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I am concerned with all of the killings and violence that has been in the news recently. Several instances of domestic abuse have ended with a death. There also was a recent shooting at the prom in Antigo.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is a prime example of "the pride of unshriven intellect, the arrogant assumption that the mind of man can make or unmake the laws of nature." These are the the words of Edward Short…

It appears the Zika virus has spread rapidly to South and Central America. Considering the possible devastating results and the current lack of a vaccine, I would hope our national legislative bodies would aggressively fund Zika research.

Thank you to the kind gentleman who took the time to retrieve the wrist watch I left on the top of the trunk of my car. He brought it to me while we were stopped at an intersection.

Phil Hands' cartoon on Wednesday depicted Hillary Clinton coyly saying "I never inhaled" when asked about her relationship with Charles Koch.

The Cambridge native and NCAA Division III All-American takes the men's race after a short layoff.

The UW Law School student from Waukesha beats out Monroe native Holly Nearman.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Boston University tops the Badgers for the Jablonic Cup.

The game is scheduled to resume at 11 a.m. Sunday with UW leading 2-0.

Charter schools are public schools in that they are funded by taxpayer money, cannot charge tuition, and must be open to all students, through a lottery system if needed.

He plans to authorize only nonprofit organizations, not for-profit companies, to run independent charter schools in Madison.

Former University of Wisconsin fullback Derek Watt was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Jim Hegenbarth says the ninth-biggest bank in Dane County is focused on its home base and it's personal-touch approach.

The Home Talent League, an adult amateur baseball league that has been active in south central Wisconsin since 1929, will begin its season with a full list of games on Sunday.

I have managed a successful and rewarding construction business in the Madison area for over 30 years. I am now considering retirement and working to provide a responsible and smooth succession for TDS Custom Construction, my business.

MADISON - Veronica J. Butler, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

WEST ALLIS / MONTELLO - Barbara Anderson, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016, at the Aster Retirement Center of Cottage Grove. Barbara was born in Milwaukee and married husband, Harvey, on March 6, 1948. Barbara spent most…

MADISON - John A. George, age 49, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 1 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2016. Visitation will be held at…