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The Rev. Julius Brent and many of those at Hope of Christ Assembly have lost loved ones to the disease.

Earlier this year, I spoke with Mequon native Kathleen Hale as she released her first book into the world, the young adult murder mystery set in Friendship, “No One Else Can Have You.” In our …

Just Read It is a regular feature in which the State Journal seeks recommendations from authors, literary enthusiasts and experts, focused on the contributor’s particular genre of expertise.

Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

When it comes to telling stories, television does a pretty good job. It’s no novel, but it does well within its limitations – the standardized hour-long time slot, the serialized nature of a w…

A few of the many arts events happening around Madison this week:

The company hopes for FDA approval to fast-track its product.

Heather Lins' calendar craft kits earn her $10,000 and a trip to New York City.

It's not unusual for politicians to think they know what's best for us. It's just more fun to point out when the politicians are members of the Republican party.

If voters approve, the state Constitution would be amended to require that transportation-related revenues be used exclusively for transportation.

Janet Hagen, a well-known fitness instructor in town, is taking her own advice and listening to her body.

With the Madison Marathon’s popularity continuing to grow, race organizers have increased the potential field this year to 2,000 runners.

A displaying male wild turkey is a rewarding sight.Equally rewarding, considerably less common, and somewhat perplexing is a male ruffed grouse displaying in autumn.

Before I learned I had multiple sclerosis (MS), I prided myself on being the consummate party planner and entertainer. It was nothing to host 35 people for Thanksgiving dinner, or 60 people fo…

A full marathon, half marathon and kids race (about a half mile, for ages 3-12) are part of Madison Marathon’s fall race events on Sunday, Nov. 9, with staging at the Capitol Square. The day o…

Coming in Wisconsin this week.

CHICAGO — A decade ago, when I was a graduate student in teacher training, a frightening thing came from an accomplished and generally excellent professor.

I am a faithful and loving husband to a wonderful woman, and I do not make a practice of hugging women I don’t know. But if I had the chance, I wouldn’t hesitate to embrace Kaci Hickox.

Burt Avedon and Susan Colby have finished a successful kickstarter campaign to help them get their Avedon & Colby field shirt to the market. 

Republicans say they'll maintain control of the Legislature.