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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The conservative group at the heart of the investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's 2012 recall campaign says the state election board improperly plowed ahead with its probe…

Our world has always been a place of struggles, human conflicts and horrendous wars. We know that each passing year there has been major trials and difficulties such as famines, earthquakes, t…

Many thanks to the State Journal and to Shelley Peterman-Schwarz for Sunday's column "SAIL can help older adults," informing our community about Supporting Active Independent Living and its se…

Barry Alvarez has more than earned the right to be paid to coach this bowl game. 

The letter in Monday's State Journal "Yahara needs better upkeep to compete" blamed the golf course's woes on poor maintenance. While I agree, I don't think the letter went far enough.

Thank you to the thoughtful customer at Woodman's West grocery store who found and turned in my husband's wedding ring.

As someone who has lived in China, the Czech Republic and Madison, I have been exposed to and learned the cultures and languages from many corners of the globe.

Wide receiver Jake Kumerow, guard Conner Peters, defensive tackle Zach Franz and cornerback Brady Grayvold make the first team, as does UW-Oshkosh punter Nate Ray of Verona

GATS treaty gives foreigners an exemption from buying more than 640 acres for service uses only, according to state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen 

The two Madison businesses reported funding rounds to federal regulators.

The conservative group charges Government Accountability Board staff worked on the 'John Doe' investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign for 10 months without getting OK from its board.

The Packers are counting on running back Eddie Lacy to be ready to go Sunday.

A Madison man charged Friday with selling heroin could soon face a reckless homicide charge for selling a dose of heroin that killed another man in Middleton last week, a Dane County prosecuto…

The decision will ban further wolf hunting and trapping in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

A Madison man was arrested Friday by federal authorities who say that he possessed and distributed child pornography earlier this year.

PORTAGE - Margaret Mary Irwin, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena, Wis., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014.

MOUNT HOREB - Arlene C.E. Disrud, age 91, of Mount Horeb, died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at Ingleside Nursing Home with family at her side.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Neal Lloyd First, Ph.D., a pioneering scientist in genetics and agriculture, died on Nov. 20, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn., of complications from cancer. He was 84 years old.

MOUNT HOREB - Caroll "Reg" Brattlie, age 78, of Mount Horeb, Wis., passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, after a courageous fight against liver and pancreatic cancer. He died with loving famil…

MADISON - William C. Kopplin, age 83, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be in Sunday's edition. Online condolences may be made at www.gunde…