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When our son was a young adult, he asked me, "Why would anyone want to live to be 50 years old?" My quick response was to just reply, "Anyone who is 49 years old."

The turnaround of the Wisconsin Badgers men’s hockey team this year has been nothing short of spectacular.

I could see how hard it was for President Joe Biden to say that Israel’s attacks on Gaza have been “over the top.” I feel like I’m riding a yo-yo.

Have the chickens finally come home to roost?

Though I fundamentally disagree with most of U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s political positions (including abortion, Israel and more), I deeply respect his integrity and critical thinking. He is a refreshing alternative to the lock-step, so-called Freedom Caucus, who mindlessly follow…

I was appalled to read the letter to the editor in last Sunday's newspaper "Limiting salt is too little, too late for area lakes." It expressed shameful resignation about our lakes and waterways being polluted by road salt and more.

NIMBY (not in my backyard) is such an easy catchall phrase for disparaging anyone who might question the design of an infill development.

I can still remember when state and federal elected officials would work across the aisle to pass legislation, and were admired for their ability to compromise for the greater public good. Now such people who dare to work with the…

The time has come for the Democratic Party to select an alternative to President Joe Biden. He does not possess the acuity or energy to be the commander-in-chief.

America must provide support to both Ukraine and Israel, not just one.

If President Joe Biden wants to convince us that he is not senile, he should take the SAT in some high school gym with 100 journalists sitting in the bleachers to make sure there is no cheating.

During this Black History Month, I, too, have a dream.

I hope everyone has heard the latest threat made by former President Donald Trump.

Madison is letting down first-time homebuyers. Condos have much lower average sales prices than single-family homes.

Conservation nonprofit picks a name to reflect its broad geographical reach.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane complain about a disappointing winter in this week's Mendota Marsh.

A state agency said a board that oversees benefits for 245,000 state workers and dependents shouldn't cover the drugs, but doctors and patients say coverage is needed.

The Elkhorn man was taken into custody three days after the Feb. 1 shootings at the Sports Page Barr that killed Gina Weingart and Emerson Weingart, police said.

Although Gothard was recognized for his work as superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools, he's one of three finalists looking to become the new leader of the Madison School District.

The Dane County Board backed a new master plan for the county's largest recreation park Thursday night.