MADISON, Wis. -- The Dodge County Sheriff's Department said Friday that a second person has died from injuries suffered in a crash between a sport utility vehicle and a farm tractor earlier this month. Full Story »
MADISON, Wis. -- If you're a winter-sports fan excited about the recent snow, state officials urge you to be prepared before venturing out. The state Department of Natural Resources said some winter activities might be limited because of snow damage and other concerns. Full Story »
MADISON, Wis. -- Twelve area Emergency Medical Services agencies will be hosting special H1N1 vaccination clinics on Saturday. These free clinics are for people at high risk for getting the H1N1 flu virus and developing complications. Full Story »
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Some Wisconsin communities that have installed high efficiency traffic lights are discovering the energy-saving bulbs are a hazard in a snow storm. Full Story »
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- An eastern Wisconsin man will stand trial on charges of trying to kill his estranged wife and their two children. Full Story »
Lee Enterprises said Friday advertising sales improved inNovember for the third month in a row. Full Story »
SBCP Bancorp, parent company of State Bank of Cross Plains, is buying Black Earth State Bank. Full Story »
The Madison Fire Department responded to a fire at Rayovac at 630 Forward Drive on the city’s West Side. Full Story »
A phalanx of environmentalists has gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to deliberate on global warming and its potential impact on human civilization. Full Story »
Meriter Health Services’ new building on the Novation Campus is giving a boost to the growing business park along Rimrock Road, while letting the hospital use more of its Park Street space for clinical services. Full Story »
A phalanx of environmentalists has gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to deliberate on global warming and its potential impact on human civilization. It could be the most important conference since the Allies decided the fate of Europe after World War II. Unfortunately, investors have not grasped the gravity of this pivotal event. You can tell by how they’ve treated alternative energy stocks. The ... Full Story »
So your radar detector's obsolete and "Paul Revere" headlight flashes from oncoming motorists are increasingly rare. But you still want to zip merrily down the highway without the worry of a speed trap. You might be able to improve your odds by checking Speedtrap.org, CopSpy.com, or even more advanced services that will feed your in-vehicle GPS device with warnings as you approach an officer ... Full Story »
Unless you've managed to insulate yourself from the results, this season's PBA TV finals on ESPN haven't contained any suspense. Full Story »
Gov. Jim Doyle continues to promote his wrongheaded proposal to give the mayor of Milwaukee the power to appoint the Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and give that appointee sweeping financial authority over budget decisions, labor negotiations and school closings. Full Story »
Dear Editor: This week I moved to Madison from the South, where it’s every man for himself. A friend and I arrived on Tuesday evening as the snow was beginning to pile up. Full Story »
My back deck. Ever seen a kangaroo in snow? -- M Higley, Packard Drive, Pardeeville Full Story »
COLUMBUS - The last barbershop in the city didn't close down last month after all. The Clip Joint (114 E. James St.) is still alive and well in downtown Columbus, owner Cheri Hegge said. Full Story »
Information is taken from the records of the Portage Police Department and does not represent a comprehensive list of police department activity. Each individual named in this report is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Full Story »
It'll be lights, camera, action times two, as Columbia County gets ready to install a second courtroom videoconferencing system. Full Story »
Here are some notes from Thursday's Portage Common Council meeting. Full Story »
With the winter's first serious snowstorm expected to hit today and turn to blizzard-like conditions tonight, experts say to bundle up, the Sauk Prairie School District has canceled all activities scheduled for tonight. Full Story »
TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE -- The man suspected of murdering his two daughters and their mothers last week was found dead Monday in the crossover SUV police had been looking for since the killings. Full Story »
Commuters didn't have too much trouble getting into work on Monday morning, even though a couple of inches of snow fell overnight. Full Story »
It's been 68 years today since the "Date which will live in infamy" to quote President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Japanese surprise attack on the United States Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Full Story »
MADISON -- The family of quadruple murder suspect Tyrone M. Adair made a public plea Saturday night for him to turn himself in. Full Story »
If most of the Hollywood movies filmed on location in Madison are bad, it's not the fault of the dedicated local folks who worked with the producers, directors and stars, meeting often outrageous demands. Mary Idso, former assistant director of the now-closed Wisconsin Film Office, tells hilarious and hair-raising stories about dealing with the big-budget productions that rolled into the area. Full Story »
