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It was sad and disturbing to read the Sept. 28 article "Chair faces union complaint," about the chair of the Madison’s Police Civilian Oversight Board allegedly trying to use her position to influence the police and get preferential treatment in…

Metro Transit needs to focus more attention and resources on regular bus routes in Madison. Bus Rapid Transit is not an option for everyone. Those of us who ride regular routes struggle daily with inaccurate online schedules and trackers, and…

Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Jill Underly has done a grave disservice to the state by changing the scoring of the Forward Exam.

I will vote for the city of Madison's $22 million referendum when the city announces plans to apply necessary tax dollars to update its inadequate storm-sewer system. So far that is not in the plans.

This is a one-issue election for me.

If voters approve the Madison School Board’s referendum tax increases, many will be able to shrug off the increase in taxes

The Packers will look to keep the momentum rolling against one of the top and toughest teams in the NFL.

Will Pauling's performance on the field matched his hustle off it to accommodate friends and family.

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The Badgers have lost four of their last five home games against Ohio State, which won five of six points in the opening Big Ten series.

There were 14 teams from the Madison area that qualified for the high school state football playoffs. Here's who those teams face in the first round.

A win in a lengthy state semifinal led a Verona sophomore to the Division 1 state singles title match.

Coach Luke Fickell challenged his team's poise three weeks ago. The Badgers continued to answer that call Saturday at Northwestern.

The Badgers have allowed 16 points during a three-game winning streak, their best Big Ten stretch in 26 years. One key? "It's a different dude that shines every week."

Frank Kaminsky wanted to prove to himself he could return from knee injuries. He did that in Serbia and earned another shot at the NBA.

Minnesota led 3-0 in the second period but Caroline Harvey helped the Badgers climb back and Casey O'Brien broke a tie late.

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