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I’m perplexed why the U.S. Supreme Court justices, whether conservative or liberal, are allowed to accept monetary donations or other gifts.

The letter to the editor "Liberals don't understand how the other half thinks" in last Sunday's newspaper is not reality. It stated that liberals aren't interested in a whole litany of topics.

Madison's mayor has dispatched city staff and City Council members to “budget engagement events” where residents are asked to share their vision for Madison. Here’s what I envision:

While I'm glad that new voting district maps are being implemented for the Legislature, Wisconsin has not gone far enough to produce truly equitable maps.

It looks as though the Madison School Board is taking steps to eliminate the housing shortage in Madison.

The Israeli army recently rescued four hostages in Gaza. The price tag was reportedly more than 270 Palestinians killed and many more wounded to free four hostages.

In today's busy world,

The last thing we need is a Californian carpetbagger such as Eric Hovde in Congress. He thinks he can represent us by visiting our fair state on the occasional weekend while he makes — and spends — his millions elsewhere.

The Panthers have developed into a premiere girls soccer school in the country. Here’s what’s next for their coach.

On the first day of the 2026 recruiting season, the Badgers turned to the Chicago area.

Congratulations to Oregon girls soccer on winning its second state championship in three years!

Milwaukee got back to its winning ways behind a rookie's clutch hit Saturday afternoon.

After interventions by MPD's SWAT and crisis negotiation teams, a K9 from the Dane County Sheriff's office, the Madison Fire Department Tactical Emergency Medical Services Team and MPD detectives, officials safely arrested John Ceazer, 32, of Madison.

I agree with the Wisconsin State Journal's editorial last Sunday, "Prison mess demands plan from the top." But this plan must include a firm and unwavering commitment to not building any new prisons.

A 17 year old boy was arrested after allegedly shooting a juvenile girl in Janesville Friday morning.

Madison Police arrested a man Friday night in connection with a shooting that injured two people on the city's East side late Sunday night.

For decades, Lee was a leader in North Side institutions and a key advocate for the neighborhood's small businesses.

The 37,500-square-foot center has raised $28.5 million of its $31 million goal and is set to open late next year.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane enjoy canoe on Madison's lakes in this week's Mendota Marsh.