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Trickle-down economics is like a vampire that will never die, even after a stake has been driven through its heart. The stakes have been the failed right-wing experiments of Kansas and Louisiana. These states are reeling from massive revenue shortfalls…

I agree with Leonard Pitts' column Monday, "People should not play 'Pokemon Go' at Auschwitz," that sacred places "deserve to be treated with respect." But I do not share his indignation and disdain for those who fail to meet his…

This Saturday is circus day in Baraboo with activities all day leading up to the Big Top Circus Parade at 2 p.m. and a special performance at 4 p.m. at Circus World Museum.

The Second Amendment states simply: “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

In the lead up to this year's election, we will see plenty of articles and commentary about the Republican and Democratic parties. That's basically free press attention for these two parties.

As Donald Trump's appeal seems to be growing, we need to really examine why. I have a theory. I think it is backlash against the bashing.

Piece by piece, demolition of the rounded Pyare Square Building is commencing along University Avenue, ending nearly a decade of uncertainty over what to do with the famed office building.

Kendall allegedly lacerated the arms and hands of 31-year-old Janesville resident late last month.

Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Conventional bore a striking resemblance to Michelle Obama's speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, leading some to accuse the Trump campaign of plagiarism.

People without photo identification will be able to vote in November's general election by signing an affidavit stating they could not obtain identification, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

MADISON - Rose M. Condon, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge.

MADISON - Victoria "Vickie" (Prince) Rojo, loving mother of three, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Karmenta Nursing Home. She was born in Rice Lake, Wis., on Aug. 5, 1948, the daughter of Amy…

MOUNT HOREB - Owen "Ole" Larson, age 90, of Mount Horeb, Wis., died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N. 8th St., Mount Horeb.

WAUNAKEE - Mark F. Peterson, age 71, of Waunakee, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, at Waunakee Manor. He was born on July 9, 1945, in Madison, the son of Dr. Rodney and Janet (Nelson) Peterson. Mark married Sherrie…

DANE - Walter A. "Walt" Wigglesworth, aged 83, of Dane, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in his family home in Dane. He was born in that same home on June 4, 1933, to Charles William and Esther (Chrislaw)…

MADISON - Kathryn Susan "Katie" Udelhofen-Clark, age 32, died peacefully in the company of family on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in her parents' home in Madison.

MADISON/MILWAUKEE - Beatrice Jean (Hagensick) Melcher, "Bea", passed away peacefully at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, Friday, July 15, 2016. Bea was born June 7, 1924, in Milwaukee to Byron Luke Hagensick and Laura Marian (Rowe) Hagensick and grew up on…

MONONA - Ruth E. Kluge, age 82, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital.

COTTAGE GROVE - Jean L. Bulman, age 90, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Aster Assisted Living. She was born on Oct. 24, 1925, in Portland, Wis., the daughter of Edwin and Edna (Jordan) Herman.…