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Cody L. Rader, 22, died after he was thrown from his vehicle along Highway 11 near Potter Road in the town of Spring Valley.

One of the attractions in the state has always been its beautiful and varied natural resources. In the past it was easy to take this for granted because it was valued by most in power.

A wow moment:

I was disturbed to hear about the Wisconsin Dairy Industry and Rep. Lee Nerison's proposed new bill. It would criminalize photography and video of farms taken without the owner’s permission.

Born and raised in Wisconsin, I subsequently lived for a number of years in Hawaii. The private schools in Honolulu rank among the best in the United States.

I graduated from UW-Madison Business School in 1969 and still financially support this world-class university. Both my wife and I are now retired. We can honestly state that our retirement yea…

In June, it will be 52 years since George Wallace stood in the schoolhouse door.

The day after Gov. Scott Walker released his budget, I attended a forum on entrepreneurship hosted by the UW-Madison Business School where Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch spoke.

Ryan emotional over honor

PLAYER OF THE GAME

Sixteen human-dog teams competed in the second annual skijoring event that is part of the 11-year-old festival held this year under brutally cold conditions.

Zachary Stowe was driving on Highway PB near Montrose Road Sunday morning when he lost control of his van, hit a tree, and was pinned inside his vehicle.

PLAIN - Robert P. Pulvermacher, age 88, of Plain, passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at the Greenway Manor Nursing Home in Spring Green. He was born on Dec. 8, 1926, in Richland County, the…

The senior center scored 17 of his 23 points before halftime, and the No. 5 Badgers rolled to a 68-49 victory over Illinois

This week continues my comparisons of basic, simply organized areas with ultra-organized areas.

Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

People who choose to build a new home often can't find what they need in the tight existing home market.

A move back to Madison started a longtime career with Easter Seals Wisconsin for Christine Fessler.

The restoration of a historic but worn locomotive takes time, patience, diligence, precision and funding.

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