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Rumor has it there was a golf tournament going on at University Ridge on Saturday.

After two consecutive successful years, it appears that the revamped fireworks festivities are here to stay.

The recent graduate says the program is making strong strides in the competitive Big Eight Conference.

On a day University Ridge Golf Course was tougher on the majority of the field, perhaps it was rudest to Esteban Toledo.

Matt Garza allows four runs over six innings to collect his first victory of the season.

Jean-Francois Remesy was living the dream Saturday at the PGA Tour Champions American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course.

Final round tee times and pairings for the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course on Sunday.

CHICAGO — In his new book, “Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why,” journalist Paul Tough investigates the challenge of educating low-income children, who now account for more than half of all public school students.

After reading Sunday's column by Alds. Mike Verveer and Marsha Rummel, "Police audit will be money well spent," it is clear they do not understand the real issue.

First let me say, I am well aware that racism exists and that police and politicians have to be scrutinized.

Considering the number guns and amount of gun violence in our country, it’s time to require gun owners to carry insurance on each firearm they own.

I would like to respond to the guest column by Rep. Jeremy Thiesfeldt in Sunday’s paper, "School safety isn't just for students."

I listened to Madison Police Chief Mike Koval’s statement defending the use of force in the arrest of Genele Laird. He explained that state guidelines and training dictate the use of force in arresting an uncooperative individual.

A good, responsible leader recognizes and works for the benefit of his constituency, and does so with respect for the opposite side.

I was not surprised to see that Gov. Scott Walker blamed the media for his low approval ratings in the recent Marquette Law School Poll.

Michael Feldman, whose show "Whad'Ya Know?" aired on the radio for 31 years, did his final broadcast to a sold out crowd in Shannon Hall on Saturday.

VERONA - Donna V. Ott, age 79, found peace surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with heart disease on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born July 18, 1936, in Monroe, the daughter of Salmer and Tena (Peterson) Bowman.…

HIGHLAND / DODGEVILLE - Elaine (Imhoff) Nondorf, age 91, peacefully went home to the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2016. She started her heavenly journey with a rosary in her hand and a prayer on her lips.

DODGEVILLE - Marie L. Wenger-Rowe, age 97 ½ years, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. Marie was the oldest child of Edward and Mildred (Cutler) McIntosh. She was born on Dec. 15, 1918, in the Dodgeville Township.

MIDDLETON - Helmut Seaman died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Madison. He was 87. Born in Heidelberg, Germany, on Feb. 3, 1929, he was the son of Sigmund Seaman and Friedel (Hartmann) Seaman. He was married to Mildred Haller…