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Last Sunday's letter to the editor "Catholic diocese could learn from rural church" was critical of the Catholic Church and of its local bishop, asserting that the bishop is hierarchical, prioritizes "sin over salvation" and only wants to "empty the…

As I listened to President Joe Biden deliver his remarks on the 80th commemoration of D-Day, I could not help but wonder whether he was honoring and upholding democracy or hypocrisy.

Ending Wisconsin's anti-marijuana law would be a baby step. The big problem is nationwide: our atrocious, expensive, inhumane, unjust and counter-productive war on drug-using Americans. This annually drives billions of dollars into Latin America, where it can be fought over…

The recent controversy over Madison land use and the need for more housing lacks important context. It is driven by the bullheaded decision of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and her minions to advance bus rapid transit without a realistic budget.

Unfortunately, since both have passed away, we can only imagine what U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl and Ab Nicholas would have thought about the Wisconsin Athletic Department's plan to remove longtime UW men's basketball season ticket holders from their courtside seats.

Millions in the U.S. today are neither patriots or patriotic. They have pledged their allegiance to a person, not their country.

The American justice system is built on the belief that we are all equal under the law and that our justice system, while not perfect, is the fairest in the free world.

Waunakee earned a trip to the girls soccer state tournament after downing Middleton on PKs after the teams were scoreless after regulation and overtime.

McFarland avenged its loss in the sectional final last season by beating Madison Edgewood in Saturday's sectional final.

The Panthers' offense got rolling in the first half in a sectional final against Westosha Central.

Goals by brothers Roan Johnson and Arjay Johnson propelled Middleton past Neenah in dramatic fashion to win the state title.

The rookie outfielder came through in the clutch Saturday to help Milwaukee win the first two games in Detroit.

What Madison native Jerry Kelly did to get himself near the leaders at the American Family Insurance Championship, plus why a Bucks guard values golf and basketball.

The homestretch was kind to Madison resident Steve Stricker at the American Family Insurance Championship. Here's a look at how he fared in the second round.

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 secured a commitment to fortify their future frontcourt from their own backyard. Here's what we know.

The Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan has rebranded as the Madison LakeWay as officials seek to raise money for the project's construction.

At an apartment complex plagued by violence, locals gave away free bikes to children on Friday.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane prepare for summer festival season in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Between 2017 to 2023, there were 21 pedestrian or cyclist crashes on Gammon Road either reported to police or involving an ambulance.