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Before I retired, my law firm leased our office in the Churchill Building in Madison from the Hovde Company. The company was a good commercial landlord and an excellent steward of the temperamental old building.

The Madison School Board needs refocus on the real problems with our school system.

It’s late February, and it’s over 60° Fahrenheit. It snowed over the weekend. And before that we had a tornado.

The Plan Commission urged Hovde Properties to preserve the buildings' unique terra cotta façades.

Joe Gothard has served as superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools since 2017, but he has strong ties to Madison. He grew up attending the Madison public schools.

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that the frozen embryos used for in vitro fertilization have all the rights of a fully-formed human being. The decision has halted the work of fertility clinics across the state due the fear that…

Elijah Vue, 3, was last seen on Feb. 20 at a residence in Two Rivers, where prosecutors said his mother had sent him to stay with the man.

The Badgers hockey teams go into March in position to be No. 1 seeds for the NCAA Tournament. Here's how the brackets might look.

Many relished Monday's record warmth, but the warmest winter ever in Wisconsin has not been kind to those who depend on cold and snow for a living.

The consistently warming temperatures in Wisconsin during the winters have snow removal and other businesses thinking about their long-term game plan.

Three of the four Madison city golf courses opened Sunday, the earliest date on record, said Ann Shea, spokesperson for the Madison Parks Division.

“I think it’s way too early, especially given the history of the region,” said Dahlia Susel, a greenhouse grower for Felly’s Flowers and Garden.

Most precipitation in Wisconsin falls in April, May and June.

“If someone spotted a mosquito today, with these warm temperatures, it wouldn’t surprise me."

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst has five picks over the first two days at his disposal as the defensive scheme switches to a different scheme.

Here's what three of Wisconsin's new coaches will make in Madison, and where the assistant coach salary pool stands.

A multi-sport standout excels on the football field and basketball court. From his nickname to his recruiting timeline, here's where things stand.

Redistricting consultants hired by the Wisconsin Supreme Court submitted a bill for more than $128,000 for the work they did reviewing proposed new legislative maps.

Conley, a former banker and YWCA executive director who had served on the Janesville City Council from 2017 until 2021, leaves open a district that leans heavily Democratic.

The Black Hawk Bridge is about 30 miles north of Prairie du Chien and is the only bridge connecting Wisconsin and Iowa between Prairie du Chien and La Crosse.