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I have been amazed at Donald Trump’s sudden appeal for votes from African-Americans, first in nearly all-white West Bend, and then in subsequent rallies. He almost appeared to be begging for their vote, condescendingly promising to lift them out of…

Donald Trump and his supporter Rudy Giuliani have called Hillary Clinton’s physical health into question, albeit without convincing evidence.

The letter to the editor "Busy bike paths need more order" in Tuesday's newspaper gave bad advice. It read: “Dogs should be off the trail. Pedestrians should walk on the left side of the trail, facing the oncoming bicycle traffic.”

Wednesday's editorial, "Nasty high court elections should end," on money in judicial elections didn't mention an obvious solution -- strict rules of recusal.

The slain nuns were identified as Sister Margaret Held, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee, and Sister Paula Merrill, a member of the Sisters of Charity in Nazareth, Kentucky.

Best-Selling Books Week Ended Aug. 21st.

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson recently suggested that we could cut the cost of higher education by reducing the number of the professors and letting students watch movies such as Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War.

A quartet of festivals with an abundant variety of live music offers fans of many genres plenty to choose from this weekend. From Celtic tunes to cover bands and chamber music, there’s a little something for every musical taste.

The comments first were reported by Feingold's hometown newspaper, the Janesville Gazette.

STOUGHTON - Susan A. "Suzi" Bovre, age 63, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. A full obituary will appear on Sunday. Please share your memories of Suzi at www.CressFuneralService.com.

DANE - Nicholas Gregory Reding, of Dane, Wis., age 30, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, of a tragic car accident. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at ST. JOHN'S, 209 South St., Waunakee, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016,…

LODI - Jeffrey S. Chrisler, age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Prairie du Sac,…

SAUK PRAIRIE - Larry Adam Lenerz, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, after a long and well-fought battle from complications of leukemia diagnosed in 2005.

VERONA / PAOLI - Bernice M. (Hefty) Steinhauer, age 94, of Verona, Wis., died on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. She was born July 2, 1922, in Belleville, Wis., to William A. and Evelyn J. (Tourdot) Hartwig. She was married to…

DEKORRA TOWNSHIP/ POYNETTE - David Dean Nehls, age 59, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Aug. 24, 2016. He was born on July 5, 1957, in Poynette to Kenneth O. and Deloris E. (Haupt) Nehls.

The Badgers' 2016-17 schedule is set, with the exception of two non-conference home games that have yet to be finalized.

Four golf pros sued city after they were fired in 2012

Driver was arrested on six initial charges, including OWI-3rd offense.

Victim returned home to find items missing, window broken.