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Trial begins for man charged with shooting another, costing victim his eye
Testimony began Tuesday in the attempted murder trial of a man accused of shooting another man in the face more than two years ago in the driveway of a rural Deerfield home.
Packers: Green Bay releases tackle Josh James
James, a 6-foot-5, 314-pound rookie out of Carroll, signed with the Packers on May 6 after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Prep girls volleyball: Sun Prairie junior Claire Chaussee orally commits to Louisville
Chaussee was third-team all-state last year. Her teammate, Kielyn Kapugi, has committed to UW-Platteville for volleyball.
Using your vacation to do good
Are you always in search of that one-of-a-kind special vacation? Are you constantly trying to find time to do good?
Billboard company sues Dane County Board, claims illegal discussion by members
Dane County Board members illegally discussed whether or not to renew a lease for three billboards that stand on county land along Aberg Avenue near the Dane County Regional Airport, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the county by…
DPI expanding teacher license options to address staffing shortages
The state's education agency is making it easier for retired and prospective teachers to get professionally licensed in an effort to address shortages within the state's teaching ranks.
Ethics Commission will be able to make political donations
Wisconsin’s newly created commission charged with overseeing the state’s ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws voted Tuesday to allow its six partisan appointees to continue making donations to the very candidates they are regulating, rejecting a proposal to ban such…
Martinson, Gordon Earl
MOUNT HOREB - Gordon Earl Martinson, age 89, of Mount Horeb, died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at the Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wis. Gordon was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Withee, Wis. He was united in marriage to Betty…
Rowe, Jean K.
MADISON - Jean K. Rowe, age 83, passed away at Avalon Assisted Living on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. She was born in Madison on Jan. 27, 1933, the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Kussmaul) Kuenzi. She graduated from Dodgeville High…
Sumwalt, Jerry
STOUGHTON / MCFARLAND - Jerry Sumwalt, age 67, of Stoughton, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at UW Hospital, with his family by his side.
Possin, Marian Wilhelmine (Halle)
MADISON - Marian Wilhelmine (Halle) Possin, age 89, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Aug. 20, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison.
Meier, Donna Marie
MADISON - Donna Marie "Bres" Meier died on Aug. 21, 2016, at Sebring Memory Care from failing health due to dementia. The only girl and oldest child of three, Donna was born in Waukon, Iowa, to Clement and Ella (Phelan)…
Robinson, Rose Mary
CAMBRIDGE / DEERFIELD - Rose Mary Robinson, age 79, of Cambridge/Deerfield, Wis., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at her home.
Constans, Janice M.
MADISON - Janice M. Constans, age 89, passed away on Aug. 8, 2016. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. A visitation will…
Schrantz, Roger
MADISON / CHICAGO - Roger Schrantz died peacefully on Aug. 22, 2016, in his Chicago-area independent living home due to heart condition complications. After four years of anticipation, he is joining his wife, Peggy, in eternal life.
Martinson, Patricia A.
DEERFIELD - Patricia A. Martinson, age 68, of Deerfield, passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1948, in Madison, the daughter of Raymond and Marian (Riley) Munson. She married Steven…
Murley, Patricia Anne (Hay)
BOSCOBEL - Patricia Anne (Hay) Murley passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. She was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Raymond Earl Hay and Helen Elizabeth Breyfogle Hay.
Siemion, Michael F.
SUN PRAIRIE / LAKE WINDSOR - Michael F. Siemion, age 80, passed away on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. He was born on Jan. 10, 1936, in Kenosha, Wis., to Michael and Pauline (Bucko) Siemion.
Neesvig, Jeanne L.
MADISON - Jeanne L. Neesvig, age 86, died on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, following a long journey with dementia. She was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Madison, the daughter of John and Frieda (Schellin) Massey. Jeanne married Robert Neesvig on…
Havlik, Richard D.
MONTFORT - Richard David Havlik, age 72, went home to join his son, Dale, on Tuesday morning, Aug. 23, 2016. Richard was born on April 14, 1944, in Boscobel, the son of Sam and Mary (Volenec) Havlik. Richard married Cheryl…