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Friday's letter to the editor “Bathroom bans defend American morality” said, “Americans have been motivated by moral principles.” As moral people we separated from England, freed the slaves and defeated the Third Reich.

President Barack Obama and the U.S. Supreme Court have betrayed the concept of religious freedom and local control in the almost eight years that Obama has held office.

I read with interest Jonah Goldberg’s recent column, "Millennials like socialism, but do they know what it is?" chiding young people for believing in socialism but not being able to define it.

I never wanted Madison's Central Park to be built. But since its near my house, I figured I could wander down and get some food on Sunday. At the gate I was waved off by a rude little gate guard.…

If Donald Trump becomes president, what would happen to the agriculture industry in Wisconsin?

After spending years attacking the Affordable Care Act (a market-based plan where consumers select coverage from a variety of private insurers) as "government-run health care," Gov. Scott Walker's administration is now promoting a "self-insurance" plan for state employees. Under this…

The Fort Atkinson-based Spacesaver says the purchase will add to its offerings to museums worldwide.

Nigel Hayes will withdraw his name from the 2016 NBA draft entry pool and return for his senior season with the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team.

Jeanne Parr, whose image on the cover of Life magazine helped propel the Madison into the national spotlight, died Thursday in Maui, family members said.

It's hard to convince supporters of Bernie Sanders that despite some flaws with the primary system, Hillary Clinton will likely be the nominee because more American have voted for her.

The camp will take place from June 1-5 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

OREGON - Jovanni J. M, DiMaggio, age 26, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born Aug. 6, 1989, in Long Beach, Calif., to Greg and Brenda DiMaggio.

OREGON - Jovanni J.M, DiMaggio, age 26, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born Aug. 6, 1989, in Long Beach, Calif., to Greg and Brenda DiMaggio.

STOUGHTON - Michael B. Akers, age 64, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Nov. 22, 1951, in Tacoma, Wash., son of Robert and Irene Akers.

SANFORD, Fla. - Nancy L. Nelson, loving wife to Gerald Nelson, cherished mother, and grandmother, age 70, of Sanford, Fla. (formerly of Stoughton, Wis.) passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2016.

MADISON - Subhash N. Antani, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Dr. Antani was a beloved and devoted physics educator whose career spanned over 30 years. He retired as Professor Emeritus after 22 years at Edgewood College. His…

MADISON - Lee Ann Kleeman, age 73, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at home with her husband at her side. A full obituary will be published on Sunday May 29, 2016. Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com.

MADISON - Louella "Lou" Kulhanek, age 76, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Lou was born in Omaha, Neb. on June 9, 1939, to the late Lloyd and Helen Hillers. Lou grew up in Fremont,…

BROWNTOWN - Nathan N. Norder, age 71, of Browntown, died on Monday, May 23, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Monroe, the son of Orville and Esther (Wachendorf) Norder. He attended Monroe High School.…

MADISON - Mary Hansen, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on March 7, 1928, in Madison, the daughter of Thomas T. Nash and Bertha (Meisner) Nash. Mary attended Madison…