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Dean Hinmon toured the country portraying George Burns. Now he has settled in Madison.

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court has served for a very long time, and for the most part, thoughtfully and well. But the federal lawsuit she has filed aimed at sa…

Trees are a common obstacle in your reception path, especially when high winds cause them to sway.

Find out who the woman behind the curtain was during this year's UW Varsity Band Spring Concert with a "Wizard of Oz" theme.

At one point in their shared podium appearance after their stellar performances in Game 1, Derrick Rose leaned over to Jimmy Butler and said, "This is so awkward." Butler laughed and replied, …

The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

The organization hasn’t made a genuine effort to solve the divisive issue.

BASEBALL

The Milwaukee Bucks were facing long odds before the postseason even began, and now the task of advancing in the NBA playoffs seems considerably more daunting.

There was just an election in Wisconsin. This likely is news to some of you. In fact, most of you ignored your privilege and obligation to vote. Don’t worry: There wasn’t much important to vote on.

Donation: The Attic Angel Association has donated $15,000 to Common Wealth Development to support the group’s youth employment and financial literacy programs throughout Dane County. Common We…

Three University of Wisconsin teams prepped for their respective Big Ten Conference tournaments — though the results weren’t encouraging Sunday.

Spring turkey season is in full swing across Wisconsin with hunting periods B (April 22 to 28) and C (April 29 to May 5) offering the best potential for calling a Boss Tom into shooting range …

Just six days from its spring game, the University of Wisconsin football team spent more than half of a lengthy practice scrimmaging at Camp Randall Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Wisconsin's Republican governor wraps up his second visit to the state as he mulls a run for president.

Public transportation operators and advocates from throughout Wisconsin will lobby at the state Capitol on Wednesday. They couldn't have picked a better day to visit their legislators. Not coi…

In Wisconsin we should do all that we can to protect our state’s agricultural industry. Agriculture has a huge impact on the state’s economy and jobs.

The people working in the fast-food places want $15 an hour, which they call a living wage.