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Mallards: Madison defeats Wisconsin to improve to 7-0 on road
Justin Watts allows just two hits over the first six innings to earn the victory.
NASCAR: Joey Logano leads youngest top-three finishers in Sprint Cup history
Logano, 26, was followed by Chase Elliott, 20, and Kyle Larson, 23, in Michigan.
A shooting like Orlando can happen anywhere, local leaders say
This type of violence is what happens in a country where the National Rifle Association "lies and deceives" the American people, Mayor Soglin said.
Don't vilify the the Madison Police Department -- Patricia S. Rogeberg
In light of the beating that Madison Police Chief Mike Koval took at a recent City Council meeting, we should keep in mind several things.
Pig wrestling is not entertainment -- Susan Michaud
I applaud the recent letter to the editor about the cruelty of pig wrestling.
Verona was thoughtful about transgender students -- Denise Beckfield
Last week, the Verona Area School District held a meeting to inform members of our district about school policies concerning transgender students in our schools -- policies about privacy issues, participation in sports, dress codes, school records, potential conflicts of…
Ald. Baldah should have apologized -- Ed Wirka
Regardless of your position on the funding of $400,000 for the review of the Madison Police Department, any reasonable person has to agree that Ald. Samba Baldeh's comment that he did not feel safe with Chief Mike Koval sitting behind…
Problems from alcohol are a drain on resources -- Jamie McCarville
Thank you for your continued coverage of alcohol issues. Alcohol misuse and abuse is an enormous revenue drain on our community, according to "The Burden of Excessive Alcohol Use in Wisconsin" report.
Brewers: Zach Davies fires another gem as Milwaukee gains series spit with Mets
New York plays without manager Terry Collins, who was taken to a hospital after feeling ill before the game.
SOS: Insurance renewal misses deadline, what happened?
Ruth Stormer found her mother's life insurance policy in her papers, and wonders why the company sent the renewal notices to the wrong address.
Robert Doar: Paul Ryan's anti-poverty ideas an excellent start
Before becoming speaker of the House, Paul Ryan set out to show he cared about poor Americans.
UW-Madison's 'Rock' Mackie rocks business plan contest
The serial entrepreneur helped establish two of the 13 finalists in this year's competiton.
Just ask us: Can anyone pick vegetables at garden near Capitol?
The public is asked to not take produce from Community GroundWorks' plot at the King Street approach to the state Capitol.
Around Town: Filmmakers go to heart of World Naked Bike Ride
Some want to get away with being nude in public, but most what to overcome issues of body image.
Fearing, Donald Dean
LIME RIDGE - Donald Dean Fearing, age 84, of Reedsburg, formerly of Lime Ridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Reedsburg Area Senior Life Center. He was born on May 28, 1932, in Richland County, Wis.,…
Esther Cepeda: Transcendent prizefighter Ali showed his sweet side
CHICAGO — Muhammad Ali kissed me once. On the cheek.
Baird, George L.
LODI / FORT MEYERS, Fla. - George L. Baird, at 73, passed away peacefully from Multiple Myeloma on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born Nov. 7, 1942, in Wausau, to George W. and Elaine Baird. His…
New questions raised on how Wisconsin will protect lakes, drinking water
A criticism of pollution enforcement comes as the DNR seeks new approaches to protect water quality without prospects of more staff.
Together: Packing for a successful road trip
We enjoyed taking road trips, including several to Glacier National Park and one to Yosemite prior to having our daughter. Since then we’ve traveled together to Maine, North Carolina and Yellowstone/Tetons. We love seeing the U.S. from the road. The…
With new Hill Farms building to open in 2018, state preparing to consolidate Madison offices
The moves are expected to save about $3 million a year and eliminate 15 private leases the state holds.