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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has identified three cities as a possible new headquarters for its forestry division.

OUR VIEW: New sign over historic theater will enhance the magic and allure of Downtown

Dr. Paster: Thank you for your discussion of end-of-life care for an Alzheimer’s patient. It reinforced how inappropriate so much end-of-life care is for anyone with dementia. That fact that your mom’s doctor didn’t stop torturing your mom until you…

Vice principals get a bum rap.

Enjoy a pontoon ride around Madison’s lakes, 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, to celebrate Madison School & Community Recreation’s 90th anniversary. Arrive at least 45 minutes early to register at the pontoon boat pier at…

In 436 majors held over the last 156 years, no one had ever shot 62. That's still the case. By a fraction of an inch.

The whispers began about a month ago.

Nick Roark, Nate Palace and Jesse Medrano knocked in runs, but the Madison Mallards didn’t do enough to solve Rockford Rivets starter Tyler Thornton in dropping a 7-3 decision in a Northwoods League amateur baseball game in front of 6,491…

Some areas of far northwestern Wisconsin received torrential rains early this week, with 8 to 10 inches reported in some areas causing major washouts of roads and even major highways.

It’s been quite some time since Bay Port High football coach Gary Westerman first realized what type of player Cole Van Lanen could be.

Police arrested two men Thursday after they allegedly robbed people in a house, the Madison Police Department said. Police said they recovered a gun and knife, and one resident had minor injuries.

WASHINGTON — “The most significant reinforcement of our collective defense any time since the Cold War,” President Obama called it.

The department asked for public comment Thursday about relocating the division, as Hayward, Rhinelander and Wausau have been selected as the three possible locations out of the more than 40 communities that showed interest.

I am prejudice because I love Madison.

I am grateful to the interaction between Madison Police Chief Mike Koval and Ald. Samba Baldeh.

Some people actually support Donald Trump, such as thrice-married Rudy Giuliani and thrice-married Newt Gingrich. Notice a pattern here.

Just who are the real killers in the litany of mass shooting that seem to occur with ever-increasing frequency in our country?

A radio commentator last week said when police officers see black men, they see one man -- a stereotype who is a threat because he is, has been or might become a criminal. We have a word for that kind…

I was disappointed by Joe Robinson's column last Sunday, "Why I won't bring my sons to Madison."

After more than 20 years working on the issue of gun violence in our society, I feel deep despair over the events of the past few weeks.