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The Dane County Regional Airport has gone to the dogs – in a good way.

A new "bike barometer" on the Capital City Trail allows bicyclists, drivers, taxpayers and the city to see how much the John Nolen path is used.

After UW officials spent months bemoaning funding cuts, does anyone else feel a little misled?

When he first heard news that DeAndre Jordan was waffling on his decision to join the Dallas Mavericks, Wesley Matthews didn’t believe it.

RIPON — Almost two years ago, I wrote to the school newspaper at Ripon College where I teach, protesting the display of a Confederate flag from a student’s dorm room window on campus.

CINCINNATI — Break out the boats. This All-Star Home Run Derby might make a splash.

Despite needing 31 putts, the three-time John Deere Classic champ shot his 22nd straight round in the 60s at TPC Deere Run and is just four shots back.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 40 people — toddlers, divorcees, young couples and teenagers — crowd into a massive dining room, where enticing smells drift out of a restaurant-grade kitchen.

The provision was adopted by the Legislature as part of the last-minute, catch-all amendment to the state budget.

Los Angeles scores three times in the bottom of the seventh off Jimmy Nelson to escape with a 3-2 victory.

Fred Manke has aspired to play baseball professionally since childhood, and the 19-year-old has already proven he’s willing to get out of his comfort zone to pursue his goals.

KENOSHA — Pitching and defense let the Madison Mallards down on Friday night.

Jacob O'Loughlin rallies to catch first-round leader Jacob Werlein and share boys title; Loren Skibba repeats as girls champion.

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — State inspection records show a ride that broke at Wisconsin Dells this week had been cited for past violations.

Gov. Scott Walker announced he'll sign the 2015-17 state budget Sunday afternoon, spokeswoman Laurel Patrick said. 

This year I noticed a new Independence Day tradition: The sharing of articles highlighting the flaws of the Founding Fathers.

I have recently requested city services on three occasions. The responses were prompt, courteous and professional.

Several weeks ago I mailed a $25 donation to the Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign for president. The check, which includes my name and that of my one-man lawn service, was returned to me un-cashe…

This is letter is to thank the gentleman I met a couple months ago on Pflaum Road in Madison in the black truck with the extended cab with the elderly black lab.

The increase is a result of higher fuel costs incurred in the winter of 2013-2014.