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Madison Police: Two armed men robbed residents in Southeast Side house

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 9:45pm
Police arrested two men Thursday after they allegedly robbed people in a house, the Madison Police Department said. Police said they recovered a gun and knife, and one resident had minor injuries.

Charles Krauthammer: Finally, Obama pushes back at Russian aggression

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON — “The most significant reinforcement of our collective defense any time since the Cold War,” President Obama called it.

DNR to mull over moving division headquarters to northern Wisconsin

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:15pm
The department asked for public comment Thursday about relocating the division, as Hayward, Rhinelander and Wausau have been selected as the three possible locations out of the more than 40 communities that showed interest.

Madison is still a great place to live -- Jeff Rodgers

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
I am prejudice because I love Madison.

Training can lead to dehumanization -- Ray Purdy

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
I am grateful to the interaction between Madison Police Chief Mike Koval and Ald. Samba Baldeh.

Republicans can do better than Trump -- Patrick Flannery

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
Some people actually support Donald Trump, such as thrice-married Rudy Giuliani and thrice-married Newt Gingrich. Notice a pattern here.

GOP politicians are enabling carnage -- Joseph Schappel

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
Just who are the real killers in the litany of mass shooting that seem to occur with ever-increasing frequency in our country?

Stereotyping police as wrong as racism -- David W. Cole

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
A radio commentator last week said when police officers see black men, they see one man -- a stereotype who is a threat because he is, has been or might become a criminal. We have a word for that kind…

Our country needs good parenting -- Josh Wanta

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
I was disappointed by Joe Robinson's column last Sunday, "Why I won't bring my sons to Madison."

Take 4-year-old's message to heart -- the Rev. Jerry Hancock

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 6:00pm
After more than 20 years working on the issue of gun violence in our society, I feel deep despair over the events of the past few weeks.

Hands on Wisconsin: Pokemon's augmented reality is nothing new

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 5:00pm
Reality was augmented for police and the black community long before Pokemon Go became the latest mobile craze.

Maxwell Street Days takes over State Street

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 4:00pm
State Street’s annual sidewalk sale pops up this weekend with deals on products ranging from paddle boards to custom-made soap.

Livingston-Ballou, Jane

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
MERRILL - Jane Livingston-Ballou, age 64, of Merrill, Wis., passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, suddenly and unexpectedly and without suffering.

Bush, George L. M.D.

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
SISTER BAY - George L. Bush, M.D., joined his Lord, surrounded by family and friends, on July 11, 2016. He was born on Aug. 11, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to George Otto and Lucile Elizabeth (Mullen) Bush. He is a…

Zimdars, Rosalia

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
WATERLOO - Rosalia Zimdars was called home to the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Rosalia is survived by her husband, Robert Zimdars; daughters, Catherine Oliver and Angie Zimdars; and five grandchildren.

Zingaro, Rev. John C.

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. - The Rev. John C. Zingaro, age 62, of Ellwood City, Pa., passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at the Family Hospice and Palliative Care facility in Mount Lebanon, Pa.

Hommen, Betty J.

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
CAMBRIDGE - Betty J. Hommen, age 87, of Cambridge, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at the Agrace Hospice Center in Janesville, Wis.

Royston, Jane E. (Holway) Hart

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
PRAIRIE DU SAC - Jane E. (Holway) Hart Royston, age 72, died July 10, 2016. She was born in Madison, on Sept. 15, 1943, the daughter of the late Gordon and Anna (Buelow) Holway. She was united in marriage to…

Coleman, Robert H.

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
SHOREWOOD HILLS - Robert H. Coleman, age 79, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Funeral services are planned for Monday, July 18, 2016, at 1 p.m. at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. A full obituary will appear on…

Day, James "Larry"

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 3:30pm
MADISON - James "Larry" Day, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

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