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Tuesday's front-page article about the no confidence vote circulating at UW-Madison characterized it as coming from the “governing body for UW-Madison faculty.”

Oh look, another letter to the editor calling for a mythical "revenue neutral carbon tax." Funny how these letters are long on hand waving and very short on specifics.

I was saddened to read the story and see the pictures of the conditions of the nearly 50 dogs that were found at the puppy mill in Elmwood. Labrador retrievers are near and dear to my heart, so it was…

Regarding the "Jesus lunch" being held in close proximity to a Middleton public school, a letter in Monday's State Journal asks: "So what's all the fuss about Christians having lunch in a park and giving away free food to the…

Like many other Wisconsin citizens, I am disgusted by the behavior of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, concerning President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nomination.

A Dane County judge will decide after written arguments whether an Evansville coyote hunter must stand trial on felony animal mistreatment charges related to the accidental shooting of two dogs at a state wildlife area in January.

The Middleton-Cross Plains School District has filed a federal lawsuit against the maker of the artificial playing surface at its football and soccer stadium, saying the maker hasn't honored its warranty for the prematurely aging surface, despite knowing that it…

A group of anonymous donors has pledged $10 million to match contributions to a UW-Madison scholarship program aimed at low-income and minority students.

Schobert has likely positioned himself to be a Day 2 selection in this week’s NFL Draft, which begins with the first round Thursday night in Chicago.

Deputies were able to talk the inmate into giving up the weapon and lying down, averting a "potentially deadly situation," staff said.

A 59-year-old, who was driving on the opposite side of the road early Wednesday morning, collided into oncoming traffic while intoxicated, police said.

Supreme Court justice David Prosser will retire in July, he announced Wednesday.

MADISON - Bob Lemke of Madison died Monday, April 25, 2016, of heart failure. He was born in Cedar Grove, Wis., on May 2, 1927, the son of Leona and Herman Lemke. After his father's death, the family moved to…

NEW GLARUS - Mr. Eugene E. Webber, age 86, of New Glarus, Wis., passed away at his home on April 26, 2016. He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Middleton, Wis., the son Edward and Helena (Hohlstein) Webber.

MADISON - Mary C. Anderson, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare, after a long, wonderful life. She was born on Aug. 8, 1926, in Madison, the daughter of Joel and Evangeline (nee…

HAZEL GREEN - Fred T. Aide, age 92, of Hazel Green, Wis., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City, Wis. In keeping with his wishes, his body was donated…

STOUGHTON - Jim Skavlen, of Stoughton, Wis., died in his lifelong home on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the age of 75.

ARENA - Roland Reimann, age 93, of Arena, Wis., was released from his earthly bonds on April 25, 2016, at Greenway Manor in Spring Green, Wis. He was born to Karl Henry and Nellie May (Blowers) Reimann in Arena township…

BELLEVILLE - Margaret June Salisbury, age 88, of Belleville, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Four Winds Lodge, Verona.

STOUGHTON - Steven D. Gallagher, age 59, of Stoughton, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1957, in Madison, the son of William and Doris. He married JoAnn Huebner on Sept. 29,…