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The Wisconsin athletic department seems to have plenty of money to pay its student athletes, as a recent legal settlement may require.

The Wisconsin State Journal is providing digital subscriptions for Madison-area students and teachers through its News for Students program.

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is facing a more than $20 million budget shortfall. The city will likely place a referendum on the November ballot to ask for an increase in property taxes.

Students in Operation Fresh Start's program face "significant life obstacles," contributing to its relatively low success rate, organizers say.

Would a custom-made mouth guard help?

Will the "F" word be the next to appear in an ad for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison?

I’m supporting Regina Vidaver for Dane County executive, and I hope you will, too.

I’m writing in support of Regina Vidaver as the next Dane County executive. As a colleague, I've witnessed her excellent leadership, pragmatic approach and dedication to public service.

There are some very good reasons to vote "no" on the two constitutional amendments Tuesday. Former Congressman Reid Ribble's column in last Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal, "Vote ‘yes’ on 2 ballot questions," is another.

Two questions on the back side of your ballot ask you to approve a change to the Wisconsin constitution that flies in the face of common sense by removing the governor’s ability to quickly distribute federal funds in times of…

I am a public school teacher, and I am urging my neighbors in Madison, Monona and McFarland to vote for Maia Pearson for state Assembly on Aug. 13. Pearson is the pro-public schools candidate in District 78. Her top priority…

A major primary election is coming up on Tuesday. Stoughton and surrounding areas, Fitchburg and part of McFarland have an important choice to make. With new maps, we have to pick our representative in the state Assembly for District 47.

Vote for Nasra Wehelie for state Assembly District 80.

Andrew Hysell is a Democrat who has stood up for our progressive values and rights throughout his career.

Olympic sports fans may be asking how China has become so dominant in the diving events after the U.S. dominated historically for many years.

I bought my house in Madison in the early 1980s for $57,000 and now pay about $8,000 a year in property taxes. I'm fortunate that I can afford to pay this, but I'm sure other long-term homeowners in Madison struggle…

Green Bay is in the middle of competition for playing time on all three phases of the game. Here's what we learned after Saturday's exhibition opener.

Milwaukee rookie Tobias Myers gave up three hits over 7 1/3 innings and struck out a career-high nine batters but didn't earn a decision. Here's how things unfolded in Milwaukee.

From Jordan Love getting things started with a big play, to players up and down the roster giving their all, there was plenty for Green Bay's coach to like.

Firefighters rescued two cats, who were unharmed, from the home.