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While the task of replacing wide receiver Alex Erickson lingered as a major issue for the University of Wisconsin football program this offseason, perhaps the more pressing need was finding enough depth behind new No. 1 Robert Wheelwright.

The proposed amendment to the county's "living wage" ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 for county employees and government contractors before eventually tying it to inflation.

WASHINGTON — This week Russian bombers flew out of Iranian air bases to attack rebel positions in Syria. The State Department pretended not to be surprised.

CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers were patient at the plate, and that's something they want to improve. Yet despite drawing a career-high seven walks from Jake Arrieta, they weren't able to overcome a big day by Kris Bryant.

This State Journal editorial ran on Aug. 18, 1941:

Harley-Davidson manufactured and sold about 340,000 Screamin' Eagle Pro Super Tuners since 2008 that allowed users to modify a motorcycle's emissions control system to increase power and performance, according to court filings by the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency.

In response to Wednesday's editorial "Cop camera provides clarity to controversy," it is quite apparent Gov. Scott Walker is using this tragedy as an opportunity to "pose for holy pictures" again (just like when he took credit for the strength…

Allow me to point out to all the whining Republican detractors of Donald Trump three significant points.

For a while now I have felt a certain anger, viciousness and maybe even hatred has been lurking beneath the surface of some Donald Trump supporters. Sunday's letter to the editor "Trump fans will be heard on Election Day" tends…

Donald Trump called Monday for "extreme vetting" of immigrants. He said those "who support bigotry and hatred will not be admitted for immigration into the country." That's Trump himself.

I was amused by recent pundits’ claims that Donald Trump is unstable and unfit to be president.

Gov. Scott Walker said Thursday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would benefit from focusing on his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, instead of "sideshow issues."

Local marijuana advocates failed to gain the needed traction to get a question legalizing the drug on the on the November ballot.

A recent proposal to purchase a re-entry home in the city's South Side is facing criticism from community leaders and residents because of its close proximity to an elementary school.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has set up an anonymous tip line for anyone with information on the police shooting of a black man whose death sparked violence in Milwaukee.

MADISON - Chick-fil-A seeks to fill as many as 100 jobs for its new location at 4212 E. Washington Ave. near East Towne Mall.

Best-Selling Books Week Ended Aug. 14th.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin system's governing body has approved a request for $42.5 million in new funding.

There’s a great children’s riddle here, something like: What has thousands of ears but still can’t hear?

MADISON - John Victor Hario, age 92, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Karmenta Care Center. He was born on April 24, 1924, in Hibbing, Minn., the son of John E. and Marie (Nehiba) Hario.