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New food exhibit reflects community (story, video)

• 12:21 PM

Names disappear from Wisconsin's police reports

Police work that has traditionally been conducted in public view is increasingly being shielded, as insurance companies and municipal attorneys throughout Wisconsin push departments to withhold names from reports due to liability concerns.

• May 17, 2013

The Buzz: West College perks up

West College Avenue is starting to see more activity, beginning with two high profile business openings this next week, Gerhards and Starbucks.

• 3:04 PM

Oshkosh landlord ordered to install smoke detectors before fatal fire (story, video)

As authorities continue to probe a fatal fire in an Oshkosh duplex without working smoke detectors, records show the owner had been ordered to install smoke detectors in the building after complaints by a tenant.

• 2:02 PM

Lawsuits over concussions capture attention of Fox Valley football coaches, school officials

Jeramie Korth still remembers the collision that sent him to the sidelines during a rough-and-tumble high school football game in 1993.

• 1:30 PM

New residency rule would avoid Appleton moving fees

Gov. Scott Walker wants to prohibit municipalities in Wisconsin from imposing residency requirements on its workers, and the ban took a step toward becoming law last week.

• 1:35 PM

10 things to know about the Preakness

There are only two outcomes when it comes to Saturday's Preakness Stakes — either the Kentucky Derby winner Orb wins the race to set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont Stakes in three weeks, or another horse pulls an upset and prevents a shot at history

• 11:55 AM

Madison officers shoot 43-year-old man with sword

A 43-year-old man is dead after he was fatally shot by Madison police.

• 12:47 PM

Fox Cities communities invest in parkland, waterfront (story, video)

If you ask Appleton residents where they live, they very well might reference their home in terms of the nearest park.

• 1:37 PM

Summer playground programs get kids outdoors, active and having fun in the neighborhood parks

Venture back to the days when kids played outside most every summer day, where screen time didn't exist, and tight schedules were only for the adults.

• May 16, 2013

State Democratic Party adviser Zielinski is leaving

A well-known Democratic Party of Wisconsin adviser is leaving his position.

• 4:42 PM

'Serving Seniors' campaign clears 38 percent of campaign goal

Donors have contributed more than 38 percent of the goal in Post-Crescent Media's 'Serving Seniors' Do It! Community Challenge, which supports Clarity Care's programs to help senior citizens live in their homes as long as possible.

• 1:36 PM

The day in photos: May 18, 2013

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• 9:25 AM

Alan Prahl column: Many moms uncomfortable managing money

For countless reasons, mothers are loved and held in high esteem. But according to a recent poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, many children view their mom as uncomfortable managing money.

• May 17, 2013

Silver Pen letter: Definition of traditional marriage matters

If discussions regarding same-sex couples are to be more rational, words that unnecessarily inflame emotions need to be addressed. An analogy illustrates the problem.

• May 17, 2013

Stacey Oatman: Perfect lawn not perfect for environment (video, column)

So you know that perfect-looking girl you went to high school with, the skinny one with the beautiful face and clothes, and never a strand of hair out of place? Or maybe it's the guy in the cubicle next to you whose muscles and tan are upstaged only by hi

• May 17, 2013

It's Your Call (video)

FINAL STOP: If anyone was wondering where to bury the Boston bomber, I suggested we bury him right next to Osama bin Laden. Case closed.

• May 17, 2013

Saturday's prep baseball results

At Menasha, the Zephyrs broke the game open early, scoring 10 runs in the first three innings.

• 5:03 PM

Saturday's prep girls' soccer results

At West Bend, Xavier (11-1-1) finished third in the tournament by defeating Port Washington, losing to West Bend West and defeating West Bend East.

• 5:05 PM

Duke Behnke's Q&A: What is the annual budget for the offices and staff of U.S. congressmen and senators?

Q: What is the annual budget for the offices and staff of U.S. congressmen and senators, both in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.?

