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The Middleton-Cross Plains School District has filed a federal lawsuit against the maker of the artificial playing surface at its football and soccer stadium, saying the maker hasn't honored its warranty for the prematurely aging surface, despite knowing that it…

A group of anonymous donors has pledged $10 million to match contributions to a UW-Madison scholarship program aimed at low-income and minority students.

Schobert has likely positioned himself to be a Day 2 selection in this week’s NFL Draft, which begins with the first round Thursday night in Chicago.

Deputies were able to talk the inmate into giving up the weapon and lying down, averting a "potentially deadly situation," staff said.

A 59-year-old, who was driving on the opposite side of the road early Wednesday morning, collided into oncoming traffic while intoxicated, police said.

Supreme Court justice David Prosser will retire in July, he announced Wednesday.

MADISON - Bob Lemke of Madison died Monday, April 25, 2016, of heart failure. He was born in Cedar Grove, Wis., on May 2, 1927, the son of Leona and Herman Lemke. After his father's death, the family moved to…

NEW GLARUS - Mr. Eugene E. Webber, age 86, of New Glarus, Wis., passed away at his home on April 26, 2016. He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Middleton, Wis., the son Edward and Helena (Hohlstein) Webber.

MADISON - Mary C. Anderson, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare, after a long, wonderful life. She was born on Aug. 8, 1926, in Madison, the daughter of Joel and Evangeline (nee…

HAZEL GREEN - Fred T. Aide, age 92, of Hazel Green, Wis., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City, Wis. In keeping with his wishes, his body was donated…

STOUGHTON - Jim Skavlen, of Stoughton, Wis., died in his lifelong home on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the age of 75.

ARENA - Roland Reimann, age 93, of Arena, Wis., was released from his earthly bonds on April 25, 2016, at Greenway Manor in Spring Green, Wis. He was born to Karl Henry and Nellie May (Blowers) Reimann in Arena township…

BELLEVILLE - Margaret June Salisbury, age 88, of Belleville, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Four Winds Lodge, Verona.

STOUGHTON - Steven D. Gallagher, age 59, of Stoughton, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1957, in Madison, the son of William and Doris. He married JoAnn Huebner on Sept. 29,…

MADISON - On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Clara Mae Hill Franklin passed away peacefully into the everlasting presence of God. A celebration of her life will take place on Friday, April 29, 2016, at MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, 2019 Fisher…

An author of an unsuccessful piece of legislation that would have placed gender restrictions on school bathrooms said Wednesday his bill would protect women from harassment.

Change increases costs; company says neighbor concerns, not EPA fine, drove change.

Production would likely begin next year

I’ve heard that many restaurant chefs despise making Caesar salads, but I don’t understand why. Who wouldn’t love making lemony-cheesy-black-pepper-salad dreams come true?

When Madison’s legendary “Funky Drummer” Clyde Stubblefield was faced with $90,000 in medical bills after suffering bladder cancer in 2000, local musicians rallied with benefit concerts to help him out.