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Crops are maturing quickly in Wisconsin this summer, thanks to a season-long pattern of heat, humidity and timely rains, according to the latest crop progress report.

An elderly Soldiers Grove woman was duped into sending stolen items to a man in Africa, items acquired illegally by the man over the internet then sent to her residence for forwarding to him.

I want to clarify some false impressions that may have resulted from the State Journal’s Aug. 1 article “DNR scales back proposed rules.”

An argument between two people at a West Side residence Monday night escalated to a stabbing, with the victim suffering non-life-threatening injuries.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine return to Wisconsin.

A rookie's experience is a reminder why Madison's signature beer event is not to be missed.

“We were just dancing and having fun,” Chris Orr said. “Then somebody pulled out a camera.

Jones said he's shed about 15 pounds since last season in the defensive lineman's conversion to playing more at outside linebacker.

The River Valley quarterback previously played running back for the Blackhawks, and also stars for the wrestling and baseball programs.

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The Madison Mallards went down swinging in what became their final game of the season Monday night.

The Madison native is one of three players to shoot 5-under 67.

The Aug. 29 meeting will be the board's last opportunity to get a referendum question on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.

The NFL is still seeking an audience with the four linebackers it’s investigating for an alleged link to performance-enhancing drugs.

An afterthought entering the 1962 season, he won the quarterback job and engineered one of the best footballs seasons in Wisconsin history.

The University of Wisconsin football team held its first scrimmage of the fall Monday, and quarterback Alex Hornibrook took advantage.

A Madison man was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison for shooting a friend during an attempted robbery, which happened during a struggle over a gun with a would-be robbery victim.

In a town like Dodgeville, the athlete is king or queen. Dodgeville athletes have plenty of photo-ops and opportunities to “bring home the gold” in the form of trophies and letters. Athletics is healthy, fun and great for community spirit.

A lot of people hold the delusional belief that a vote for a third-party candidate is a wasted vote. They also contend it is really a vote for the opponent of the candidate they support.