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A man walking on Madison's East Side was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night, with the suspect taking his money and cellphone.

The restaurant at 4212 E. Washington Ave., which was under construction since April, opens at 6 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22.

A majority of coaches tabbed Wisconsin senior goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens as the preseason player of the year.

Dane County user fees for dog parks and lake access could be going up in 2017, if the increases are included in the new county budget.

Gunshots were reported by multiple callers on Madison's East Side Tuesday night, but responding police couldn't find evidence of it.

The annual Willy Street Fair on the Near East Side will close a three-block stretch of Williamson Street on Saturday and Sunday, as well as several side streets on Sunday for the fair parade.

A lead manufacturing billionaire gave $750,000 to a group supporting Walker just as state passed lead lawsuit law.

A kitchen fire in a duplex on Madison's Far East Side Tuesday morning caused about $65,000 in damage with everybody getting out safely.

One of the most amusing spectacles of this election season has been the whipsawing of the loyalists. Repeatedly, spinners for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been sent out to hammer this or that talking point, only to be left…

The reason cupcakes took the baking world by storm a few years ago is because, in short, they are awesome. A sweet little package of moist, crumby goodness topped with a dollop of creamy, fatty frosting — I understand my…

Last year, while awaiting favorite cookie recipes to arrive to feature as after-school treats, a reader reminded me that “healthier” foods should also be included. She’s right. When a Food Network magazine arrived last year with a small pamphlet containing…

Tom Oates and Ryan Ramczyk are guests on this week's Red Zone podcast.

Each week, we’re pulling a classic recipe out of the State Journal archives and sharing it here as it was originally printed years ago. Remember, ingredients and cooking techniques change over time so you may want to make some adjustments…

A Wittenburg man who allegedly stole a car in Eau Claire was chased by Dane County deputies at speeds up to 100 miles per hour early Wednesday morning, before road spikes were deployed to slow the car so the driver…

Thanks to the generous investment of public entities, local companies and private citizens, we are launching an entrepreneurial hub called StartingBlock Madison that will make a long-lasting impact in Madison and Wisconsin.

Semifinalists for the 2017 National Merit Scholarships were announced Wednesday and included 95 Madison area students. A total of approximately 16,000 nationwide semifinalists will result in about 7,500 scholarship recipients.

The Worthington Park neighborhood has struggled with crime and poverty, but residents say conditions have improved and there are reasons for hope.

OUR VIEW: Keeping college grads and encouraging entrepreneurs will be key

I never did the typical college thing — while my friends went off to live in dorms their freshman year, I searched for off-campus roommates. Dorm life was over-budget, and besides, the luxury of more space appealed to me.

Combine the regular-season debut of the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium with the arrival of the team Vikings fans love to hate and the game climbs to the status of a major event.