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Former IT director stole from Sun Prairie to "get even" over lax discipline
The former information technology director for the city of Sun Prairie, who will be sentenced Tuesday for stealing more than a half-million dollars from city coffers, wrote in a letter to a fe…
Restaurant News: 'Plant to plate' cafe opening Tuesday on Monroe Street
A cafe offering organic juices and healthy foods is set to open in a spot on the Near West Side that used to house Macha Teahouse.
Patrick Durkin: From camo to wedding dress
A few days ago I put on a suit and tie, stood stiffly while a florist pinned a boutonniere to my left lapel, and then made small talk while waiting to walk my oldest daughter, Leah, down the a…
Nichelle Nichols to head Madison schools family engagement efforts
The chief academic officer for the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County has been appointed to spearhead efforts to engage families in the Madison Metropolitan School District.
Average Madison gas price remains roughly the same over the past week
Madison gas prices remained roughly the same over the past week, according to auto club AAA figures.
Free swimming for hundreds of kids at Goodman Pool on last day of school
The last day of school in Madison is the first day of summer fun at the Goodman Pool, and it could be a free day of swimming for hundreds of kids.
Los Angeles Times: What a 95% failure rate says about the TSA
Jeh Johnson, head of the Department of Homeland Security, owes an immediate explanation to Americans, many of whom are understandably baffled, worried and shocked by a report that recently lea…
Jerry Davis: Not all black berries are blackberries
Some black berries are blackberries; some black berries are raspberries. They are both black berries.
Free dental clinic coming to Fond du Lac
People in need of dental care can go to the Wisconsin Dental Association's annual free clinic Friday and Saturday in Fond du Lac.
Police: Janesville woman arrested for allegedly stabbing boyfriend
The 31-year-old man, Dana Cairy's boyfriend for the past eight years, was taken to Mercy Hospital in Janesville.
Clear Horizons plant seeking new water permit as state decides on violations
The manure processing plant says it has new procedures in place to avoid spills.
Van Hise Elementary tries new school lunch program, which could expand to other schools
Van Hise is testing new lunches this June; about 420 students, kindergarten through fifth grade, will eat off the expanded menu that’s typically only available to middle schoolers.
Michael Perry: Gratitude sometimes is paid in tears
In La Jolla, California, a man approached me bearing a pile of every book I’ve written since 2002. “Would you mind signing all of these?” he asked. Of course I obliged, because I was on book t…
Blue Sky Science: Is it possible to bring back extinct animals?
De-extinction, as it’s been termed, hasn’t happened in over 3 billion years of life on Earth.
Doug Moe: Arlan Kay's Madison half century
The architect who specializes in historic renovations is slowing down but not retiring.
What are straight-line winds?
Q What are straight-line winds?
Musical 'Violet' launches new theater company
Capital City Theatre embarks on its first journey with a mix of Broadway and Madison talent.
Brewers: Speculation has Milwaukee targeting college pitchers in the draft
Ray Montgomery is tasked with finding difference-makers in his first year directing the amateur draft for Milwaukee.
Esther Cepeda: Why there are so few minority teachers
CHICAGO — There is a constant rallying cry in education circles: Why don’t we have more teachers of color?
Mother of 3 boys killed in Argyle arson moves on haltingly
NEW LISBON, Wis. (AP) — At night, Sharon Peterson is haunted by a recurring dream.
