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Letters could help those in need
Children and teens are invited to write a brief "Helping Hands" letter or e-mail a note about someone in their community who could use a financial boost during the winter holidays. Writers age 18 and under are asked to explain what they would do if they had $200 to help.

Epilepsy Foundation almost took big hit with canceled Band for TV concert
A promising fundraiser featuring a band of TV stars nearly became a financial nightmare for the Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.

UW-Eau Claire's pitch for higher tuition part of a bigger picture
At UW-Eau Claire, campus leaders say they must close three computer labs, offer fewer classes, and leave faculty positions open because of tight budgets.

AT ISSUE: Should bartenders be allowed to drink on the job?
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Deer hunter accidently shoots another
One deer hunter accidently shot another in the back of his thighs Saturday in Grant County on the first day of the gun deer season, the sheriff?s office said.

Volunteer fire chief arrested, then suspended
Veteran Mount Horeb Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charles Himsel has been indefinitely suspended after he was arrested earlier last week for disorderly conduct after an argument with a volunteer.

City investigating possible overcrowding in neighborhoods
For the first time in decades, the city is setting straight how many people can legally live in houses in the Greenbush and Vilas neighborhoods south of UW-Madison.

Wisconsin lab faces blood sample backlog
A state lab is facing a backlog of nearly 1,000 blood samples from suspected intoxicated drivers.

Fire destroys Cambridge duplex; nobody hurt
A fire that started in a kitchen destroyed a duplex in the village of Cambridge on Saturday afternoon but caused no injuries, the Dane County Sheriffs Office said.

Public deserves primaries
Wanted: More candidates running for Wisconsin governor in competitive party primaries. Executive and legislative experience helpful. Charisma and bold ideas required. Must have or be able to raise millions of dollars for political advertising. Apply soon, almost a year before the election, or you won't be seriously considered for the job.

?The gospel of policing according to Madison?
In his quest to find the best officers for the progressive, community policing Madison strives for, Sgt. Mike Koval will go where few law enforcement recruiters tread.

Doug Moe: Some dreams have fine print
Jim Doing was dying to turn 50, and now that he's almost there, he's dying inside.

Blood test backlog bogs down system
The state lab that tests the blood of suspected intoxicated drivers for drugs is facing a backlog of nearly 1,000 samples - and mounting - that threatens public safety, prosecutors and lab officials say.

Executive Q&A: Martin Preizler -- Going from insurance to teaching
Martin Preizler, a 38-year veteran of the health care industry, came out of retirement this year to become director of graduate programs for the School of Business at Edgewood College, but beneath the calm academic exterior beats the heart of a rock star.

Chula Vista swings for the fences
Chula Vista Resort has spent more than $200 million in recent renovations and expansions, but even more is planned.

A new ballgame: Wisconsin Dells evolving into destination for athletic teams, sporting events
They pop 15-foot jumpers, lay down bunts and hit bull's-eyes.

John Huebscher: Churches may advocate but not electioneer
The author of a Wednesday letter titled "End tax exempt status for churches" argues that churches that lobby on public policy, in this case health care reform, somehow abuse their tax-exempt status. They do not.

'It hits you: I've got a hole in my leg' -- Fort Hood shooting survivor says
Spc. Grant Moxon of Lodi was sitting on a chair in a room at Fort Hood, his head bent over some pre-deployment paperwork, when a man walked in the building and opened fire Nov. 5.

PETA?s Martin Mersereau: Cruelty to animals a warning sign
Dear Editor: The case of the Fitchburg teenager who is accused of trying to kill another teen at her home by stabbing her with a knife reportedly admitted to previously killing birds, strangling squirrels, pulling apart frogs, and trying to hang a dog. The teenager may perfectly exemplify the link between cruelty to animals and interpersonal violence.

Dane County deputy loses weight, inspires others
It was a 40-yard practice field sprint when he was trying to make the football team at UW-La Crosse in 1996 that blew out Scott Herrem's hamstring. It pretty well blew up his life, too, though he didn't know it at the time.

Wisconsin cranberries to be featured on Rachael Ray?s show
Cranberries from Wisconsin will be shown in a different light, when Rachael Ray will feature them as a snack on her talk show.

DNR issues air quality watch in 59 counties for this weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an air quality watch in 59 counties for this weekend because of predicted increased levels of fine particles in the air.

Renew Energy files closing notice for Jefferson plant, but sale is expected
Renew Energy in Jefferson notified the state Friday that it might have to close, but the company's chief executive officer said he doesn't expect that to happen.

Amcore completes sale of two more branches
Amcore Bank, Rockford, has finalized the sale of its New Glarus and Belleville branches to Union Bank & Trust, Evansville, involving $19 million in loans and $31 million in deposits.

Baker Tilly announces merger
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause is merging with Beers + Cutler, effective Dec. 1, to form the 13th largest U.S. accounting and consulting firm, with $250 million in annual revenue and more than 1,400 employees. Terms of the deal were not released.