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Get rid of obstructionist lawmakers -- Carol Hardin
I’ve had enough of Congress refusing to do its job. Our elected officials in the Senate and the House are not doing the work we ask of them and pay them to do.
Chicago Tribune: China bullies Hong Kong publishers
Incident shows depth of China's disdain for criticism and free speech
Authorities ID the two people who died in Sunday motorcycle crash
Dana Fichtner, 53, of Janesville and Alyssia Marie Kittleson, 26, of Mineral Point, collided with an SUV on Highway G, near Rettenmund Road.
Madison's first skatepark finds success among growing skating community
Members of the local skating community worked for over a decade to build the park, and now that it's open for good, local skaters can't get enough.
School Spotlight: Kids Can Sew Camp aims to introduce lifelong passion
The Friday camp at The Electric Needle sewing shop offers foundation lessons for kids aged 7 and up.
Harms, Doris J.
PLATTEVILLE - Doris J. Harms, 72, of Platteville, died on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at Manor Care Health Services, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PEACE, Platteville. Rev. Jeff…
Branfort, David "Dave"
UNION CENTER - David "Dave" Branfort, 64 of Union Center, Wis., died June 30, 2016, at Mayo Clinic, La Crosse, Wis. He was born July 2, 1951, in Elkhorn, Wis., the son of Marshall and Fern (Cummings) Branfort. He married…
Huebsch, Fredric George Jr.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN - Prairie du Chien and its neighboring communities lost a long-time servant and leader when Fredric George Huebsch Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the age of 85. Fred had lost his wife of…
Nyhus, Grant Leroy
MOUNT HOREB / BLANCHARDVILLE - Grant Leroy Nyhus, age 89, of the rural Mount Horeb/Blanchardville area died on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the New Glarus Home in New Glarus. He was born on Feb. 22, 1927, in Perry Township…
Schoenike, Brian D.
SUN PRAIRIE - Brian D. Schoenike, 48, of Sun Prairie, died unexpectedly on July 2, 2016. Brian was born on Jan. 30, 1968, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of Darrel and Darlene (Kampa) Schoenike. He graduated from Oak Creek High School…
Patrick Durkin: Floating away on memories of grandpa
To this day Grandpa Durkin’s tackle box holds a hook sharpener, some Johnson spoons, a tin of Pflueger split shot, a bottle of iodine, a Zebco 33 spin-casting reel, two spools from an unknown reel, and a few old Swedish…
Police: Two suspects rob South Side apartment Sunday night
Two men allegedly took personal items including keys, cash and a cell phone from the victims.
Graffiti may be on the rise at Devil's Lake State Park
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hikers and climbers say graffiti appears to be increasing on the rocks at Devil's Lake State Park.
Body found in Tiber River near the spot UW-Madison student went missing
Beau Solomon was last seen on Thursday.
Thousands expected at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Lake Geneva
The 62nd annual Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will kick-off on July 19 in Lake Geneva.
Madison mayor proposes banning sleeping on sidewalks
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison's mayor is proposing a ban on sleeping on public sidewalks in the capital city's downtown area.
Area Fourth of July events
Shake the Lake couldn't wait. But there are plenty of other Independence Day celebrations around Dane County Monday.
Ron Johnson seeks to keep DOJ from enforcing equal access laws at voucher schools
The proposed amendment prohibits DOJ from enforcing provisions of the ADA that ensure equal access to public education.
New proposed ordinance would ban obstructive use of sidewalks from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The proposal would ban individuals from sleeping, lying, or lodging on public sidewalks in the Central Business District, public rights of way or on city office land.
