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Brewers: Padres rough up Junior Guerra to win series
SAN DIEGO — Edwin Jackson pitched seven scoreless innings and had an RBI double, and Jabari Blash hit his first major league home run to help the San Diego Padres rout the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Wednesday.
Republicans must dump Donald Trump -- Masood Akhtar
By dishonoring the ultimate sacrifice of a fallen Pakistani-born American Muslim soldier, Donald Trump has sunk to a new low.
Watch 'Evita' to understand Trump -- Larry Eriksson
The easiest way to understand the attractions and danger of Donald Trump for our country is to watch the musical "Evita."
Rise up against the rich and powerful -- Buzz Hetzer
We’ve let hate speech pollute the airwaves.
Clinton is not fit to lead our country -- Pamela Best
This is a plea to all women over the age of 18 who plan to vote this November. My goal as a mother was to instill honesty and the golden rule in my children. I wanted them to respect authority,…
Bikers should make themselves visible -- Gary Lewis
It's summer. We have bike trails, yet it seems our roads are more attractive to cyclist. Us motorists would like to get along, but you bikers need to do your part.
State seeks emergency stay of ruling striking down parts of state Voter ID law
Attorney General Brad Schimel is seeking an emergency stay of a federal court ruling that struck down a number of provisions in the state's voter ID law as unconstitutional.
Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump won't endorse Paul Ryan
Donald Trump has refused to endorse Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, in his upcoming primary election. Ryan's staff says he never asked for Trump's endorsement.
Know Your Madisonian: Wes Sparkman
Wes Sparkman arrived in Madison for college in 1991. Raised on Chicago's South Side before moving to the western suburb of Hillside for high school, Sparkman had never visited Madison before arriving at freshman orientation. In the 25 years since,…
Madison man taken into custody following day-long standoff
Eric B. Pottinger faces tentative charges for resisting arrest, second-degree recklessly endangering safety and failure to comply with officer's attempt to take a person into custody while armed.
Los Angeles Times: Ensuring the right to vote
A federal appeals court decision striking down parts of North Carolina’s election law — including a photo ID requirement — is only one of several recent judicial rulings that have breathed new life into the Voting Rights Act and the…
O'Brion, Lynn Ann (Helmann)
PORTAGE - Lynn Ann (Helmann) O'Brion, age 67, of Portage, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2016, from a brain hemorrhage. She was born on June 10, 1949, to Oscar and Ruth (Mony) Helmann.
Herman, Donella J.
VENICE, Fla. - Donella J. Herman passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2016, in Florida.
Schulenberg, Mary Ann "Modie"
MADISON - Mary Ann "Modie" Schulenberg, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Adams, Michael Wayne
MADISON - Michael Wayne Adams was born on July 1, 1961, and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Hulick, Harry Andrew
JANESVILLE - Harry Andrew Hulick, age 97, of Janesville, died on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Cedar Crest. He was born March 22, 1919, in Janesville, Wis., to Theodore and Alexandria Hulick.
Knight, Richard Curtis
ROCK SPRINGS - Richard Curtis "Dick" Knight, age 81, of Rock Springs, Wis., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, following a long illness. Richard was born on Aug. 31, 1934, in Rockford, Ill., to…
Restaurant News: Black Restaurant Week starts Aug. 14
There are no prix-fixe meals, it's just an effort by the Black Chamber of Commerce to highlight black-owned restaurants, food carts and catering companies.
Burglar gets cigarettes from convenience store, Madison police say
A smash and grab burglar broke into a Far East Side convenience store early Wednesday, taking an undisclosed amount of cigarettes.
One more hot day, then cooler weekend on tap
If we can take one more day of heat, it should be a very nice weekend in Madison.