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Welcoming family from home is a bright spot for most college students, but for this Badgers athlete, the visit is even more uplifting than usual.

Joan Fitzgerald is running for Assembly in District 46 with a proven record of working collaboratively to get results for the people she serves. I served with her on the Jefferson County Board and saw firsthand her ability to work…

Monona voters will be asked Nov. 5 to support a $3 million increase in the city’s annual property tax levy to maintain existing city services. I ask you to join me in voting "yes."

As the former Dane County executive who served you a historic number of years, I urge you to vote for Melissa Agard to be our next county executive.

Lots of top finishers and one who's looking for motivation highlight this week's supernova nominees. Vote for your favorite.

Several area girls cross country teams participated in their final competitions ahead of next week's conference championship meets. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Welcoming family from home is a bright spot for most college students, but for this Badgers athlete, the visit is even more uplifting than usual.

Paving work on East Doty and East Wilson streets will disrupt traffic around Capitol Square this weekend.

Drought conditions across the state mean fires will "ignite easily, spread rapidly and can be challenging to control," the agency said.

Police deployed a K9 to bring two teenagers into custody after the teens eluded officers in a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning.

The contest is intended to highlight the state's nearly $72 billion manufacturing industry.

Rising costs are reason for Monona referendum

Marie-Arzel Young, a professional pastry chef since 2000, is holding a grand opening Friday for the café she's added to her bakery.

Guest conductors will oversee a series of public concerts as they audition to replace John DeMain, who has been the conductor since 1994.

The race pits incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, against Republican challenger and Madison business owner Eric Hovde.

Milfred and Hands talk farming and politics with the author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor."

Israel is continuing its attacks on Gaza and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and announced it will soon attack Iran in retaliation. I don't blame Israel for defending itself, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems more concerned with securing his…

Great spot on the East Side for coffee, kombucha, snacks and its hidden outdoor patio. Don't miss the loaded bagel.

Some classes at East High have been trying out a system in which students are graded, instead, on how well they meet specific academic standards.

New drugs for the lung disease are allowing people to live much longer with the condition, which historically was often fatal in childhood.