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For anyone wondering about the benefits of legalizing marijuana, a recent story in The New Yorker should be required reading. Jia Tolentino presents an accurate assessment in her Feb. 19 story, "Legal weed in New York was going to be…

As strong supporters of Israel, we believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has hurt Israel in so many ways.

As the new business manager of the Steamfitters Local 601, I’m proud that our members are vital to the function of just about every business in this state. The skilled tradesmen and women of our union install and maintain heating…

The New York City trial over hush money payments is providing a public service, regardless of whether the former president is convicted. It shows why Donald Trump is not qualified to be commander in chief.

Eric Hovde is making two points in his campaign that I take issue with.

Former President Donald Trump is no joke. He is a dangerous man to all of us.

Jackson Chourio's home run during Saturday's victory over St. Louis put him among small historical group.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been hobbled by a left calf strain. It's not clear if he'll play Sunday against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1.

The physicality continued for the Wisconsin football program, while one quarterback arguably had his best spring performance thus far.

Shawna Tantillo, 34, is accused of buying a handgun from a Cross Plains gun store on Nov. 28 on behalf of a felon.

The Founders debated just such a plan to guard against authoritarianism

Oscar Fox is worried about the future of Brat Fest in this week's Mendota Marsh.

With speed being the common denominator, here are five Madison-area softball players frustrating opposing teams as base runners.

Two of the three starting linebacker spots appear to be filled. Depth at the position could be addressed in the draft

This upperclassman who transferred to Wisconsin has already made an impact on defense. Get to know the South Florida cornerback.

Stoughton’s Camille Buell talks about some of her favorite things such as animal, pregame meal and childhood toy. She discusses how she started softball and her role model.

The pitcher-catcher combination factored heavily on the road Friday night against St. Louis.

A transfer setter got her first glimpse of the atmosphere at the UW Field House. Her play on Friday night helped to spark the spring season opener.

The Madison Police Department has said it will not send any of its six horses to the Midwest Horse Fair for fear of an equine virus that has begun showing up in the state.

Police declined to comment on the timeline of how the woman died and the extent of the injuries she died from, citing the ongoing investigations.