• 5:12 PM

Clarissa Somers

2012-13 school year

• May 17, 2013

John Faldet

2012-13 school year

• May 17, 2013

Wisconsin weather forecast for Saturday (video)

• 8:10 AM

State girls' basketball at Resch Center (push notification)

• May 17, 2013

Boy who died in skid steer loader accident identified

The Lafayette County sheriff's office has identified the 8-year-old boy run over by a skid steer loader.

• 3:01 PM

The Family Garden: Prepare to plant by working the soil

Preparing your garden bed for planting is vital to the success of your family garden. Once you decide on the location for your garden plot, begin to prepare the soil.

• May 15, 2013

Wisconsin Marine, dog reunited in surprise ceremony (video, photos)

• May 17, 2013

Festival Foods adapts to customers' needs (story, video)

Ensuring repeat customers is an ongoing challenge for any business.

• May 17, 2013

Yard MD: Supersized: Enjoy biggest and brightest hostas (story, video, photos)

When it comes to hostas, many gardeners prefer the true giants. Monstrous specimen plants that can reach up to nine feet across and four feet high are prized by hosta lovers who are drawn to these massive mounds of durable, heavily textured foliage.

• May 17, 2013

Nightlife photos: Out and about at GameDay Sports Bar in Town of Buchanan, and more

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• May 11, 2013

Commentary: Racing legend Trickle never slowed down

Broadcaster Mike Joy leaned in during a rain delay in the Winston Cup race and asked Dick Trickle on camera, 'Think the rain will stop?'

• May 17, 2013

Gay marriage not on front burner in Wisconsin

• May 17, 2013

Flower power

The term idle hands doesn't apply to the ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 of New London.

• May 16, 2013

Walker signs layoff alternative bill

Gov. Scott Walker on Friday signed into law a bill creating a program that gives employers an alternative to laying off employees when work slows.

• May 17, 2013

Neenah police seek driver who stopped for boy

Police are trying to identify a man that wanted an 8-year-old boy to get in his car Friday afternoon in the area of Elm and Division Streets.

• May 17, 2013

Kindergarten registration under way at MPB

Most Precious Blood Catholic School is accepting registrations for the 3-year old preschool and 4-year old, half-day kindergarten class.

• May 16, 2013

Two men charged with operating 12-county burglary ring

Two men, who are already in prison, are charged with operating a burglary ring that spans 12 counties in Wisconsin.

• May 17, 2013

Cheryl Perkins column: Collaboration often leads to new innovations

The future of many functions in any company depends upon how the organization is best able to evaluate the knowledge landscape and work together to create effective solutions to their problems and the problems of their customers.

• May 16, 2013

Surgeon indicted on health care fraud counts

A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee spinal surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.

• May 17, 2013

Editorial: Thumbs Up and Down

A report on hospital costs is upsetting. It shows the ridiculous disparity of charges for the same treatment.

• May 17, 2013

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy helped push stock prices higher in early trading on Wall Street on Friday.

• May 17, 2013

Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

Solid hiring helped push down unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show job markets are improving in most areas of the country.

• May 17, 2013

Nelson says it's an honor to run Outagamie County (video, Q&A)

Tom Nelson is halfway through his term as Outagamie County executive.

• May 16, 2013

Gauge of US economy's future health up in April

A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build homes and a better job market.

• May 17, 2013

Letters: Union, company solution saves jobs

Forward: What can be.

• May 17, 2013

Editorial: Judge projects on merit, not influence

Marina dredging must to be judged on its merits, not on who's pushing it.

• May 16, 2013

Dairy farmers honored by Foremost

Larry and Sandy Griesbach of Appleton were honored by Foremost Farms USA for producing quality milk in 2012.

• May 16, 2013

Session covers health care reform

Schenck is hosting a free seminar from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on June 18 at the Butte des Morts Country Club, 3600 W. Prospect Ave. on health care reform.

• May 16, 2013

Editorial: Lawmakers forgo real work and focus on junk

A drink size provision shows that lawmakers are more concerned with political soundbites than helping Wisconsinites.

• May 15, 2013