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Just Ask Us: Is there a law requiring pedestrians to wear reflective clothing at night?
There are no city ordinances regarding how pedestrians must dress at night for visibility, Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain said.
Romanowski, Jane F.
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Braun, William A.
MADISON - William A. Braun, age 93, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Arrangements are pending.
Collins, Patricia A. "Pat"
BAGLEY - Patricia A. "Pat" Collins, age 78, of Bagley, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Fennimore, with her loving family by her side.
Scherer, Sandra M. (Briggs)
MADISON - Sandra M. "Sandy" Scherer (Briggs), age 76, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Sandy was born on April 9, 1940, in Madison, the daughter of…
Wermerskirchen, Jacob
MOUNT HOREB - Jacob Wermerskirchen, age 84, of Mount Horeb, Wis. died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wis. The Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb, is serving the family.
Lutz, Geraldine F.
MADISON - Geraldine F. Lutz, age 71, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at her home, surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending.
Michek, Mary Jean "Jean"
HIGHLAND - Mary Jean "Jean" Michek, age 85, of Highland, died on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Bloomfield Healthcare & Rehabilitation following a brief illness. Jean was born on Feb. 2, 1931, in Castle Rock Township to Aldro and Christine…
Around Town: Longhouse inspires welcoming conversations
The project is an initiative of the group Intentionally Welcoming Communities and sits next to the Union Corners site on Madison's Near East Side.
Esther Cepeda: Don't squander talents of immigrants
CHICAGO — It is often said that the problem with immigrants is that they’re poor and contribute only their cheap labor when they get here.
Together: Preparing for summer gardening
Ready to get your gardening groove back on, but you’re unable to find your tools?
Tom Still: Entrepreneurs’ Conference will help answer ‘Why Wisconsin’ question
In the global competition for economic prosperity, some places are positioned to perform better than others. That’s the natural order of things.
Growing a beer brand ingredient by ingredient
Jeremy Beach is growing the hops and barley and other ingredients to brew his Cheese City Beer.
Serial entrepreneur distills success at UW-Madison and at his home orchard
Executive Q&A|John Biondi
Connecting children to nature initiative builds off current city programs
Madison was selected as one of seven cities nationally to participate in an initiative to connect urban and minority children to nature.
Contrary to contrasting pictures from politicians, state economy crawling along
Republicans tout low unemployment and Democrats point to a spike in layoffs, but the reality is slow, steady growth.
Wisconsin at vanguard of national legal fight on voter ID
Here and elsewhere, the debate centers on photo ID and other voting changes enacted by Republican legislators and governors in the last five years.
Tractor rollover death brings attention to rollbar program
Mark Wright was using a tractor to haul wood on his hilly property south of Mount Horeb this month when the tractor rolled over and crushed him to death.
Chris Rickert: Ice cream at the beach not so simple a pleasure in Dane County
Ah, the glory of nature!
On View | '40: Collages by Kevin Henkes'
Over the past 30 years, Kevin Henkes has established himself as an illustrator and author of children’s books and novels. His new art exhibit hosted by the Bubbler at the Madison Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., reveals another dimension…