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Mike Koval, Samba Baldeh feud comes full circle after Dallas shootings; police graduation overshadowed
Madison Ald. Samba Baldeh and Police Chief Mike Koval, who were at the center of a feud a month ago, came together Friday to denounce the violence that has made national headlines this week.
Homeless advocates speak out against proposed sidewalk sleeping ban
Mayor Paul Soglin's new proposal to ban people from sleeping on sidewalks is getting push-back from homeless advocates.
Steve Chapman: After the election, things will get worse
Can American democracy survive this presidential election?
Activists turning Madison into Milwaukee -- Doyle Wilke
Chris Rickert's July 2 column quotes Brenda Konkel, co-chair of Progressive Dane, as writing in her blog that Madison Police Chief Mike Koval has failed to acknowledge his male white privilege power and therefore lacks racial sensitivity.
Teachers are more like coaches -- John Niesen
Regarding our governor’s comments comparing the pay of teachers to professional athletes, it is worth considering the analogy itself.
New director could be boon for WARF -- Eric A. Johnson
In his column last Sunday, Tom Still presented a one-sided laudatory view of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation's patenting and business-development activities under the leadership of Carl Gulbrandsen.
Invest study money in body cameras -- John Danielson
The recent police incident in Madison involving the use of deadly force should be a wake-up call to get body cameras on police officers. Make that an immediate priority.
Tech and Biotech: Wisconsin startup investment funding dips; D2P advances seven UW discoveries
A report by the Tech Council shows more young companies received funds in 2015 but the total lags 2014's level.
Phone scammers take advantage of Dallas shootings
A new phone scam is circulating that solicits money for those affected by the shootings in Dallas on Wednesday.
Four charged with stealing credit cards, buying thousands in gift cards, as part of national ring
Police say the four men are part of a nationwide group that steals wallets at Panera Bread restaurants, then quickly buys thousands of dollars worth of iTunes gift cards from Target with the victims' credit cards.
Who reported highest per resident tourism dollars spent?
Wisconsin has been a popular summer destination since the 1870s when railroads drew visitors to our state by publishing illustrated guides promoting resorts in Green Lake, Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells. Tourism now reaches every county in the state, and…
Zenk, Jordan Patrick
HOUSTON, Texas - Jordan Zenk, age 27, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in Houston, Texas, losing his life to the disease of addiction. Jordan was born May 29,1989, in Janesville, Wis., to Gina Zenk and Richard Schwartz, New York.
Meier, Jesse R.
COLUMBUS - Jesse R. Meier, age 40, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at home of an apparent heart attack. He was born on Jan. 30, 1976, in Fort Atkinson to Lawrence and Sharen (Meylor) Meier. He graduated from…
Weiler, Robert J. "Bob"
CRESCENT CITY, Fla. / WAUNAKEE - Robert J. "Bob" Weiler passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., son of John and Edwina (Feldner) Weiler, on Aug. 20, 1926. He was united in marriage to…
Misurelli, Christopher Anthony
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Christopher Anthony Misurelli was a candle that burned brightly to give others light. Sadly, that light was extinguished on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, in San Diego, Calif.
Massen, Carol Mae (Soley)
ARKDALE - Carol Massen passed away peacefully the evening of July 5, 2016, at Willow Pointe Memory Care Center in Verona, Wis., following a long struggle with dementia.
Kleinschmidt, Charles Brandt
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. / WESTERVILLE, Ohio - Charles Brandt Kleinschmidt, age 81, of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Westerville, Ohio, passed away suddenly and peacefully due to heart complications Wednesday morning, July 6, 2016, at his residence in Westerville, Ohio.
Norlin, Ann C. (Schutz)
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. - Ann C. (Schutz) Norlin passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Sharlyne Balano. She was 101 years old. Born in Spring Green, Wis., on Nov. 25, 1914, Ann was the…
Kutka, Steven A.
HELENVILLE - Steven A. Kutka, age 51, of Helenville, died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 17, 1965, in Cudahy, Wis., to Dennis and Andrea (Smith) Kutka.
