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Nelson, a Fitchburg native and incoming UW freshman, will try to punch her ticket to Rio with a strong showing at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 26-July 3 in Omaha, Neb.

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Roughly 150 youths participated in a Youth Day event at University Ridge Golf Course Tuesday, highlighted by special guests Steve Stricker, Andy North and Sherri Steinhauer.

Walker, a former presidential candidate and a delegate to next month's convention, said he will cast his ballot for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the first round because Cruz won the state primary.

Even though my politics differ from U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, I have always respected him as a man of honesty and integrity. The integrity part is now shot.

Shortly after the horrible shooting in Orlando, Florida, I stood watching the news on TV and could not help but lose my faith in humanity.

When confronted by a controversial issue, most elected officials will make a decision. It may be the right decision or the wrong one based on your point of view, but a decision nevertheless, and they will have the courage to…

As President Barack Obama continues to tout his benign view of the ISIS terrorist threat and his fantasy of progress against it, the CIA director directly contradicted him saying ISIS is as dangerous as ever.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Russ Feingold all appeal to the economically-ignorant voters, doubtless a majority, with their attacks on free trade.

The Milwaukee suburb won a hard-fought battle to draw its drinking water from Lake Michigan in the first test of a compact designed to safeguard the Great Lakes region's fresh water supply.

Dane County officials say they are not concerned that an offer to buy the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce building for use as a day center for the homeless came in $400,000 above an appraised value.

Card, the 2016 NCAA discus champion, is one of 517 nominees for the award that honors academic achievements, athletics excellence, community service and leadership of graduating female college athletes from all three divisions.

Vorlander is named Division 2 coach of the year by his peers after leading the Crusaders to the WIAA Division 2 state title.

MADISON / TOMAHAWK - Ann J. Richardson, age 62, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, following a long battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 19, 1954, in Burlington, Wis., the daughter of Bruce and Joyce Thompson. On…

MADISON - Jeffrey Clarence McPike, age 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare. Jeff was born on May 23, 1963, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Ruth and Milton McPike.…

TOWN OF HAMPDEN / TOWN OF LEEDS - Leola E. Hermanson, age 97, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born on Nov. 9, 1918, in the Township of Leeds, Wis., the daughter of Otto and Leona Lanzendorf.…

COTTAGE GROVE - Jean Carol Hanson, age 91, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge with her children by her side.

MADISON - Frank Lam, formerly of Madison, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, in Long Beach, Calif. A celebration of life will be held at a future date in Madison. Messages can be sent to [email protected].