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The party is reeling from six years of Republican victories, but sees the U.S. Senate rematch as a possible turning point.

Wisconsin has not seen even a trace of Zika virus, which federal health officials confirmed last week can cause serious birth defects, but that could soon change.

OUR VIEW: The large, long-stalled development of Judge Doyle Square will be good for tax base, conventions, parking and a lively Downtown

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Frustrated by 13-year timetable and voluntary farm nutrient controls, cottagers spend $200,000 on study, but still see little progress.

In MATC, Madison has a shot at bringing some of those better opportunities to the neighborhoods that need them.

Not all art exhibits take place in museums, art galleries or large venues. Madison artist Jeff Stern has had a solo exhibition at Ancora Coffee, 112 King St., almost annually for the past seven years.

Students at a soccer game in Elkhorn needed to be disciplined after chanting "Trump, build that wall" towards Latino players from Beloit.

Novelist Jane Hamilton has lived on an apple farm for decades, so the source material for her latest book surrounds her daily. “The Excellent Lombards,” Hamilton’s seventh novel, is set on a sprawling family apple orchard in Wisconsin.

Andy Rooney once said, “Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.” I know of one such teacher.

The past year in state sports was lacking in major highlights, but it was not without its memorable moments and performances.

The past year in state sports was lacking in major highlights, but it was not without its memorable moments and performances.

The past year in state sports was lacking in major highlights, but it was not without its memorable moments and performances.

The past year in state sports was lacking in major highlights, but it was not without its memorable moments and performances.

A new $18 million building project caters to senior citizens and offers services to those suffering with Alzheimer's and dementia.

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The session, on Tuesday, is the final public gathering in the Madison utility's community conversations.

Some communities are setting out bold visions for their energy future.