My Punxsutawney Story

5 February 2012, 5:57 pm

Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow Thursday morning.A Six more weeks of winter. Yadda, Yadda, Yadda! So, just when you thought you were done with storiesA from Punxsutawney, I have one more.A A few years before the 1993 Bill Murray movie made a stylized, fictional version of Punxsutawney a part of ce... Read More »

Is Money Speech?

5 February 2012, 1:43 pm

There are many reasons to be concerned about both the impact of money on our political process and the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United .... Read More »

Wonder Dog! Dog's are truly humankind's Best friend

5 February 2012, 9:33 am

I started preparing a post dealing with the discussion as to whether or not WI really has a "balanced budget" for 2011-13 with the concern as to WHY WI does NOT use the GAAP .... Read More »

From the Stump | John Switzer commentary: Leap year also brings spring a bit closer

5 February 2012, 5:14 am

We will have to wait one more day than usual this year to get to March, because of leap day on Feb.a However, The Old Farmer's Almanac points out that leap day will cause the equinoxes and solstices to occur earlier this year than in any other year since 1896.... Read More »

Madison: 'Armed and dangerous' suspect sought in city's first homicide of 2012

4 February 2012, 8:59 pm

An apparent argument between the owner of a North Side townhouse and a man who was living there turned deadly Friday night, with the 38-year-old property owner shot dead.... Read More »

Big Ten Is Ohio State's To Lose

4 February 2012, 6:55 pm

MADISON, Wis. The wild and wacky Big Ten might actually be starting to sort itself out.... Read More »

Assemblyman Says He Carries Weapon At Capitol

4 February 2012, 2:40 pm

MADISON, WI The Speaker Pro Tem of the Wisconsin Assembly says he has been carrying a concealed weapon during floor sessions.... Read More »

Game agency reports 100 dead pigeons in SD town

4 February 2012, 10:25 am

The South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department is investigating about 100 suspicious deaths in downtown Rapid City - and the victims are all pigeons.... Read More »

Madison boy accused of posting Facebook threat

4 February 2012, 7:16 am

MADISON, Wis. - Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy they say posted a Facebook threat against students and staff at Madison Memorial High School.... Read More »

National Housing Advocate To Help Madison Wisconson Rebuild

4 February 2012, 4:06 am

A two day event in Madison Wisconson to show people how to build a Tiny Home; Featured speaker is Jay Shafer, founder of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company.... Read More »