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Registry Week's goal to help prioritize housing for city's homeless

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:30pm
Madison's Zero 2016 campaign has been canvassing the city's homeless to help identify those most in need of housing.

Help for moms who want to quit smoking -- Taylor Iwaszko

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
This Mother’s Day, advocates from the Tobacco Free Columbia Dane County Coalition are encouraging moms who smoke or use tobacco to quit. We're also reminding them that free help is available.

Voter aren't swayed by big money -- Paula Christensen

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
I’m tired of people suggesting big money buys elections.

Raise taxes on wealthy to help budget -- Chris Quandt

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said all the finger crossing and Sunday prayers didn't work. The state revenue projections did not go up as desired.

Education assets key to our success -- Former Republican state Sen. Barbara Lorman

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
I hope the University of Wisconsin System, K-12 education and Wisconsin Public Broadcasting will find a Republican advocate.

Bernie Sanders can win in 2016 -- Derek Popp

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
Since Sen. Bernie Sanders has entered the race for president I am continually hearing he has good ideas but can't win.

Support tougher drunken driving rules -- Sue Dohm

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
Regarding the State Journal editorial on April 29, “No excuse for ignoring DUI deterrents,” I thank Rep. Jim Ott, R-Mequon, for his tremendous efforts to reduce injuries and fatalities from dr…

'Miller Lite drinkers can't handle craft beers' -- Don Payne wins this week's You Toon caption contest

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 6:00pm
Don Payne of Arlington is this week’s You Toon winner.

Prep girls soccer: Second-half scoring surge sends Verona past Mount Horeb

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 5:00pm
The Wildcats notch three goals in the first 21 minutes of the second half to edge the Vikings.

Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker looks for more revenue

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 4:00pm
After disappointed revenue projections, Republicans are scrambling to find more money to balance the budget. 

Patrick Durkin: Wisconsin Conservation Congress could use wakeup call

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 4:00pm
It’s time the WCC starts forging relationships with other conservation and environmental groups, and work to transform the WCC and its hearings as a vital partner and process in conservation p…

Scott Walker defends troubled state economic development agency

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
The governor also answered questions about his John Doe comments and the state of race relations in America.

Hoernke, Craig

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
MOUNT HOREB - Craig Hoernke, age 47, of Mount Horeb, Wis., passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015, after an extended illness.

Cimaroli, Ronald A.

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
PORTAGE - Ronald A. Cimaroli, age 69, of Lewiston Township, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Maier, John M.

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
CROSS PLAINS - John M. Maier, age 70, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Milestone Senior Living. Funeral arrangements are pending. A full obituary will appear in Monday's edition. Onlin…

Johnson, Judith “Judy”

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Judith “Judy” Johnson, age 75, of Columbia, Tenn., passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, as a result of a long battle with brain cancer. Judy spent her final days with her sibli…

Jastram, Karyn Lyn

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
MADISON - Karyn Lyn Jastram passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. Karyn was the loving daughter of Lorene and Lyle; sister to Scott; niece to Lorraine and Jack; and mother to her precious kitty, Sn…

Dahir, Ethel

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Ethel Dahir died on May 2, 2015, at the age of 97, with family at her side. She was born in St. Louis, Mo., on July 8, 1917. Her parents were William and Louise (Gertsch) Jones.

Monson, Donald P. "Donny"

Sat, 05/09/2015 - 2:30pm
DARLINGTON / WIOTA - Donald P. "Donny" Monson, age 70, of Darlington, formerly of Wiota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington…

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