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Use the stall with a door for privacy -- Mary Subkoviak
Why do so many people have their undies in a bundle over the transgender bathroom issue? It’s yet another example of conservatives attempting to control things through fear.
Market right to stop selling nicotine products around campus -- Taylor Iwaszko
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 5 young adults smokes cigarettes. Upwards of 16 million Americans live with diseases caused by smoking, and smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United…
More women are needed in politics -- Erin Forrest
This election year looks historic for women in politics. Hillary Clinton will likely be the first female presidential nominee of a major party, and we may have our first female president.
Niceness transcends the state line -- Stacy Seiden
“Wisconsin nice” is the perception that people are generally friendly here in America’s Dairyland. It was one of the motivations for my family to recently move from the Chicago area to Wisconsin.
Brewers: Noah Syndergaard overpowering as Mets sweep series
The big right-hander strikes out 11 over seven innings to collect his fifth victory of the season.
Leonard Pitts Jr.: No, Trump, the most dangerous place in the world is not Ferguson
I hesitate to bring up facts.
Around Town: GiGi's offers support, programming for those with Down syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse on Monona Drive celebrated its grand opening Sunday. It's the 30th location of the national non-profit center in in North America.
Just Ask Us: Why aren't manhole covers flush with the road and why aren't they just placed in the middle to avoid traffic?
Utilities -- which may or may not have manhole covers -- around the city have varying locations based on when the roads were constructed.
Matusek, Mary A.
WAUNAKEE - Mary A. Matusek, age 92, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. Arrangements are pending.
Schmitz, Marlene Joan (Argall)
PLATTEVILLE - Marlene Joan (Argall) Schmitz, age 78, of Platteville was born to eternal life on May 21, 2016, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Mineral Point on Nov. 4, 1937, to Homer…
Prep boys tennis: Madison Edgewood, Middleton lead area teams in state rankings
Madison Edgewood is ranked No. 5 in the Division 2 coaches' poll. Middleton stands No. 5 in the Division 1 rankings.
Esther Cepeda: Low-income students face knowledge gap outside class
CHICAGO — The results of the first nationally representative assessment of technology and engineering literacy are in, and they’re generally positive: 43 percent of eighth-grade students are proficient at solving real-world problems. And of these students, female white and female…
Stop the violence and build a better city
OUR VIEW: Strong reaction to string of deadly shootings shows Madison is committed to keeping people safe and improving lives
Together: Gifts graduates will actually use
It’s graduation season.
Shooting on Park Street leaves two people injured
At 3:05 a.m., police responded to reports of multiple shots being fired and people fleeing the area at La Hacienda Restaurant, 515 S. Park Street, authorities said. A 26-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot when…
Executive Q&A: TEMPLATE (copy)
Dr. Zachary McCallum was born and raised in a Madison political family — father Scott was lieutenant governor and, more briefly, governor; mother Laurie chairs the Labor & Industry Review Commission.
Six-year restoration brings Gratiot House back to life
The 1835 home of Henry Gratiot is now a bed and breakfast
Balancing Act: 'Bad Moms' movie please be funny
I had three thoughts when I watched the new trailer for “Bad Moms,” the movie starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn that’s set for a July 29 release.
Additional training needed to become forensic nurse
Two 40-hour courses and 50 or more hours of clinical training are needed to become fully trained as a forensic nurse in Wisconsin.
Record year for Meriter Hospital program that collects forensic evidence in assault cases
The former Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, now known as Forensic Nurse Examiner program, handles sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse cases.
