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Badgers sports: Dodgeville's Molly Hanson runs her way to a spot at the NCAA championships
University of Wisconsin junior and former Dodgeville athlete Molly Hanson finished third in her heat in the 1,500 meters at the NCAA West preliminary round meet in Austin, Texas, securing a sp…
North Carolina Sun Journal: Reliable passenger rail is needed
Less than a day after a passenger train derailed in Philadelphia, killing eight people and blocking lines up and down the Eastern Seaboard, a U.S. House panel voted to cut Amtrak’s budget by $…
New York Times: Bin Laden’s bookshelf isn't surprising
The release of a partial list of books, documents, press clippings and other materials the United States government says were seized from Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan does make for s…
Jerry Davis: Officials scrutinizing bald eagles along Wisconsin Ruiver corridor
A crew of DNR wildlife scientists’ goal is to sample the tissues of about 35 eagles in the Wisconsin River corridor this spring. Other regions will receive attention in future years.
Tom Still: Stories from Jendusa, Berbee can help inspire next generation ‘treps
Jerry Jendusa will deliver a keynote address during the June 2-3 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison.
Badgers football: Ohio safety Seth Currens commits on unofficial visit
An unofficial visit to the University of Wisconsin this weekend was enough to convince Seth Currens to commit to the Badgers.
Brewers: Kyle Lohse blasted by Diamondbacks; Khris Davis injured
Paul Goldschmidt outslugged host Milwaukee with two homers and four RBIs off the Brewers' right-hander, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-3 win Saturday.
Invest in treatment, not prisons -- Lisa Munro
The state Department of Corrections recently asked the Joint Finance Committee for more funds because of expected growth in the prison population, especially women, in the next few years.
Transit should be factor in Judge Doyle Square -- Halvard Midelfort
I have not heard whether the issue of transportation has been raised in relation to the JDS Development proposal for Judge Doyle Square, which would feature a headquarters for Exact Sciences Corp.
Criminal justice system is too costly -- Jeanmari Speer
As a parent of a young adult son and a health care professional, I am beyond saddened and so disappointed in the judicial system.
'Make good decisions' to end disparities -- Steve Sheets
After District Attorney Ismael Ozanne’s finding in the death of Tony Robinson, the Young, Gifted and Black Coalition is demanding community control over police, a United Nations investigation …
Deductibles for state workers not a big deal -- Terry Pisca
The state insurance board voted recently to add deductibles and increase out-of-pocket payments in state employees’ health care plans.
Congress needs to fix long-term problems -- Dave Glomp
In a rush to get away for Memorial Day vacation, Congress once again kicked the can down the road and passed short-term extensions to current expiring laws. What an embarrassment!
Bernie Brewer meets Maynard Mallard in this week's You Toon cartoon caption contest
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Ph…
Jerry Davis: Catching catfish doesn't stink
On June 6, Walt Rayfield and John Motoviloff, a wild foods cookbook author, will be at McFarlane’s in Sauk City to talk about catching and then eating catfish and other fish.
Authorities search for man who walked away from mental facility
The UW-Madison Police Department is asking for help from the public in locating a man who walked away from a UW medical facility.
Carlson, Frederick E.
MADISON - Frederick E. Carlson, age 70, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015, at his home in Fitchburg. Fred was born on June 14, 1944, to Malcolm and Mary (Stampf) Carlson of Madison. Early in…
Forsmo, Mary Ellen (Mozdiez)
HUDSON, Mass. - Mary Ellen (Mozdiez) Forsmo, age 67, born Dec. 29,1947, formerly of Framingham, Mass., Hudson, Mass., and Fairfield Glade, Tenn., passed away peacefully in the loving arms of h…
Duerst, Jeffrey Allan
MADISON - Jeffrey Allan Duerst, age 55, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Jeff is survived by his wife Patty, and his daughter, stepsons, brothers, sisters-in-law, and grandchildren. Please…
Donsing, Gloria
MIDDLETON / KENOSHA - Gloria Donsing, age 91, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was born in Kenosha, Wis., in 1924, and lived there until 2002 when she moved to Madison to be close to family.
