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In a world that now lives for instant results, why do election results take longer than ever?

Are my mom and I the only ones confused whenever we read a referendum?

As the Nov. 5 election quickly approaches, Wisconsin once again finds itself on the national center stage. The Badger State may not only determine who will be the next U.S. president but the majority party in the U.S. Senate as…

Bishop Donald Hying is merging parishes all across the diocese as part of his Into the Deep initiative.

The first question put to all legislative candidates should be: “What should Wisconsin do with its projected $3 billion surplus?”

Do undecided voters really exist, or are they simply complacent?

If we are going to deal with immigration responsibly, then start by curbing foreign investment in America's real estate.

It was sad and disturbing to read the Sept. 28 article "Chair faces union complaint," about the chair of the Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight Board allegedly trying to use her position to influence the police and get preferential treatment in…

Metro Transit needs to focus more attention and resources on regular bus routes in Madison. Bus Rapid Transit is not an option for everyone. Those of us who ride regular routes struggle daily with inaccurate online schedules and trackers, and…

Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly has done a grave disservice to the state by changing the scoring of the Forward Exam.

I will vote for the city of Madison's $22 million referendum when the city announces plans to apply necessary tax dollars to update its inadequate storm-sewer system. So far that is not in the plans.

This is a one-issue election for me.

If voters approve the Madison School Board’s referendum tax increases, many will be able to shrug off the increase in taxes

The Packers will look to keep the momentum rolling against one of the top and toughest teams in the NFL.

Will Pauling's performance on the field matched his hustle off it to accommodate friends and family.

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The Badgers have lost four of their last five home games against Ohio State, which won five of six points in the opening Big Ten series.

There were 14 teams from the Madison area that qualified for the high school state football playoffs. Here's who those teams face in the first round.

A win in a lengthy state semifinal led a Verona sophomore to the Division 1 state singles title match.