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The maximum penalty on the charge is 5 years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career as one of the world’s most daring endurance swimmers: Don’t talk about sharks. But he plans to break that this week on a swim around Martha’s…

Officer Jesse Mashak said it is believed the man in the accompanying picture cut the bike lock in order to steal the bike about 4:30 p.m. last Thursday.

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor lost access to his email, and his bank accounts are frozen.

"I couldn't be more baffled" co-owner Tim Thompson said of the upscale restaurant at 1923 Monroe St. "It's 100% a demand issue."

NEW YORK — Walmart, which became the nation’s largest retailer by making low prices a priority, has found itself in a place it’s rarely been: Warning customers that prices will rise for goods ranging from bananas to car seats.

DOT is proposing to resurface the 3.4 miles of Highway 12 between Terrace Avenue and Gammon Road, and make other improvements.

The popular southeast Asian restaurant on Madison's Near East Side reopened last week for sit-down service, with its full menu of Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian dishes.

Her attorneys filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss the case, saying she was acting in her official capacity as a judge and therefore is immune to prosecution.

Syttende Mai, films made in 48 hours and a Spring Gallery Walk are upon us

The bar was established in 1906 in Old Ashippun and, after being moved to Old World Wisconsin and renovated, will reopen this weekend.

Researcher Jane Shawcroft said it appears the best policy is one that that requires phones be stowed in a locker or otherwise away from their owners "from bell to bell."

Once again, Gov. Tony Evers tried to legalize marijuana in his proposed state budget, and once again, Republicans stripped it out.

John Tonje isn't looking too far ahead, preparing for the NBA Draft the same way he's always worked to get better throughout his basketball career.

Chad Ruppel, who currently works in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will join the city staff June 23.

Several area athletes powered their respective relay teams to victory during the past week of boys track and field action. Vote for your favorite effort to be the Supernova.

The area standout embraced the art of face-offs after spending his youth career as a goalie, developing into one of the state's best face-off specialists and an intriguing recruit.

Senior Maggie Munson's fight for what she believes has taken her to some interesting places, including Capitol Hill and a meeting with Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh.

Learn how some of the area's top softball power hitters have benefitted from a recent trend that's changed their placement in the batting order.

Early childhood education is crucial to the development of our youngest learners and supports parents so they can work and create a robust economy.