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Women take on Strongman challenges at Stoughton Viking Games

It's still a sport dominated by men, Strongman Pro and competition judge Rebecca Roberts said, but there has been a rise in women strength training.

 

Crash on Highway 51 in Windsor sends four people to hospital, Sheriff's Office says

A northbound vehicle was waiting to make a left turn from Highway 51 onto Highway DM at about 12:45 p.m.

 

Medical examiner identifies man who died following motorcycle crash

Michael F. Rauls, 60, of Dane, died in the hospital Friday from injuries relating to a May 6 crash

 

Scott Walker's roads are costing taxpayers -- Allen Knop

I just came back from the garage where I spent $110 for a tire wrecked by Gov. Scott Walker's roads. And since my child is 47, I don't get the governor's $100 bribe to vote for him this fall.

 

Restorative justice helps victims, too -- Roger Brooks

I was delighted to read your front-page article "Young people can get second, better chance," about restorative justice in last Sunday's State Journal, and to learn the program is expanding in the Madison area.

 

Find the root causes of disparities -- Rich Roberts

When are activists going to ask the right questions to address the root causes of racial disparities in so many areas?

 

We can do a lot to slow climate change -- Claire Darmstadter

In response to Wednesday's letter to the editor "Humans can't control climate change":

 

Get involved to stop gun violence -- Paula Bezark

I am an alumna of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. I have been personally impacted by gun violence in the form of the tragedy that happened at my alma mater on Valentine’s Day. It's something that I…

 

Blaser, Connie, J.

MADISON—Connie J. (Lewis) Blaser, age 83, died peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born on July 5, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Ferrell and Norma (Obrey) Rushton.

 

Ascher, Olga

MADISON / FITCHBURG—Olga Ascher, age 92, passed away on May 17, 2018. She will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 11 a.m., with visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at ST. JAMES…

 

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