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A bacteria found in butterflies and bees can help prevent the spread of Zika virus, suggesting that mosquitoes could be infected with the bacteria and released into the wild to control Zika outbreaks, UW-Madison researchers said Friday.

The Mallards found Lakeshore Chinooks starter Marshall Kasowski darn near unhittable on Thursday night, but one hit was all Madison needed.

The Deacons lost leading hitter Kendall Frank to a knee injury, but continue to contend for a section title.

The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has been sent to UW Hospital in connection with the incident, which was initially reported as a disturbance in the 1300 block of Morrison St., the 911 center said.

In August 2011, Madison police arrested Tod "Doc" Mishler and confiscated his horses on Capitol Square, saying they were dehydrated and underfed, but a citation was later dismissed.

The Wildcats' catcher led his team to a sectional final before being chosen by Minnesota in the MLB Draft.

WASHINGTON — Given their arrogance, pomposity and habitual absurdities, it is hard not to feel a certain satisfaction with the comeuppance that Brexit has delivered to the unaccountable European Union bureaucrats in Brussels.

The right-hander gives up three homers and a season-high six runs.

Our governor supports “pay for performance,” and he’s the one who's “out of touch”?

Gov. Scott Walker's poll numbers are still low, so I imagine he is contemplating changing his campaign theme should he run for re-election. His first theme was "Open for Business." He promised to create an economic recovery that would produce…

As our temperatures rise, keep in mind that it's best to leave your dog at home when you go to the grocery store or run errands.

Monday's letter to the editor "Local progressives are not intolerant" asked what rights or privileges left-leaning folks have taken away.

Imagine if every time the Green Bay Packers lost or played poorly, members of the media or others went to Mike Holmgren and asked him what he thought? Thankfully, that doesn't happen.

I know firsthand the importance of colon cancer screening. After turning 50, my doctor reminded me about it. While I take my health seriously, I still hadn’t been screened by age 63.

The recent vote in Britain to leave the European Union has some common threads and lessons for America. One of the key considerations affecting Britain's vote was the people of Britain had lost control over the laws and regulations affecting…

I was relieved to learn that the U.S. Supreme Court recently determined that all those laws Texas passed to supposedly protect women's health were really just unconstitutional restrictions on abortion.

Raequon Allen, 21, robbed three gas stations in January 2015, brandishing a firearm during two of the incidents, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

If you build it … they will find that it’s the perfect venue for outdoor entertainment all summer long.

LANCASTER - Albert J. Kwallek Jr., age 89, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Orchard Manor, Lancaster. Arrangements are pending at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.

CROSS PLAINS - Wendy Gail Sindberg, age 54, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from the leukemia that she was diagnosed with just two days prior.