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Pro golf: Putting problems force Steve Stricker to be content to be among those lurking at John Deere Classic

Sat, 07/11/2015 - 12:30am
Despite needing 31 putts, the three-time John Deere Classic champ shot his 22nd straight round in the 60s at TPC Deere Run and is just four shots back.

Cohousing developments on the rise in Madison

Sat, 07/11/2015 - 12:05am
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — About 40 people — toddlers, divorcees, young couples and teenagers — crowd into a massive dining room, where enticing smells drift out of a restaurant-grade kitchen.

Opponents call for veto of expanded payday loan services

Sat, 07/11/2015 - 12:00am
The provision was adopted by the Legislature as part of the last-minute, catch-all amendment to the state budget.

Brewers: Seventh-inning blues cost Milwaukee again in loss to the Dodgers

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:33pm
Los Angeles scores three times in the bottom of the seventh off Jimmy Nelson to escape with a 3-2 victory.

Northwoods League: Lodi's Fred Manke gets down to business in Battle Creek

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:15pm
Fred Manke has aspired to play baseball professionally since childhood, and the 19-year-old has already proven he’s willing to get out of his comfort zone to pursue his goals.

Mallards: Kenosha batters Madison pitching for 14 runs

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:15pm
KENOSHA — Pitching and defense let the Madison Mallards down on Friday night.

Junior golf: A pair of Jacobs finish atop the ladder at Madison City Junior Tournament

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 7:45pm
Jacob O'Loughlin rallies to catch first-round leader Jacob Werlein and share boys title; Loren Skibba repeats as girls champion.

Records show ride that broke at Dells had past violations

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 7:13pm
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (AP) — State inspection records show a ride that broke at Wisconsin Dells this week had been cited for past violations.

Walker set to sign budget Sunday

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 6:30pm
Gov. Scott Walker announced he'll sign the 2015-17 state budget Sunday afternoon, spokeswoman Laurel Patrick said. 

Founders should be revered for their ideals -- Will Olson

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 6:00pm
This year I noticed a new Independence Day tradition: The sharing of articles highlighting the flaws of the Founding Fathers.

City services are worth our tax dollars -- Dr. Richard Friday

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 6:00pm
I have recently requested city services on three occasions. The responses were prompt, courteous and professional.

Sanders wouldn't accept 'corporate' donation -- Bill Sullivan

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 6:00pm
Several weeks ago I mailed a $25 donation to the Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign for president. The check, which includes my name and that of my one-man lawn service, was returned to me un-cashe…

Stranger's tip helped with dog adoption -- Lois Petrie

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 6:00pm
This is letter is to thank the gentleman I met a couple months ago on Pflaum Road in Madison in the black truck with the extended cab with the elderly black lab.

Alliant to charge more for electricity in 2016

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 5:30pm
The increase is a result of higher fuel costs incurred in the winter of 2013-2014.

Tech and Biotech: Digsite and Health eFilings add investors

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 5:00pm
The two Madison startups are the latest to report new funding commitments.

Dells thrill ride that malfunctioned has had inspection violations

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 4:30pm
The Catapult passed a safety inspection in June but it violated state safety standards by not providing proper safety documentation in 2011 and 2013. 

Prep boys golf: Middleton and Waunakee earn all-state academic mention

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 4:30pm
Jefferson finishes atop Division 2; Cambridge third in Division 3 

Roll Call: Key votes from the Wisconsin congressional delegation this week

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 4:30pm
Here's how members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation voted on major issues this week. 

Scott Walker’s Wisconsin pals Reince Priebus and Paul Ryan sidelined in primary

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 4:30pm
CHICAGO — Inside a suburban Milwaukee convention hall in June 2012, Wisconsin’s Scott Walker had just learned he’d become the first U.S. governor to survive a recall election when his old frie…

Scott Fitzgerald: Public had big impact on state budget

Fri, 07/10/2015 - 3:45pm
The Legislature passed the 2015-17 state budget last week after months of public hearings, debate and deliberation.

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