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As state GOP gathers in Green Bay, Donald Trump remains the elephant in the room
State Republicans soundly defeated Trump in April, but now must contend with him at the top of their ticket in the fall.
Free CPR training at many Dane County sites May 21
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.
Friday rain ahead of cool weekend
Showers in Madison Friday afternoon will usher in cooler weather for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
By monitoring streams, Madison West student furthers passion for water, community
Camryn Kluetmeier's work monitoring the health of local streams has won her recognition from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
John Kass: Clinton lucky social media wasn't around early in her career
Hillary Clinton will not be elected president of the United States. Why? Because she can’t win, that’s why. And the sooner you figure this out, the calmer you will be.
Ex-salesman faces 19 felonies for bogus seed sales to local farmers
Reaching out to his former customers, police said, Douglas Pfaff brought them a great deal on corn seed from what he said was his new employer. But there wasn't a kernel of truth in his pitch, and farmers got nothing…
Drug arrest in Lafayette County linked to widespread meth operation
One of two people arrested on drug charges a week ago in Lafayette County has been linked to a widespread methamphetamine operation in southwestern Wisconsin and eastern Iowa that has been under investigation for two years.
Area restaurants and hotels ordered to pay $724,000 in back wages
The payments result from an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Curling: Lori Mountford elected to U.S. Curling Association's Hall of Fame
Mountford participated in the 1988 and 1998 Olympics and was selected as the USCA 1991 Female Athlete of the Year.
Badgers men's basketball: Nigel Hayes measurements at NBA Draft Combine
University of Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes was officially measured at the NBA Draft Combine.
Hands on Wisconsin: Scott Walker has advice for tenured UW faculty
Gov. Scott Walker never fails the need to point out the shortage of welders in Wisconsin. Now that professors have less job security, at least they have something to fall back on.
Wine blends: Why you should drink them, and 10 affordable bottles
People love purity. They trust it; they think of it as “better” or even “the best.” Proclaiming something to be 100 percent this or that is a tactic used by brands to convey quality. We are conditioned to assume as…
Police name student arrested for allegedly having gun in class at La Follette High School
Madison police have identified the student who allegedly had a gun in class at La Follette High School on Wednesday.
Interstate ramps in Janesville set to close as rebuild continues
Two entrance ramps to Interstate 39/90 in Janesville will be closing within the next week, as work continues on the massive rebuild and expansion of the highway from the Illinois state line to Madison.
Pro golf: Jerry Kelly shoots 5-under 67 to open Players Championship
Madison native Jerry Kelly shot a 5-under-par 67 to open the Players Championship on Thursday at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Donald Trump, Paul Ryan pledge cooperation
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan pledged to work together despite their differences after a meeting Thursday aimed at repairing their breach and unifying a party torn over Trump's rise to the cusp of the GOP presidential…
Madison men charged in Sauk County bank robbery
Two men from Madison were indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday for allegedly robbing a Sauk County bank at gunpoint in October.
Three homicides are linked, Madison police say
"This is our highest priority right now," Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain said. "There are many detectives getting very little sleep now."
Restaurant News: 'Jesus Lunch' mom opens West Side coffee shop
Helbachs Coffee House, 410 D'Onofrio Drive, opened last week in a former Victor Allen's location off of Mineral Point Road.
Work starts on longest bike bridge/boardwalk in Wisconsin
A bike's-eye view of the north shore of Lake Waubesa, on the state's longest combined bridge and boardwalk, is only a year away.