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With all due respect to municipal Judge Beth L. Cox of Oregon, I must disagree with her thoughts on who should be fined when a minor gets served in a bar.

Perhaps the families sponsoring the "Jesus lunch" at Middleton Fireman's Park should follow the Pope's example.

Various reasons have been touted for MATC building a campus on the South Side of Madison. Among them are economic revitalization and more convenient access for South Side residents. These are myths. I trust the district board will see through…

Last December, 196 nations agreed to act against climate disruption. The recent El Nino winter brought record warm global average temperatures. Alarm bells and exhortations to reduce fossil fuel consumption from climate scientists ring loudly on a daily basis.

It seems rather ironic that a recent Wisconsin State Journal front page had two major headlines: "No arrests in fatal shooting," and "Students spar on 'Jesus lunch.'" The dichotomy is stunning. One group is about peace. The other is about…

Scooter Gennett and Alex Presley homered in the sixth inning, backing an encouraging outing by struggling starter Wily Peralta.

The Badgers (8-13, 5-6 Big Ten) will be the No. 9 seed in the 12-team event and will face No. 8 seed Minnesota at 9 a.m. Thursday in the opening round.

Organizers sold out of the 100 kites they had on hand Sunday for a kite and color festival in Fitchburg.

Pope Francis' 'commitment to bring healing' has seemed far from generous

ESPN Madison's Zach Heilprin joins Jason Galloway to discuss what they learned about the Badgers over 15 practices this spring.

Alice Choi, of Waunakee, is appearing on the program April 25 as its Next Food Club Star.

Alice Choi, of Waunakee, is appearing on the program April 25 as its Next Food Club Star.

Texting at a red light isn't illegal in Wisconsin, but it's not encouraged by law enforcement.

PINE BLUFF - Anna May Krantz, age 88, of Pine Bluff, Wis., passed away peacefully at dawn break on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb, Wis., with her family at her side. Anna May and…

WAUSAU - Kris J. Thomas, age 60, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 11, 2016, in Plant City, Fla., where she resided. She was born in Stevens Point, Wis., on Sept. 24, 1955.

LANCASTER - Loren D. Nix, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on April 24, 2016, after struggling with a long battle with MS. Loren was born on Feb. 18, 1946, the son of Robert Lee and Anna…

Double 10, a primarily take-out Chinese restaurant on University Avenue across from Whole Foods, has closed after almost four years.

The University of Wisconsin has finished up its 15 spring practices, and it’s time to take a look at where the Badgers stand heading into the summer and fall camp.

Former University of Wisconsin women's basketball coach Bobbie Kelsey has been hired by the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to help manage corporate relations for the organization.

Jan Neitzel went to Madison Craft & Gift Shops planning to rent a booth for the towels she embroidered and the dog vests and leashes she crafted. Neitzel’s plans were altered when the owner, Diane Goetz, revealed she was planning…