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As a retired police officer, I stand with former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn in his condemnation of Brad Schimel.

Sheriffs, deputies and police officers perform a very difficult job, often under very difficult circumstances. Sometimes they risk their lives to protect us, so they deserve our esteem and should probably be paid more.

Please plan now to write a letter every month to your member of Congress and the state legislators who are supposed to represent us. Tell them what you want them to vote for:

For decades, I’ve wondered why Wisconsinites have not been able to place questions on the ballot like many other states in our union.

The move gives the Bucks some financial flexibility in getting below the second apron — meaning other trade options may be available to them before the deadline.

This week's five stars include a fearless freshman, a guard who can attack the rim and finish from 3 and a sophomore leading one of the best teams in the state. Vote for your favorite performance.

The 11-person committee approved a new playoff qualification process starting next year during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Here's why area coaches are for and against the change.

The Badgers battled early but the Trojans' relentless pressure led to a lopsided loss at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out.

Damian Lillard had 29 points and 12 assists, Bobby Portis had 23 points and 17 rebounds in his first game since Jan. 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-102 on Wednesday night in their first game since…

Packers running back Josh Jacobs lobbying for the team to bring a No. 1-caliber receiver to Green Bay with a certain former teammate and Packers favorite in mind.

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Feb. 18.

In a 4-3 vote Tuesday night, after tense public debate, the village board ended fluoridation for residents.

Be prepared for snow, ice and freezing rain.

The 44-year-old Oregon man was tentatively charged with theft, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.

The incident began about 1:25 a.m. Tuesday when a Verona police officer stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of Half Mile Road that was being driven without the headlights on.

Madison police reported that the occupant of the RV had fled, but had not been found.

Held every other year since 1981, this year's three-day contest features 2,414 entries from 31 states but a Wisconsin cheese hasn't won best in show since 2017.

Madison and Pellitteri Waste Systems, which serves most of the area outside of the city, agree on the new recommendation.

The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker reported a fourth-quarter loss of $116.9 million, or 93 cents per share, on revenue of $687.6 million.

President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against our largest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China.