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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The chairman of the board that makes policy for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says members were surprised and disappointed by a recent audit that found serious deficiencies in enforcement of water pollution laws.

The board wants Secretary Cathy Stepp to respond to the audit that found her agency failed to enforce water pollution protections.

OUR VIEW: UW System deserves remedial course in open government for hiding budget

Friedrich Nietzsche, that great sage of despair, asked, “What if some day or night a demon were to steal after you into your loneliest loneliness and say to you: ‘This life as you now live it and have lived it,…

Can’t you just picture it? A fiery sun sinking below the horizon, casting shades of orange, yellow and red on the shimmering ocean.

The big left-hander struck out eight over eight innings, Buster Posey had a season-high four hits and the Giants beat Milwaukee 3-2 on Tuesday night.

The Bucks have the 10th pick in next week's draft.

The first baseman is on pace for 44 home runs, which would rank him with the best sluggers in club history.

GRAND CHUTE — Defending champion Janesville Craig scored three times in the first inning Tuesday, but Burlington chipped away behind a 13-hit attack to beat the Cougars 5-3 in a WIAA Division 1 state baseball quarterfinal at Fox Cities Stadium.

Zach Jarrett's grand slam fuels the Mallards to an early 6-0 lead.

The county's Zoning and Land Regulation Committee voted 3-2 against the revocation of a conditional use permit for Oak Park Quarry, which some residents believe is damaging surrounding property.

The Warhawks take control with a five-run second inning and post a 6-1 victory in the quarterfinals.

The Cardinals, who were going for their fourth state title in the last five years, make it an 0-3 run for Big Eight Conference teams at state.

As an evangelical Christian, I am writing because today Franklin Graham is speaking at our state Capitol in Madison for his Decision America tour.

Violence is a fundamental evil that must be confronted with love.

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin hasn't learned.

It was disappointing to read that U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, is promoting use of new supersonic F-35A fighter jets at the Air National Guard’s Truax Field here in Madison.

I trust Hillary Clinton to care deeply about families, children, women, men, their finances, aspirations and everyday lives here in the United States and in the world. She is a caring person.

I am appalled at the City Council spending $400,000 of emergency reserve taxpayer money to examine what is considered one of the most respected police forces and community-based policing systems in the country.

The group plans to double its programming over a five-year-period.