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Saturday, December 5, 2009

While a nationwide manhunt continues for the suspect in the deaths of two women and their young daughters, the Dane County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the victims, whose bodies were discovered in Madison and neighboring Middleton on Thursday.

Found on Park Edge Drive in Madison were 25 year-old Amber M. Weigel and her two year-old daughter, Neveah Weigel – Adair. According to a news release from Coroner Raymond Wosepka, the mother and daughter had been shot. Police reports indicated that they were found in the garage of Amber Weigel’s residence.

Found in Middleton on Branch Street were 33 year-old Tracy L. Graser and her daughter, Deja Adair, who would have turned two years old on Christmas. Wosepka said they were not victims of gunfire. Police reports indicated they were found in the trunk of a car which may have been driven from another location. [click to continue…]

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Time to speed up regional transit legislation

by Brian Moon 12/5/09 5:24 AM

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by WRN Contributor 12/5/09 12:30 AM

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by Bob Hague 12/5/09 12:01 AM

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