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The earthquake that rocked Haiti five years ago brought unimaginable death and destruction. It’s aftermath generated unforeseen compassion and largesse.

The non-profit will tell the story of beer, hops and feature changing exhibits

The Badgers coach is still waiting results from tests on Jackson's injured right foot and isn't sure Frank Kaminsky will return from a concussion to play against Nebraska.

On Friday, the day French police killed the terrorists who attacked Charlie Hebdo, the liberal Saudi blogger Raif Badawi was publicly flogged in Jeddah for insulting Islam.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A cybersecurity research lab is opening at the University Research Park in Madison.

Monona Grove holds No. 1 spot in Division 2 rankings

Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to needy children in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at emptystockingclub.com or m…

Veterans referred to the hospital as "Candy Land."

The talents of APT's Brenda DeVita and Tracy Michelle Arnold are showcased in Forward Theater's 'The Other Place'

The move follows state legislation allowing classified research at UW campuses.

These doctors have an important appointment on their schedules today — with a painting.

Michel de Montaigne has been dead some 423 years now, thus I admire him from afar. Mine is an amateur study of the man, reading him in bits and pieces over the years, often on my phone while s…

For the first time in about 25 years, the water level of the all the Great Lakes is above normal.

On average, Madison lakes are frozen for a little over 100 days of the year, typically freezing in December and thawing out in April. 

As they start their 50th year, the Madison Potters Guild faces a significant challenge — costly repairs to their kilns.

Madison's Lifeline jump rope inventor now owns a wedding venue business.

“The Inland Northwest Blood Center is critically low on two types of blood … The blood center has only 10 percent of the needed blood supply,” reports the Spokesman Review in Washington.

Irony filled last Monday’s Associated Press photo of Gov. Scott Walker again taking the oath of office. Overseeing the ceremony was Shirley Abrahamson, chief justice of the state Supreme Court.

Donation: The Attic Angel Association has donated $25,200 to the Urban League of Dane County. The community grant supports the 21st Century Careers program to help teens find meaningful jobs. …

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