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Why not tax shoes as well? -- Bill Kennelly

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
Maybe the bike tax is a good idea, but why stop there.

Deny citizenship to ISIS fighters -- Thomas Gitter

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
It is now time to get serious about Americans who go to join ISIS or any other extremist group. On their return to the United States we should confiscate their passports, deny them their Ameri…

'Reforms' endanger schools, economy -- Gloria Meyer

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
When I moved to Wisconsin 25 years ago, I was thrilled my daughter would be attending a top-flight school. I was not disappointed, and I am still impressed, by the schools my grandchildren att…

Residents oppose size of apartment project on Far East Side

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 6:00pm
T. Wall Enterprises seeks approval for three, four-story buildings with a total 284 apartments on Portage Road.

Scott Walker says he would sign prevailing wage repeal

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:15pm
Gov. Scott Walker would sign a bill repealing the state's prevailing wage if it passes the Legislature, his spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Police: Three-time bank robber left ID behind after earlier shoplifting try

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:01pm
A man charged Wednesday with robbing three banks in Fitchburg and Madison in April and May was identified in part because he had left his driver's license behind when he was stopped for shopli…

Brewers: Ryan Vogelsong, Joe Panik help Giants sweep three-game series

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 5:00pm
MILWAUKEE — With their offense struggling, the Milwaukee Brewers are trying to take chances at the plate.

State could lease buildings outside Dane County under GOP plan

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:00pm
Also, the proposed Hill Farms redevelopment on Madison's West Side would be exempt from local zoning ordinances.

Wisconsin banks report higher profits

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:45pm
The FDIC's first quarter report shows a rise in net income for banks nationwide.

Nachreiner, Louis "Louie"

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
PLAIN"Louis "Louie" Nachreiner, age 83, of Plain, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. Louie was born May 2, 1932, to Ernest and Molly Nachrei…

Neyer, Sharon L.

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON / MADISON - Sharon L. Neyer (formerly known as Lindquist), age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was born on July 13, 1939, in Sequim, Wash., to Herbert and Florene (Paul…

Eichorst, Loene Elizabeth

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
DODGEVILLE - Loene Elizabeth Eichorst, age 89, of Dodgeville, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Dodgeville.

Jaech, Jeanette V. "Jeanie"

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
REEDSBURG - Jeanette V. "Jeanie" Jaech, age 77, died peacefully Monday evening, May 25, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015, at ST. PETER'S EVANGELICAL LUTHER…

Feigl, Betty Evonne

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
PLAIN / SAUK PRAIRIE - Betty Evonne Feigl, age 87, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, at Greenway Manor in Spring Green. She was born July 29, 1927, in the Troy Township, to the late Wesley …

Pertzborn, Theodore A. "Ted"

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
BARABOO/WAUNAKEE - Theodore A. "Ted" Pertzborn, II, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born on Nov. 21, 1930, in Springfield Corners, to Theodore A. Pertzborn, Sr. and Elizabe…

Hoernke, Janice L.

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MIDDLETON - Janice L. Hoernke, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 1 p.m. to 4…

Lehr, Gwynne L. (nee Mugge)

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Gwynne L. (nee Mugge) Lehr, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. She was born on Sept. 8, 1955, in LeMars, Iowa.

Robinson, Richard F. "Dick"

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
MADISON - Richard F. "Dick" Robinson, age 88, of Madison, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on May 20, 1927, in Madison, the …

Reichenbach, Franciscus J. "Franz"

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:30pm
COTTAGE GROVE - Franciscus J. "Franz" Reichenbach, age 75, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Switzerland, the son of Rose "Heidi" R…

Restaurant News: Middleton cafe plans to open Saturday in new spot

Wed, 05/27/2015 - 3:21pm
Prairie Cafe & Bakery in Middleton Hills outgrew its spot at 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., and its new location is almost double the size.

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