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There are glimmers of hope that 2015 will be a year in which Congress gets down to work on issues that drive the nation’s $1 trillion information technology economy.

The Spartans dominate the day and lock up a slew of berths in next weekend's state meet.

Several hundred UW-Madison students, faculty members and other employees braved sub-zero wind chills Saturday afternoon to protest against Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed $300 million cut in fund…

While I may be very naive, I think once elected, legislators should shed their exclusive representation of their party and support the whole state. Getting elected with a "mandate" is myth whe…

I know three of the mayoral candidates personally. I am pleased to see so many interested in this city we all treasure. I've known many past mayors and have fond memories of several.

Gov. Scott Walker was in England, the land of the bard, responding to questions.

Madison is at a critical phase of its evolution. Our next mayor will play a vital role in determining if our city thrives for all or becomes locked in the status quo.

Gov. Scott Walker's dodging of the question of evolution versus creationism in Great Britain is proof positive that his desire to become president far outweighs any value he may once have had …

One of the great difficulties of the proposed budget cut and proposed restructuring is its immediacy. There are undoubtedly increased efficiencies possible at all University of Wisconsin Syste…

Bruce Rindt of Stoughton is this week’s You Toon winner.

Madison police are investigating at least 25 cases of property damaged by graffiti on the Far West Side overnight.

Gov. Scott Walker refused to answer a question about evolution at a public meeting in London.

MADISON - Mark F. Hadley, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015.

DANE - Marcella S. (Hellenbrand) Marks, age 92, of Dane, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Waunakee Manor with her family by her side.

MAZOMANIE - Chris Gene Schwichtenberg, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, at his home in rural Mazomanie. He was born in Madison on July 31, 1975, to Carl G. and Joyce…

OREGON - Todd A. Casanova, age 54, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was born on…

SUN CITY, Ariz. / JANESVILLE / MCFARLAND - Irene Teisberg, age 82, entered into eternal life with Jesus at her side early in the morning of Feb. 11, 2015.

COTTAGE GROVE - Janet "Jan" Spencer, age 72, passed away with her loving family by her side, on Feb. 13, 2015, following a brief and courageous battle with CJD.

MADISON - Rene Owen McShane, M.Div., M.S.S.W., of Madison, Wis., passed away on Feb. 13, 2015, at the age of 76. Rene was born to Frank and Viola McShane, of Lannon, Wis. He attended Shorewood…

MADISON - Gregory Perkins, age 53, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015.