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The State Journal asked the Department of Justice last month to weigh in on whether the UW System violated government transparency laws last month.

WASHINGTON — Why did he do it? FBI director James Comey spent 14 minutes laying out an unassailable case for prosecuting Hillary Clinton for the mishandling of classified material. Then at literally the last minute, he recommended against prosecution.

Right-hander Aaron Wilkerson and infielder Wendell Rijo will join Milwaukee.

What is happening to this country?

Is Donald Trump planning for failure?

Wednesday's letter to the editor "Walker needs a new campaign slogan" criticized Gov. Scott Walker's "divide and conquer" tactics, which the writer claims have resulted in a "seemingly endless polarization" of the electorate.

Why can't Madison police officers defuse situations rather than using force? This is a question being asked by concerned citizens who aren't fully informed.

I totally disagree with the July 1 letter to the editor "Former chief shouldn't judge Madison police."

The reigning state championship squad is off to a 17-1 start.

Berggren said his priority of playing in the Summer League is to either earn an invite to an NBA Training Camp or gain exposure for another season overseas.

Booth 331. That’s where you’ll find Madison acrylic and mixed media artist Christine Echtner as she relishes participating in Art Fair on the Square this weekend — for the first time in more than 20 years.

The turbines are planned for St. Croix County, about 230 miles northwest of Madison.

Best-Selling Books Week Ended July 3rd.

Democrats criticize Ron Johnson for floating a possible hearing on an FBI investigation that resulted in no charges.

WAUNAKEE - Robert J. "Bob" Ballweg, age 46, of Waunakee, died on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at a Madison hospital following a brief illness. He was born on April 23, 1970, in Madison to Jerome and Caroline (Hetzel) Ballweg. He…

STOUGHTON - Donald N. Oncken, age 83, of Stoughton, passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. He was born on Jan. 23, 1933, in Madison, the son of John H. and Melva L.…

MADISON - Our beloved mother, Bernadette C. "Bert" (nee Carroll) Smith, age 90, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016, at All Saints Assisted Living. She was born in Rugby, N.D., on March 9, 1926, the eldest child of Raymond…

Union leaders have been told wiener production will cease by the end of September.

The threat of severe weather in Madison has diminished as Thursday has gone on, with forecasters now calling for a 50-50 chance for showers and thunderstorms into the night.