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Power of Oklahoma tornado more than Hiroshima bomb

The National Weather Service gave the tornado in Moore, Okla., the top-of-the-scale rating of EF5 for wind speed, breadth and severity of damage.

Today's Top Stories

Budget committee approves modified proposal for state property sales

Sales or leasing would require budget committee backing.

'Double dipping,' insurance measures adopted

State lawmakers make it harder to "double dip."

Willy Street Co-op eyes upgrade and another store

A $4 million improvement to Williamson Street store is planned while search is on for a third location near the flagship grocery.

Government and Politics

Blog: On Politics

City Council: No deal with MATC, city approves purchase for fire training facility

With no deal in place to use Madison Area Technical College’s new protective services building, the city will pursue its own facility for advanced firefighter and EMS training.

9 hrs ago

Budget committee passes FoodShare work requirement
10 hrs ago

Madison may set special hearings on some liquor license renewals
11 hrs ago

Republicans push for changes to election observer, local recall laws
12 hrs ago

Budget committee postpones discussion on ACT test plan

Sports

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Brewers: Milwaukee ends Zack Greinke's Miller Park magic

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers roughed up former teammate Zack Greinke, handing the right-hander his first loss at Miller Park.

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WIAA boys golf: Medalist Peter Webb leads Madison Memorial to regional title
8 hrs ago

Packers: Offensive line gets work in spring practices
23 hrs ago

Andy Baggot: Jean Segura deal ranks with Brewers’ best
23 hrs ago

Badgers women's golf: UW looks to build on success as NCAA tourney opens

Crime & courts

Elections 2012 On Politics

Chad Chritton re-trial scheduled for November

Chritton is now scheduled to be re-tried on four felony charges related to treatment of his daughter Nov. 11 to 22.

14 hrs ago

Phony priest-psychiatrist-Secret Service agent charged with stalking, six other felonies
16 hrs ago

Day 1 recap of Vernon Hershberger trial signals an uphill battle for the farmer
19 hrs ago

GOP lawmaker to Election Day observers: Get a little closer
19 hrs ago

Record number of departments in 'Click It' campaign

Business News

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TomoTherapy parent company receives government honors

Accuray is among the U.S. companies named for SBA Tibbetts Awards.

Around Wisconsin

Prosecutors: Wis. farmer ignored licensing laws

Prosecutors are trying to show a jury that a Wisconsin raw milk farmer showed blatant disregard for state licensing laws.

9 hrs ago

Panel passes Wis. food stamp work requirement
11 hrs ago

Lock, dam near Fountain City to close for repair
11 hrs ago

Wis. panel considers bill limiting local recalls
11 hrs ago

House leveled, Wis. family making their way home

Although there’s still a great deal to be learned about the scandals and controversies swirling around the White House, the nature of President Barack Obama’s bind is becoming clear. The best defenses of his administration require undermining…

22 hrs ago

Treasurer needs more than a cut
May 21

Trudy Rubin: Real scandal of Benghazi
May 20

Graduation season a welcome relief
May 20

Leonard Pitts Jr.: In Florida, timely injustice

Entertainment

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Game review: 'Revelations' redeems 'Resident Evil' after rough patch

If you played "Resident Evil 6" when it was released last October, you're probably in no hurry to revisit Capcom's action horror series.

15 hrs ago

'Nevermore' sets Edgar Allan Poe's sinister poems to music
17 hrs ago

Box office for the weekend ending May 19
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Best Bets: Ami Saraiya, The Gomers, Geeks Do Good
22 hrs ago

Restaurant News: Taqueria Guadalajara could reopen next month

Lifestyle

Dr. Jacqueline Gerhart: Mouth sores

Dear Dr. Gerhart: I keep getting little sores in my mouth. I think it’s an allergy, but I can’t seem to relate it to any specific foods. How can I get tested for food allergies?