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The U.S. Supreme Court's uniform of black robes is expanding to include red "make America great again" hats and maybe even gold shoes.

According to the Alabama Supreme Court, embryos created by in vitro fertilization are “extrauterine children.” This brings up several interesting questions:

The front page of Monday's Wisconsin State Journal featured the article "Farmer is staying true to his South Side roots." It was by reporter Gayle Worland about local hero Robert Pierce.

Since its creation in 1934, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress has been a platform for Wisconsin citizens to advise the Department of Natural Resources about natural resources management and conservation.

The infinite monkey theorem suggests that if a million monkeys randomly type at a million keyboards, they will eventually create Hamlet, or something equally brilliant. I thought of this theorem when I read Trump’s recent words to the National Religious…

I was stunned to read last Sunday's letter to the editor "Biden uses Navalny's death as a distraction," comparing the death of Alexei Navalny to attacks on prisoners in the United States.

Over the years I’ve voted for many Republican candidates. But I’m now voting for Democrats, and I’m asking you to consider doing the same.

Trouble is on the horizon for conservatives, namely one-party governance statewide in the Legislature and in the Governor's Mansion. How will this occur?

For much of its history, the Chinese culture put great value on its elderly citizens. The assumption was that with age came learning, understanding and wisdom.

The Badgers used halftime to further remember the contributions of a former coach whose life changed after a tragic crash.

Republican state lawmakers urge passage of Assembly Bill 689

The Badgers welcomed back their former player and assistant coach for the first time since a 2019 crash. Here's how the Kohl Center crowd reacted.

Airport users and the facility’s current operator accuse the commissioner of a “pattern of behavior that includes bullying, intimidation” and even a threat to burn down a hangar.

Peter Schneider allegedly requested nude photos of a 17-year-old child and asked the victim to accompany him to a private area for the purpose of sexual contact.

The monitor will be able to conduct investigations of police but under state law, only the city's Police and Fire Commission hires, fires and disciplines officers.

Kelan Phillips of Sun Prairie had a warrant for his arrest for attempted first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon for the May 2023 shooting.

A third-period breakdown was one of the errors that cost the Badgers men's hockey team in a loss that meant Michigan State claimed the Big Ten title.

Lewis Crane wants to get in one more day of skiing in this week's Mendota Marsh.

No law enforcement personnel were injured in the incident, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation said in a statement.

The decision marks a win for Republicans, who feared the liberal-controlled court would select new congressional maps to benefit Democrats.