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I am 91 years old. I have lived through many wars. I’m tired of wars. I often think that if those who insist on wars actually had to do the fighting, we wouldn’t have that many wars.

In Oneida County, Minocqua Brewing Co. is fighting to stay in business.

When Israel's defenders repeat the hackneyed mantra "Israel has a right to defend itself," what do they mean?

As a resident of Madison's West Side, I especially enjoy my proximity to one of the finest urban bike trail systems in America. I can get on the trail two blocks from my house and ride scenic, paved trails for…

Over 40 years ago, then-Wisconsin state Sen. Russ Feingold and I were golfing in inclement weather at Pleasant View in Middleton. We rushed into the clubhouse at the nine-hole turn, and Feingold ordered a grilled cheese and hot chocolate on…

The people running for offices should start talking about what they are going to do to help us citizens here instead of badmouthing each others on TV.

Cities, towns and school districts across the state are having referendums to pay for everyday operating expenses. At the same time, satellite campuses of the Universities of Wisconsin are being shut down for lack of money. The Republican-run Legislature could…

I can't count how many times I've heard someone say elections are about policy, not personality. But I think the personality traits of a president have a lot more to do with policy, particularly its implementation, than most people want…

Thousands of customers were without power in southern Wisconsin Saturday evening after strong winds, rain and hail moved through Dane, Lafayette and Columbia counties.

Milwaukee staged a late rally Saturday night but couldn't come out on the winning end in San Diego.

Two Wisconsin Badgers will play for Team USA in a tournament that's seen as a jumping off point for the 2028 Olympic roster.

The Badgers' reigning national champion needed to rally in the closing 50 meters to finish second at the USA Swimming Olympic Trials and earn a spot at this summer's Olympics.

By 5 p.m. Saturday, the behemoth had made it off the street and even cleared sidewalk territory, to jubilant fanfare from its new neighbors, and anybody else who happened to pass by.

More than 19,000 patients will receive letters about the possible breach.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

The Badgers football staff once again dips into Florida to land a coveted recruit for its defense. Here's what to know about the three-star projected outside linebacker.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane are excited about UW's new no-melt ice cream in this week's Mendota Marsh.

A busy summer already has yielded results for this Madison Memorial defensive back, including a walk-on offer from Wisconsin. A look at which schools have provided made offers.

A trip to Milwaukee this week resulted in a scholarship offer for this Oregon boys basketball player.

He homered for the second straight game as San Diego defeated Milwaukee for the second consecutive night.