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There was a struggle before Andrew Steele killed his sister-in-law in his Fitchburg home, according to testimony put on Monday by prosecutors who are trying to show that Steele was sane when h…

In Friday's State Journal article "Governor's approval at three-year low," Gov. Scott Walker attributes the low approval to his state budget proposals. He says to wait until May when the state…

Personally, I would rather have a $10 increase in my property taxes and help balance our state budget. I believe at some point Wisconsin will need to address the problem of dropping revenue. T…

Grandparents need to speak out more strongly against drunken drivers. Why give proven drunken drivers permission to kill our grandchildren and children?

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson has been re-elected by the people of Wisconsin several times and has served us with dignity and honor.

The shootings were among four incidents of gunfire reported across Madison on Saturday, according to authorities.

Ald. David Ahrens provided home emails and phone numbers of new council members. 

“We will support whoever the candidate is,” said David Koch. “But it should be Scott Walker.

Moviemaking in Chicago is usually a welcomed event. City hall is more than happy to showcase the beauty and vitality of Chicago. You know, City of Big Shoulders, Second City, Chi-town.

CAZENOVIA - JoAnn Jones, age 84, of rural Cazenovia, died April 19, 2015, at the Richland Hospital. She was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Akan Township, the daughter of Clinton and Chloris (Buroker) Monson.

SUN PRAIRIE - Donald G. Moodie, age 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2015, with his wife by his bedside. He was born on Sept. 2, 1928, in Cottage Grove, son to Fred S. and Hattie…

CASSVILLE / MADISON - Joyce Mary Adrian, age 61, of Madison, formally of Cassville, died Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born March 13, 1954, at home in Cassville. She was the daughter of Stan…

BELOIT - Marjorie Ferwerda, age 94, of Beloit, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, in Beloit.

OREGON - Rena L. Busch, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Memorial services will be held at ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 30…

PORTAGE/PARDEEVILLE - Virginia Sengstock, from Menominee, Mich., passed away on March 31, 2015, at the American Way Care Facility in Portage. She was born on Aug. 7, 1918. She was the only chi…

OREGON - Margaret A. Erfurth, age 83, of Oregon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. Mary's Care Center, Madison. She was born on March 31, 1932, in Madison, the daughter …

The redshirt freshman running back has impressed this spring and is in the mix for playing time behind No. 1 Corey Clement and No. 2 Dare Ogunbowale.   

Three men who allegedly were at the scene when Jacob Payne was killed two weeks ago have been arrested, bringing to five the number of suspects involved in the homicide.

On Monday came time to officially look ahead for Green Bay with the start of offseason workouts at Lambeau Field.

Students in the club work on homework and reading while fostering a positive relationship.