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Planned Parenthood linked to Democrats -- Joyce McRoberts

When I think of the modern Democratic Party, I think of Planned Parenthood clinics. Margaret Sanger established the forerunner to Planned Parenthood clinics in poor (think "black") neighborhoods. She wanted to rid the world of the "unfit" (her word, not…

 

Poynette names Steve Maselter as girls basketball coach

Maselter replaces Randy Hamilton, who stepped down after the basketball season.

 

Local author wins 'Best in the World' for culinary travel guides

Joan Peterson's "Eat Smart" series received the 2018 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards' top honor for Food Series.

 

Fitchburg breaking ground for new East Side fire station Friday

Fitchburg will begin construction of a new fire station by breaking ground on Friday. This $8-8.1 million project is the second being built of two proposed stations and is expected to be completed by June 2019. Along with fire services,…

 

Wisconsin reportedly set to face Northwestern at Wrigley Field during 2020 football season

The University of Wisconsin football team will face Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago during the 2020 season, per a report by the Chicago Tribune.

 

Wisconsin spellers miss chance at the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals

Seven of the eight Wisconsin spellers made it past the spoken rounds, but failed to earn enough points on the written test.

 

Ethan Happ withdraws from NBA draft, will return to Wisconsin for senior season

Shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Happ tweeted: “Have had some unbelievable experiences in Madison so far ... l coming back for one special season. Can’t wait to get back in the gym w/the fam. #OnWisconsin.”

 

Women seek to add to Senate numbers, but challenges await

Leah Vukmir filed to run for Senate on Wednesday, setting a record for the number of women candidates for the office.

 

With uncertainty at right tackle, Packers add veteran Byron Bell

Bell has started 74 games during his eight NFL seasons, including two last season with the Dallas Cowboys.

 

Justice Shirley Abrahamson won't seek re-election in 2019

In a statement the high court's first female member said the decision was in her best interest and in the best interest of the state.

 

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