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A lot of discussion is centered around Donald Trump’s knowledge and temperament to be commander in chief. Critics cite his lack of understanding of the complexities of the war in the Middle East and his often confusing outbursts of anger…

Those mean old Republicans are “foisting private, taxpayer-funded independent charter schools” on the good people of Madison, wrote former School Board member Barbara Arnold in her Monday letter, "'Charter czar' is bad public policy."

North Carolina’s governor justifies his signing of his state’s controversial bathroom bill into law by saying it keeps men out of the ladies’ rooms, and women out of the men’s rooms.

As the debate over tenure for University of Wisconsin System educators continues, it's worth noting that the World Credit Union Center on Mineral Point Road would not be in Madison if it were not for UW's reputation as a first-rate…

I am having a hard time rationalizing the Black Lives Matter movement when it only seems interested in black lives mattering when a white person is involved.

Shaw played in 25 games for the Commodores in her redshirt junior season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.

Most of the time it's University of Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes who garners headlines for memorable moments in post-game interviews.

Say this much for Norwegians, they sure know how to celebrate their heritage. At least that’s the case every year about this time, when Norwegian history is commemorated during annual Syttende Mai festivities.

Best-Selling Books Week Ended May 8th.

BARABOO - Carl F. Voll, age 88, of Baraboo, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the St. Clare Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Lyons (West Baraboo) on June 5, 1927, the third child of…

WHITEWATER - Dr. James Richard Connor, age 87, of Whitewater, Wis., passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Whitewater.

SAUK PRAIRIE / LODI - Daniel R. Bockhop, age 61, passed away May 10, 2016, at UW Hospital, Madison, surrounded by family.

MAZOMANIE - James M. "Jim" Auchue, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001…

COLUMBUS - Peggy J. Fredrick, age 80, of Columbus, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born on March 23, 1936, in Columbus, to Willard and Marian (Thomas) Owen. She graduated from Columbus High…

REEDSBURG - Francis "Frank" Cundari III, age 59, of Reedsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison following a lingering illness. He was born on June 28, 1956, in Chicago, Ill., the son of…

REEDSBURG - Joyce V. Verthein, age 85, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Our House Memory Care in Reedsburg.

MADISON - Lucille Jacobson, age 91, of Madison, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Lucille was born on March 23, 1925, in the beautiful Township of Caledonia, the daughter of Irwin and Bernice (Jevens) Allan.

MARSHALL - Theodora P. Margala, age 72, died at her home in Marshall on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

State Republicans soundly defeated Trump in April, but now must contend with him at the top of their ticket in the fall.

Madison's three main hospitals, along with the Madison Fire Department and Dane County EMS, will offer free, half-hour training sessions in hands-only CPR May 21 at two dozen sites.