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It's telling how American government uses diversion tactics to empty your pockets. In response to the death of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison, President Joe Biden urged sending more weapons to Ukraine.

Alexei Navalny may have been born a Russian, but he lived and died fighting for the American ideals of freedom, democracy and justice. For that he should be honored.

My friends and I enjoy eating at various restaurants in Madison. Since I am one of the elderly customers, I look for a place that will make me comfortable.

I'm surprised that former President Donald Trump's new sneakers are gold. I thought he'd opt for white, to avoid clashing with the orange prison jumpsuit.

Surpassing the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree Celsius global warming threshold underscores the urgency of expanding renewable energy in electricity production as a crucial measure to reduce carbon emissions.

I read a recent poll that finds a plurality of the American people believe war is coming. I agree.

For anyone wallowing in the muddy doldrums, I invented a new sport.

The success of Wisconsin's public schools is often taken for granted. Public schools enroll 800,000 students in 421 districts and 2,200 schools. Some 55% percent of public schools are rural. About 68% of students are white, 42% are poor, 14%…

Milwaukee had a big third quarter against West-leading Minnesota.

"This sounds like money laundering to me. Did we just screw up really bad?"

Last-second defeat not enough to dent Regents senior's optimistic attitude about debut in WIAA individual state tournament semifinals.

The Norskies advanced to the WIAA Division 2 regional finals. Here's how other prep sports played out Friday.

Officials say deputies and in-house medical staff responded to a housing unit in the jail's public safety building at 10:35 a.m. after a resident was found unresponsive.

The allegations involve a student at a private school in Madison and a now-former teacher there.

Thomas V. Demergian had previously been disciplined by state regulators for state law violations.

Jahmir Smith had a loaded gun in his backpack when he was arrested on a warrant for attempted first-degree intentional homicide, Beloit police said.

A group of teenagers believed to be from the Chicago area broke into a luxury car dealership in Waukesha and drove off with nine vehicles, police said.

Madison Edgewood advanced to the March 1 semifinals.

Sophia Bassino was pinned by Fennimore's Rachel Schauer in the semifinals of the WIAA state girls wrestling tournament.

An endless offensive onslaught coupled with strategic defense helped the Vikings' Cole Sarbacker move within one win of his elusive first state title.