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SUN PRAIRIE — After back-to-back losses to Middleton and Janesville Craig, Sun Prairie junior JP Curran knew he and his teammates needed to get back on the right track.

WASHINGTON — In December, President Obama said he wished to see Iran ultimately become a “very successful regional power.” His wish — a nightmare for the Western-oriented Arab states — is beco…

The spring business luncheon gathering, at the Kohl Center, drew nearly 600 people.

The Plan Commission on Monday approved 5-4 Patrick Properties' proposal for a four-story, 41,000-square-foot building at the corner of Monroe and Glenway.

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority provides critical tax credits for three projects but refuses three other requests.

Time has shown that President Barack Obama's health care law is a success. Many Republican leaders have wisely decided to give up their opposition to it.

Though I agree with Wednesday's letter "Save protests for after school" that missing school negatively affects the achievement gap, the writer should stick to the facts about the teachers' wal…

Last week's State Journal story "Campus pumps economy" indicated that every $1 of state tax invested in the University of Wisconsin System produced an additional $24 in economic activity in the state.

I supported President Barack Obama in both elections, but this trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, has tested my faith in his leadership.

Small government conservatives and skittish liberals, despite polls showing majority support for both medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, refuse to consider legalizing it in Wisconsin,…

Fans call Inferno "a playground for adults" as well as a second home where club-goers find acceptance.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said on Thursday he is pursuing legal remedies to avoid paying for the full cost of the state's new test for elementary and middle school students after technologica…

Joshua Van Haften is charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.

A delegation from Norway is spending this week inspecting the church west of Mount Horeb to determine if it can be taken apart and shipped back to Noway and rebuilt.

Our American Revival shared its decision a day after Democrats sought official reporting on taxpayer costs.

A man whose body was found last week in Lake Mendota had sent text messages to state and federal drug agents for whom he was working, complaining of the treatment he was receiving from the man…

Lohse gives up just three hits in seven innings for the Brewers, who snap an eight-game losing streak.

Liberals are echoing rabid conservative in the criticism of President Obama and his pushing for fast track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership. 

CORDOVA, Tenn. - Ethel Austin-Wiers of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Munster, Ind., passed away Monday, April 20, 2015.

MADISON - James Joseph Brill M.D., age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at his home in his sleep.