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The death of an inmate at a state prison in Portage is being called suspicious and is being investigated by Columbia County sheriff's detectives.

Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week. 

Nearly five months after launching a war against the Islamic State, in Iraq and Syria, the Obama administration has gotten around to requesting formal authorization from Congress to conduct that war.

Barack Obama is seeking authority from Congress to further engage the Islamic State in the Middle East. 

If the proposal becomes law, the Department of Natural Resources Board would become an advisory group to the governor-appointed DNR secretary, who would set agency policy.

Rovit has headed the Madison meat company for a year and a half.

At an event in London on trade policy, Scott Walker was asked about evolution. "It's almost a tradition now," the moderator said, to ask "senior Republicans" if they are "comfortable with the …

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker's administration has suspended merit raises and retention pay increases to help deal with a budget gap that must be plugged by the end of June.

The annual Garden Expo gives people a chance to dream about the coming season. 

It's part of a plan to balance the budget in the current fiscal year.

Dinner and a movie? It’s been done.

The Tony-winning costume designer Franne Lee puts down new roots in Madison.

Caryl Askins, owner of the iconic Paul's Book Store on State Street, turns 85 today.

The argument for more alcohol and drug treatment courts in Wisconsin is strong.

Area school districts receive around $10.5 million through a funding stream Gov. Scott Walker has proposed to cut for 2015-16.

Dear Dr. Hanson: One of my New Year’s resolutions was to be more positive toward my children and instead of focusing on disciplining them, try to praise more. Do you think this is a good appro…

Vaccines prevent disease and there is no link between autism and vaccines.

If ever you think television creators will run out of ideas, never fear. There’s always the recycle bin.

Snow brought in by the truckload transforms Capitol Square into a seasonal playground during the Madison Winter Festival on Saturday and Sunday.

The teams have played in the same city twice before, but this is the first time they've traveled together.