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Columbia County Sheriff's deputies and first responders found the vehicle at about 7:30 a.m. Sunday.

WASHINGTON — When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he will do so facing a bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the federal holiday commemorating King’s legacy.

WASHINGTON — The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Madison and Dane County government

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More today, no paper on MLK Day

The world has passed me by.

President-elect Donald Trump used one last rally on the eve of his inauguration to again celebrate his election victory, declaring “We won” to a crowd celebrating his return.

Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early on Monday, more than seven hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel.

A rare glimpse into mobster Al Capone’s home life will be on display in a new exhibit at the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — It’s a reality show about a loving couple waiting to welcome their new arrival, watched by thousands of ardent fans. But the stars of Royal Cam, now in its 10th season, aren’t socialites or hopefuls in…

Here's a quick look back, and a peek ahead.

Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

The Friends of Devil's Lake State Park group is hoping to increase volunteer opportunities and conservation efforts at the park this year.

UW achieved a big win and better stats for responsible drinking

Jeff Grimes was once selling advertising space in coupon books. Now he'll try to reestablish the Badgers offense as a rugged group. Here's our exclusive interview with the offensive coordinator.

The Packers are expecting plenty from their younger players, and GM Brian Gutekunst said the team's age can't be a factor keeping them from contending for championships.

The Badgers were unable to secure a series sweep at the Kohl Center again, and a shootout win after a tie with Long Island didn't generate much buzz.

What are immigrants worth? The most recent arrivals fill jobs that many others don’t want. They are worth much more, however. Immigrants add a richness to our lives as they share their cultures. My grandparents' generation came to this country…

It is baffling how so many are fearful of President Donald Trump's new administration. Sure, his executive orders and his removing some of President Joe Biden’s progressive measures will have their negative effects. But for the most party, they will…