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MADISON - Tyler Jordan Sakrison, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Madison. He was born in Madison on July 27, 1991, to Tamara (Baird) and Bruce Sakrison.

MONROE - Donald John Van Wagenen, of Monroe, Wis., passed away on April 22, 2015, at age 87.

CAMBRIDGE - Farrell Collins graced this planet with her open heart, twinkling eyes, and creative intelligence for almost 64 years, returning to Mother Earth on April 16, 2015. A poet and story…

MADISON - Doris Dean "Dedee" Raufeisen, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 20, 2015, surrounded by her family.

MADISON - Norman "Norm" Johnson, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Alden Estates of Jefferson. He was born on Nov. 1, 1924, in Madison, the son of Alex and Laura…

Exquisitely crafted works straight out of art studios in China mark latest Chazen exhibition.

Under the precepts of the decades-old, traditional public education model the district clings to, children are supposed to come to school well-fed, well-rested and from stable, middle-class families.

Prompted by the Al Sharpton affinity group calling itself Young, Gifted and Black, about 100 people shut down East Washington Avenue for 8½ hours last week. Most of them were children playing …

Last year’s opening-game starter at quarterback has turned into one of the team’s most versatile luxuries. The senior will start at safety alongside veteran Michael Caputo with the first team …

The weather may not show it, but spring has come and gone for the University of Wisconsin football team.

MILWAUKEE — If Derrick Rose is tired after working overtime, now is the chance to earn some rest.

The Crazylegs Classic has attracted thousands of recreational runners during its 34-year history, but the 8-kilometer run — which begins at 10 a.m. today on the Capitol Square — also has gaine…

Freshman Gabby Curtis shot an even-par 72, pacing the University of Wisconsin women’s golf team into sixth place after the first round at the Big Ten Conference championships on Friday in Indi…

The Madison Memorial girls soccer team played host Whitefish Bay to a 1-1 tie in a non-conference game Friday night.

MILWAUKEE — Matt Garza had some of his best stuff of the season Friday night, but thanks to a complete lack of offense, his few mistakes were too much for the Brewers.

Nicholas H. Ralston, 19, was arrested Friday in connection with a campus sexual assault reported April 18.

The mayor pursues a series of actions including closing homeless encampments around the city.

A persistent question for University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez over the years has been whether baseball will ever be reinstated at the school.

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If you live in Dane County and are insured by BadgerCare Plus or Medicaid, you may be eligible for a new quit smoking program called Striving to Quit.