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WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do.

The officer arrested the man on a pending charge of OWI fourth offense, a felony.

Public education is under attack here in Wisconsin.

"I thought the food was really good, but they just didn't have enough business to pay the bills, and after two years, we just had to make a change," the building's owner said.

The vegan-only donut shop offers classic donut flavors like vanilla and chocolate glazed and blueberry lemon, as well as filled donuts and seasonal options.

Last month Wisconsin's mild-mannered Gov. Tony Evers sent a memo to state employees advising them to consult with their supervisors and legal counsel before handing over documents or coworkers to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency in the event of…

The trail is intended to provide a deeper understanding of Wright's connections to Madison.

Crowd sizes were 4% smaller in coach Mike Hastings' second season than in his first as the Badgers had at least 10,000 ticket scans in only one game.

Program records, a career milestone and season bests highlighted the past week of high school lacrosse action. Vote for your favorite performance to be the Supernova.

Have you ever gone shopping and seen a line on the receipt for sales tax?

Thanks for publishing the New York Daily News editorial, "US senator's 9/11 history is warped," about the folly of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, who called to investigate the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

I was disappointed with the May 1 letter to the editor "Trump just needs a little time to fulfill promises." It advocates for patience and support for our president.

President Donald Trump is offering illegal immigrants $1,000 to leave the country? Wow!

I am the grandson of M. Starr Nichols. He graduated from UW-Madison with a Ph.D. He was the first assistant director of the newly created state department of hygiene in addition to being a professor in the chemical engineering department.

Aaron Gordon went to the postgame interview room after his latest heroic moment for the Denver Nuggets, took a seat with his two nephews on his lap and waited for somebody to say something.

WASHINGTON — Jaccob Slavin scored in overtime, Frederik Andersen made 13 saves in his return from injury and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 2-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night.

CLEVELAND — Tyrese Haliburton made a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining and the Indiana Pacers scored the final eight points in 47.9 seconds to stun the short-handed and top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead…

The PGA Championship released its field Tuesday for next week at Quail Hollow, leaning heavily on the top 100 in the world ranking and giving full consideration to players from the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League.

Area forwards delivered pivotal goals during the past week of high school girls soccer action. Vote for your favorite athlete to be this week's Supernova.