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After aggravating Republicans with a defiant State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced that he’s eager to work with the GOP — “to get to yes,” as he put it.

Marissa Alexander got out of jail last week, but she is not free. At best, she enjoys only a species of freedom, a defective freedom that imperfectly resembles the real thing.

Honor: Emily Bowman of Pardeeville, a North Scott 4-H Club member, has been chosen as one of eight 4-H members from across the nation to design the 2015 National 4-H Congress.

All-Big Ten junior Lauren Chypyha defeated Klara Supejova 6-1, 6-3 and the No. 1 pair of junior Lauren Burich and freshman Kelsey Grambeau helped UW win the doubles point en route to a 5-2 vic…

Following his official visit to Virginia, Miami Gulliver Prep linebacker Dominic Sheppard told BadgerNation he is de-committing from the University of Wisconsin and is no longer considering si…

This time, the Seahawks are the only ones deflated after Russell Wilson's gutsy pass is picked off after a crazy catch puts Seattle in position to strike the final blow. 

The storm, which lingered over the state for more than 24 hours, dropped its heaviest snowfall totals in the southeastern part of the state. 

The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team sits atop the Big Ten Conference standings, looking down at what can best be described as chaos.

The suspect is described as a slender white man, about 5-foot-8, wearing a dark coat, a dark hooded sweatshirt and a ski mask.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nicole Bauman didn’t set any records Sunday, but she did something more significant. She led the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team to a victory.

State government leaders support a business model for governing, as illustrated by popular mantras like, “open for business” and “fiscal responsibility.” But what business would allow a shareh…

Gov. Scott Walker suggested the unprecedented cuts he is proposing to the University of Wisconsin System could be ameliorated if only the faculty and staff worked a little harder.

Thank you for the Jan. 22 article regarding another bar license approved for Downtown. Our neighborhoods are drowning in alcohol and we do not need another bar. The high alcohol outlet density…

Gov. Scott Walker has proposed that prospective secondary school teachers who pass content exams in their fields should be certified by the state, regardless of what other qualifications they …

I agree with the Jan. 26 letter “Fitchburg doesn't need two new fire stations” that no one wants to waste public funds or put residents at risk.

Gov. Scott Walker would like us to believe he can fund a new sports arena for the Milwaukee Bucks with magic dollars. That is, he can make $220 million appear out of thin air, with no impact o…

Though attendance was down on Sunday because of snow, hundreds of Orchid enthusiasts attended Orchid Quest in its new location this weekend.

The city of Madison uses chip sealing as a cost-effective preventative measure for the 780 miles of streets the city needs to maintain. 

BARNEVELD - John E. Bergum, age 75, of Barneveld, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Dec. 21, 1939, in Monroe, the son of Ervin and Celia (Dunn) Bergum.

Last week, I started sharing my list of the most common organizing mistakes and easy ways to avoid them. Here are the last few mistakes and suggested solutions: