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Investors in 2015 have a few up-and-coming threats to watch out for, say state securities' regulators. 

Tony Award winner Karen Olivo makes Madison her home -- and her creative stage.

A large fight between two groups of men was broken up by police Thursday afternoon, but not before a window on an SUV was smashed by a thrown bat.

The holidays are a fun time of year. Giving and receiving presents can be fun, but it can also add stress and clutter. It doesn’t have to be stressful if you are mindful about giving, and do a…

Flip-flop parking on Madison streets starts late Friday night, with the beginning of alternate-side parking for the winter.

An empty, capsized boat found on the Mississippi River south of La Crosse brought rescue teams to the scene on Thursday before it was learned that the two men in the boat had gotten out safely.

Adams County authorities are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Wednesday night.

A two-story rural home in Rock County was destroyed by fire Thursday night, with the home's occupants getting out safely and nobody was injured.

A new record is partially inspired by exploring ways music brings people together.

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.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Dane County judge has dismissed a lawsuit by minority shareholders against Capital Brewery which claimed misconduct by company executives.

Despite the jump, officials say the village's tax rate still will be among the lowest in the county.

Cheryl Heiman started working at Red Caboose Day Care Center in Madison as a high school senior and never left.

OUR VIEW: If $12,000 a year gets more people running for Madison City Council seats, it will be worth it.

A benefit Dec. 7 at the Roxbury Tavern will help owner Tom Gresser as he recovers from a stroke.

Dear Dr. Hanson: My 18-month-old loves his pacifier and is reliant on it in the car and at bedtime. I can’t bear to take it away from him at this point. When do I NEED to get rid of it – and how?

Beyond the bickering housewives and idle children of someone famous, television can be surprisingly progressive.

The young adults who make up the Wisconsin Singers traveling show group all have full-time commitments as UW-Madison students.

Attention, holiday lovers: Early though it might seem, Madison’s annual Holiday Fantasy in Lights display at Olin Park opens on Saturday. The drive-through display is marking 25 years.

Barry Alvarez believes a rivalry is at hand with the latest installment coming Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium.