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Two issues have appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal recently that I think illustrate how some people can manage to pit one group against another by dividing and conquering.

For those Americans who believe they are paying too much in federal taxes, consider this: Many of the richest millionaires and billionaires pay a smaller percentage of their income than the average taxpayer. In the 1960s and '70s, the wealthiest…

The driver of the vehicle that hit her remained on scene and cooperated with law enforcement, police said.

Dodge County Board member Daniel Siegmann was released on a $5,000 signature bond for allegedly inadvertently taking a holstered pistol into a Neosho elementary school on Tuesday when meeting with the school’s administrator.

Democrats argued the GOP concerns are overblown, noting there is little evidence it's a problem in Wisconsin.

Former Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Shelia Stubbs ripped Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul for failing to create a task force in the Department of Justice to investigate cases of missing and murdered African American women and girls.

The arrest comes a little more than two weeks after police shot and killed a 14-year-old Mount Horeb student who showed up at his school with a pellet rifle.

A court document indicates the acts are alleged to have happened in Dane County.

Lawrence Wong took over as prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday, becoming the fourth leader of the country since its independence in 1965.

Lawmakers can still convene to consider veto overrides, though such a scenario appears unlikely as lawmakers move from the Capitol to the campaign trail for the November election.

The 36-year-old Madison man was arrested and jailed on a tentative charge of fourth offense OWI and a probation violation, Madison police said.

The rare anomaly for the 8th Congressional District in northeastern Wisconsin is due to the timing of former U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher's surprise resignation.

The 55-year-old man's injuries were not considered life-threatening, Madison police said.

Westbound delays are expected, and motorists are advised to use Highway 51 to Highway 30 to East Washington Avenue as an alternate route.

Strained resources in rural areas and Madison’s reputation for high-quality health care explain some of the demand for the house, where parents can be near their children receiving treatment.

The driver, a 55-year-old Oshkosh man, faces tentative charges of third offense OWI, obstructing an officer, and fail to notify police of the crash, authorities said.

This northern Rock County city only has 5,791 residents, but it's drawing new people from the Madison area in search of cheaper housing.

High housing prices and low inventory in the Madison areas are pushing residents past the suburbs and into small towns.

“There’s a very positive impact when you start adding people and that creates excitement in the community."

"When you thought there were enough curveballs, they throw five more," said cheftestant Danny Garcia.