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MADISON - Helen J. Sailing, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was born on July 11, 1925, in Madison, the daughter of William and Ruth (Grose) Huntley.

The freshman retires the final six hitters in order on just 10 pitches as the Vikings turn back the Bulldogs for their first state title.

A Madison man reported he was mugged in the 2000 block of Atwood Avenue last Wednesday, June 10, Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain said.

Citing scientific studies, Pope Francis says we are "reaching a breaking point" with regard to environmental degradation from global warming.

A dispute over an incident in a nightclub led to a confrontation early Tuesday morning that left a Madison man with a broken nose and an orbital fracture, Madison police said.

Two Janesville residents were arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection with two separate vehicle chases that took place this month, Janesville police said.

While many worry about dealing with the homeless and drifters in Downtown Madison, the lawmakers working on the state budget also pose a threat to the our quality of life.  

GRAND CHUTE — Coaching high school baseball originally was going to be a temporary gig for former major league pitcher Bob Wickman.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison man accused of trading child pornography with others will spend eight years in federal prison.

Brenner is co-founder of bluDiagnostics, a winner in this year's Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan contest.

I've heard the send-'em-back-then-nuke-'em line before, and milder forms of the blame-Chicago sentiment are common among those living outside the Midwest's biggest city.

I exercise. I exercise more now than I did years ago because I’m older and wiser. Actually, I’m older and have more aches and pains — the wisdom is knowing that if I don’t use my body I will l…

Rachel Dolezal did the right thing by resigning as president of the NAACP’s Spokane, Wash., chapter this week. The civil rights activist ignited national discussion about racial identity when …

President Barack Obama’s announcement last week that he will send an additional 450 U.S. troops to Iraq to train and assist the Iraqi Army in its battle against the self-proclaimed Islamic Sta…

Willie Ty’s has an accomplished chef in the kitchen turning out accomplished casual food.

The book by Badgers insider Patrick Herb merits a spot on the shelf alongside other great UW Athletics stories.

WASHINGTON — “I’m really rich,” Donald Trump informed supporters at his presidential campaign announcement.

There are positive vibes after a surprising 41-win season and a trip to the playoffs for the young team.

Ilyasova, acquired last week from the Milwaukee Bucks for Caron Butler and Shawne Williams, emphasized those traits himself in his first comments to the Detroit media.

This year’s model of the Mount Horeb girls soccer team suits up 10 seniors, five of whom are four-year letterwinners.