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The highly touted prospect from Utah had enrolled early and gone through spring practice with the Badgers, but will not return in the fall.

Gov. Scott Walker has appointed the son of his campaign chairman and president of one of the state’s leading conservative foundations to the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

Two years after request for investigation into jobs agency, Ismael Ozanne says he is considering whether to open one.

When are the people of Wisconsin going to wake up and see the destruction that is being done to our public schools?

The speed limit change to 70 mph should only apply to automobiles and light trucks that are capable of stopping, accelerating and maneuvering at speeds in excess of 70 mph.

It's about time Wisconsin caught up with all the other states. Many highways are designed to handle speeds of 75 mph anyway. Most other states have had higher speed limits for years. Some are 75 mph.

Unscrupulous advertising campaigns by a few residential building contractors have offered such deals as two for one windows, buy one window and get one free, buy one window and get the second …

Working in health care, I’ve witnessed many blessings, miracles and tragedies. I am often reminded of one patient -- a little boy who nearly died from an asthma attack. Both parents were long-…

Forty years ago, parents of children with disabilities rejoiced in the passage of a new federal law that recognized their kids’ right to a free, appropriate public education. The Individuals w…

The Crusaders sweep all flights to bounce back in a big way from their first dual-meet loss of the season.

The Madison biopharmaceutical company is working on drugs to identify and treat cancer.

Raven Software, Middleton, held the first of several 25th anniversary festivities for its employees Friday.

The former volunteer assistant dean of discipline at a rural Edgerton private school pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of disorderly conduct for a case originally charged as a sexual assault.

Also, Wisconsin gets more national attention for having the most vulnerable Senate seat, and Rebecca Kleefisch rises.

The man sustained bruises and road rash.

WISCONSIN DELLS - John "Jack" Nelson, age 79, of Wisconsin Dells, and lifelong resident passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells.

POYNETTE - Ronald Hazard, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at American Way in Portage. Ronald was born on Dec. 6, 1925, in Leeds Township, Columbia County, the son of Raymond and…

MADISON - Richard C. Emden, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Funeral services will be held at OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1701 McKenna Blvd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Ma…

TAMPA, Fla. - Jacqueline J. "Jackie" (Johnson) Kirk, age 63, of Tampa, Fla., passed away on May 16, 2015. She was born on Sept. 15, 1951, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Leonard and Christin…

A homeless man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly stole a beer and battered the victim, Madison police said.