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The Milwaukee Bucks were facing long odds before the postseason even began, and now the task of advancing in the NBA playoffs seems considerably more daunting.

There was just an election in Wisconsin. This likely is news to some of you. In fact, most of you ignored your privilege and obligation to vote. Don’t worry: There wasn’t much important to vote on.

Donation: The Attic Angel Association has donated $15,000 to Common Wealth Development to support the group’s youth employment and financial literacy programs throughout Dane County. Common We…

Three University of Wisconsin teams prepped for their respective Big Ten Conference tournaments — though the results weren’t encouraging Sunday.

Spring turkey season is in full swing across Wisconsin with hunting periods B (April 22 to 28) and C (April 29 to May 5) offering the best potential for calling a Boss Tom into shooting range …

Just six days from its spring game, the University of Wisconsin football team spent more than half of a lengthy practice scrimmaging at Camp Randall Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Wisconsin's Republican governor wraps up his second visit to the state as he mulls a run for president.

Public transportation operators and advocates from throughout Wisconsin will lobby at the state Capitol on Wednesday. They couldn't have picked a better day to visit their legislators. Not coi…

In Wisconsin we should do all that we can to protect our state’s agricultural industry. Agriculture has a huge impact on the state’s economy and jobs.

The people working in the fast-food places want $15 an hour, which they call a living wage.

Gov. Scott Walker's comments about President Barack Obama's negotiations with Iran frightened me. First he said he would cancel an Iranian nuclear deal on his first day as president. Then Walk…

The Young, Gifted and Truant crowd really "jumped the shark" when they blocked all traffic on East Washington Avenue recently. But let’s not forget who helped to enable this crowd of malcontents.

In a departure from state prisons policy, a medium-security inmate was granted a rare leave last month to attend his father's funeral due to "extraordinary circumstances," Department of Correc…

In contrast to the heated protests over the death of Tony Robinson, Sunday's community party to celebrate Robinson's life was joyful and offered healing.

The Brewers slip to 2-10, the worst record in the major leagues.

A heated seat is a comfort in January in Wisconsin only if it doesn't set the driver's clothes on fire.

MOUNT HOREB - Michelle "Mickey" McGhee (nee Bartels), age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2015. She was born on Sept. 20, 1969, in Platteville, the daughter of Ruth (Briggs…

MADISON - James J. Brill M.D., age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at his home during his sleep.

MOUNT HOREB - James A. Brue, age 88, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb.