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A UW-Madison student was bilked out of $1,500 when he fell for the old phone scam in which the caller says he's a police officer and demands payment for so-called crimes and threatens arrest.

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush announced Tuesday he will "actively explore" a presidential run, and his entry would strengthen a GOP field that already looks like it will be far better than …

Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week. 

Watch out for a holiday loan swindle that lures you into giving your financial information to a tax preparation company.

Sun Prairie-based Woven Journey is a note card company with a social mission to help others.

The loss of life at a Pakistani school is unfathomable — at least 141 dead, 132 of them children.

Packaged caramel apples are being blamed for a listeria outbreak that sickened 28 people, including two in Wisconsin, with five deaths reported.

Of all the things birds need in winter — water, food and a protective habitat — it is proximity to secluded perches that rate near the top. Provide everything else and most birds may still be …

A man smoking a cigarette in Tenney Park Thursday night was mugged by three people, losing his cellphone and money to the attackers, police reported.

On Friday, the average price was $2.478 a gallon, dropping a dime in the past week. This compares to $2.853 a month ago and $3.031 a year ago.

A Beloit man considered to be at risk has been reported missing.

The Madison-based country singer-songwriter is finding a following, and some new styles to explore. 

If Santa Claus' sleigh breaks down in Madison on Christmas Eve, he won't be able to take a Metro Transit bus to make his rounds.

Students going to UW-Madison are getting their money's worth.

Jill Tomalin will advise top CUNA officials in the newly created post, in addition to being chief operating officer.

A Downtown church is renting out the recently-renovated Orpheum Theater to put on a free Christmas concert Saturday featuring a 150-voice choir.

A winter warmer doubter embraces the style and finds unexpected diversity and appreciation even of the most classic holiday beers.

The acorn grew into a bur oak tree with a trunk so thick it recently took 20 preschoolers holding hands to circle it.

Credit Gov. Scott Walker and his fellow Republicans for improving state finances, based on strict accounting standards.

The pantry's operator, Verona Area Needs Network (VANN), and Dane County officials announced a lease agreement Thursday that, pending County Board approval, would provide a larger, more versat…