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SUN PRAIRIE - Helen Royle, age 96, of Sun Prairie, died on Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Mary's Emergency Clinic. She was born on July 8, 1919, in Sandstone, Minn., the daughter of James and Nellie (Hall) Kelroy.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Laura Smail, age 93, died on May 3, 2016, at the Aldersgate Retirement Community in the company of family and friends. She was born in Lynn, Mass., on Oct. 31, 1922, grew up in nearby Newton, and went…

SEATTLE, Wash. - Richard Earl Rupert was at peace when he died Jan. 30, 2016, at age 85, with his beloved wife, Wanda, and his dog, Tully, at his side.

Gov. Walker’s talk reinforced the fact he and his administration basically ignored CWD after taking office in January 2011.

Madison-area banks earn their highest scores in years from ratings service Bauer Financial.

Possible “revenge” fatal shootings in recent weeks at different gas stations in Madison and the town of Madison combined with a fatal shooting outside a bar have city leaders crying for an end to “gun violence.”

As awareness of the threats of global climate change grows, the role for low-carbon nuclear energy has never been more clear.

This State Journal editorial ran on May 24, 1866, a year after the Civil War ended:

Even serious criminals don't deserve an unsafe jail.

Baseball

Baseball

UW-Whitewater and UW-La Crosse advance in the NCAA Division III tournament.

With the loss, Fort Atkinson finishes in a tie with Madison Edgewood for the Badger South Conference title.

From the tile up, Tom Hargraves built two of the state’s most successful high school sports programs.

The only real hiccup for Mets left-hander Steven Matz came when Chris Carter connected for his 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot to center field on a 2-2 pitch in the first inning.

Madison West's first boys and girls swimming coach won 20 WIAA state team championships in 31 years.

The plan would more than double the fixed monthly charge for electricity to $18 in 2018.

A 12-year-old boy from Neosho was killed while riding a motorized dirt bike on Friday afternoon after colliding with a pickup truck.

Closer to home, Doyenne Group is seeking applicants for its next pitch contest for women entrepreneurs.

Eight years ago, during President Barack Obama's election as America's first black president, I watched as many other African-Americans did with pride and elation.