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Bernie Sanders is a wish come true -- Nila Frye

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 6:00pm
Sometimes wishes do come true. Over two years ago I said to my husband, "I wish Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren would run for president."

Badgers football: Chris Borland's decision to step away still confusing to some -- but not to him

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 6:00pm
Since choosing to retire from the NFL in March after one promising season, Chris Borland has spent months explaining a thought process most can’t comprehend.

Investigation nets drugs, 6 suspected gang members

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 5:30pm
A lengthy investigation by local and federal authorities turned up large amounts of heroin, cocaine and marijuana in a string of busts this week.

Man tracked down by drone charged with robbery, auto theft

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 5:10pm
A Monroe man, arrested after police in Middleton used a drone-mounted camera to search a marsh area where he was hiding, was charged Wednesday with stealing a car, robbing a convenience store …

Prep sports: Sussanah Sasman, Jerry Schwenn in line for DeForest coaching jobs

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 4:43pm
Sasman will coach volleyball; Schwenn will coach girls basketball 

Charges filed in State Street Brats shooting, suspect still at large

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 4:25pm
Nigel Goodwan Jr. tried to shoot Donte Moore early on April 18 at State Street Brats, but instead the bullet struck the phone in Moore's pocket and wounded a bystander, according to a criminal…

More than 100 AnchorBank employees to lose their jobs

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 4:15pm
Three-fourths of them will leave the bank through a voluntary separation package offered in April.

Restaurant News: Heritage Tavern offering free jazz every Wednesday in July

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 2:45pm
"Jazz in July" will run from 9 until 11 each Wednesday this month, starting tonight with the Stellanovas.

Wisconsin joins other states suing to stop clean water rule

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 1:45pm
Lawsuit says EPA went too far; agency maintains it is protecting health of downstream waters.

Kalaharai Resort opens in the Poconos

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 1:45pm
The $230 million resort joins a Wilderness Resort and Great Wolf Lodge in the Pennsylvania mountains

Kraft stockholders approve merger with H.J. Heinz

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 1:15pm
The two companies are expected to become one mega-food company on Thursday afternoon.

Econ Quiz: What state topped CNBC's business list?

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 12:45pm
CNBC released its 2015 list of America’s Top States for Business. What state captured the No. 1 spot on the 2015 scorecard?

Restaurant News: Graft restaurant on the Square to open July 21

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 12:00pm
Two certified sommeliers hope to bring customers to table with focus on small plates and wine.

Badgers football: Prep punter Anthony Lotti commits to UW

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 11:45am
Lotti, from Oakwood (Georgia) West Hall, is the 14th commit to UW’s 2016 recruiting class, picking the Badgers over offers from Air Force and Boston College.

Natalie Erdman to head Madison planning, economic development department

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 11:05am
The interim director of Madison planning and economic development has been named the permanent director.

9,500 expected to attend rally for Bernie Sanders in Madison today

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:45am
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says 9,500 people have said they plan to attend his rally on Wednesday night in Madison.

Legislative leaders unveil budget deal, but Senate passage in question

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:36am
Wisconsin legislative leaders on Wednesday announced a deal they say could break the logjam on the next state budget.

Bucks: Khris Middleton agrees to 5-year, $70 million contract

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:15am
Middleton, a restricted free agent, averaged 13.4 points and shot 40 percent from 3-point range last season.

San Jose Mercury News: Greek crisis will hit home in American 401(k)s

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:05am
Confidence is an essential underpinning for healthy economies, which helps explain why Greece is in so much trouble now. It doesn’t inspire any.

Estimate: 55 percent of Wisconsin's school districts will get less state aid next year

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 9:36am
More than half of public school districts are expected to receive less state aid next school year, while 44 percent will receive more.

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