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Homestead's Mike Peliska, left, holds the trophy for Andy Boll as he gives it kiss after their 13-11 victory over Arrowhead.

High and mighty: Homestead edges Arrowhead for title

Updated: 10:05 p.m. | All the little things brought about a dramatic, down-to-the-wire conclusion to what were memorable seasons for the Homestead and Arrowhead football teams. The difference was just two points, the margin of the Highlanders' 13-11 victory over the Warhawks in the WIAA Division 1 state championship game Friday at Camp Randall Stadium.

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Medicare prescription
drug plan costs soar

11:38 p.m. | It pays to shop around, and that's particularly true this year for anyone who gets prescription drug coverage through Medicare. Monthly premiums for prescription drug plans nationally have increased 44%, based on a weighted average, since the benefit was added in 2006.

Church teaches public school
boys about Islam, Judaism

11:15 p.m. | Trinity Presbyterian Church works with boys from Townsend Street Scool in grades six through eight as part of an ongoing adopt-a-school program aimed at introducing the boys to different faith traditions. The program focuses on self-esteem, empowerment, tutoring and homework help.

County raises bus pass rates again

10:36 p.m. | Although the Milwaukee County Board voted down one major bus fare increase, bus pass prices and Freeway Flyer fares will still rise next year for many of the Milwaukee County Transit System's most loyal riders.

Laurel Walker

Ousting autistic Scout seems hasty

11:26 p.m. | The Girl Scouts' Web site says the organization has "a long history of adapting activities to girls who have disabilities, special needs and chronic illnesses. Tell that to 8-year-old Magi Klages who has autism. When her parents brought her to a troop for girls with special needs in Oconomowoc last week, the leaders told them not to bring her back after the first visit.