Is there a Madison curse for Hollywood movies? Almost every big-budget project filmed on location here is an artistic failure, even if it stars foolproof actors like Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer or Johnny Depp. Full Story »
Rock and classical music may seem like strange bedfellows, but if you examine the evidence, they've been having a love affair for quite some time. Full Story »
American road stories have held a mystique at least since Jack Kerouac penned his classic Beat Generation novel. This year, CunninLynguists made road stories the central theme of their rap verses. The Kentucky hip-hop duo released Strange Journey: Volume 1 in spring, followed by Volume 2 last month. Full Story »
Although Overture Center does its best to play safe, every now and then the performance palace's programmers go out on a limb and bring in an edgy, must-see show. Step Afrika! is one of those. Steeped in African American history, mashed up with South African roots and slicked with contemporary production values, this rhythm company serves up a supersize shot of soul. Full Story »
News Republic Editorial: Officials give FOI Act lip service Full Story »
Very Merry Holiday Fair puts on its show this weekend Full Story »
West Baraboo seeks to raise water rates Full Story »
Homeless Haven invites public for holiday cheer Full Story »
Theatre creates stage for local artists: Al. store fronts to provide venue Full Story »
Rock Springs author Royce Boyles (second from right) and legendary 1960s Green Bay Packer Dave Robinson (far right) signed copies of their newly released book "The Lombardi Legacy: Thirty People who were Touched by Greatness" at Fedderly Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Reedsburg Tuesday. Full Story »
MADISON - The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross is warning area residents to use caution during the first major winter storm of the season. With eight to 12-plus inches of snow forecasted, people are encouraged to prepare. Full Story »
ROCK SPRINGS - Join us for these events at the Rock Springs Public Library at 101 1st St. in Rock Springs! Baking Bread with Sandy is set for Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sandra Byers makes the most wonderful bread, and will share her no-kneading secrets with you! Full Story »
They were pretty sure no llamas were present in Bethlehem for Christ's birth, but they thought this friendly guy would add some life. Full Story »
REEDSBURG - Based on past and current economic trends and budget forecasts, it's no surprise that everyone can expect to be paying a bit more in property taxes this year. Full Story »
As the snowflakes started falling Tuesday, residents in south central Wisconsin hunkered down and prepared for a winter storm that would drop about a foot of snow on the Dells area. Tuesday night's storm closed down garbage service, streets, driveways, businesses, local offices and schools Wednesday, but things started returning to normal Thursday after Wednesday night's blizzard warning expired. Full Story »
Almost a year after settling an assessment-related court case with Great Wolf Lodge, the Lake Delton Board of Review decided to lower the business' 2009 assessment, too. Full Story »
Wisconsin Dells could benefit from having a large, transportable video screen downtown to carry advertisements or live images of concerts blocks from the staging area, business owner Mark Sweet told the city's Business Improvement District Committee at a meeting Tuesday. Full Story »
Families with limited resources have an invitation to eat a free traditional holiday meal at Pedro's Mexican Restaurant on Christmas Day. Full Story »
Although the decorative lights were whitewashed by a setting winter sun, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolled into Wisconsin Dells Sunday afternoon ready to spread holiday cheer. As it has the past three years, the Holiday Train, which has been operating since 1999, stopped at the Dells train depot so musicians could perform a handful of songs. This year's experience, however, was unlike ... Full Story »
The city of Mauston may have to demolish the City Center Motel without the help of its owner. "We had trouble locating the gentleman so we had to post a notice in his [local] newspaper in Illinois," said city Administrator Brian Yerges. Full Story »
Adjustments to tax districts related to prior investments and about $26,000 less state-funding led to a 3 percent increase in the village of Necedah's tax levy for the 2010 general obligations budget the Village Board adopted Thursday night. Full Story »
The Mauston Common Council voted Tuesday evening at City Hall to accept the petition for annexation of the Phillips farm, located in the town of Lemonweir on Sherman St. or Highway G near I90/94 east of Mauston. Full Story »
You'd have to be crazy to dive into the chilly depths of Castle Rock Lake at the height of winter — that is, unless you had a really good reason for doing so. Full Story »
The Juneau County Agricultural, Industrial and Recreation Society, commonly known as JCAIRS, announced the receipt of a $529,000 Community Development Block Grant at their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 8 at Hatch Public Library in Mauston. Full Story »
Jackass Penguins take a walk at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Japan. AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye
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