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Donald Trump has killed off the Republican Party. The "leadership" of the party, men such as U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, helped Trump kill the old elephant.

When U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan announced his support of Donald Trump, I was reminded of the children’s story “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” by Hans Christian Andersen.

When I was a pediatric resident at the University of Chicago in the late 1970s, I was thrilled to meet Muhammad Ali.

Michael Peterson, 35, took part in a fight outside of a bar on State Street in November, the statement said. Peterson, who was convicted of a felony in 2006, stashed a handgun in a trash container after fleeing the scene,…

George the white rhinoceros first came to the zoo in 1976.

Public Protection and Judiciary Committee chairman Paul Rusk said he wants recommendations to ensure jail safety during the 3½ to 5 years it could take to plan for, approve and construct an addition to the Public Safety Building.

The mayor is asking managers to offer budgets with no growth except for full funding of previously approved items in order to help close an estimated $3 million to $5 milliion gap in the 2017 budget.

UW started sanding the court almost three weeks ago and appear to have it finished in time for summer workouts.

By mid-afternoon Monday, Johnson had not publicly commented on Trump's remarks, which were made Thursday.

The Exiles team represents McFarland, Monona Grove and Madison La Follette.

Koval's blog post, written in a tone that was often sarcastic, frustrated and incredulous, reiterated that he didn't fear a review but thought it was a waste of money.

MADISON - Alvin W. Moone, age 80, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Meriter Hospital. Alvin is survived by eight brothers and sisters; and his dear friend, Barbara.

COLUMBUS - Anthony J. Droz, age 31, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Jensen Funeral & Cremation, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to…

PORTAGE - Jean M. Wasson, age 82, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

WINDSOR - Diane Elizabeth Gotzion passed away peacefully at her home in Windsor after a long courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, June 6, 2016.

JANESVILLE - Michael Howard Bjoin, age 67, of Janesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born Oct. 20, 1948, in Janesville, the son of the late Howard and…

MIDDLETON / WAUSAU - JoEllen Elizabeth Powles Torresani, age 53, of Middleton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in Buffalo, Wyo. while on a vacation with her oldest daughter. JoEllen went on a hike and did not return…

MADISON - Sharynn K. Schloemer, age 61, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016.

MADISON / WATERLOO - A fine and proud Norwegian gentleman left the earth on June 4, 2016. We were fortunate that he graced our lives. He was a wonderful soldier, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Always smiling, and with a…

WEDC spokesman Steven Michels is replacing former Scott Walker spokeswoman Laurel Patrick who is leaving state.