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It was with a very familiar mix of disappointment and lack of surprise that I learned Nikki Haley is shedding her patina of integrity and joining so many other Republicans in kowtowing to the wannabe dictator, Donald Trump.

As we have a very important U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin that may decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. I have an important request for news reporters.

Wisconsin voters still on the fence for the presidential election just have to look at the Foxconn fiasco to decide who is better for the economy.

I've heard a lot of noise in the news and on pundits' minds about the threat to democracy posed by the "orange man." Just about every Sunday in the Wisconsin State Journal, someone writes a letter to the editor about…

When Pol Pot killed millions in Cambodia, we called it genocide. When thousands were killed in Rwanda, we called it genocide. When Slobodan Milošević killed thousands in Bosnia, we called it genocide. When Israel kills an estimated 35,000 in Gaza,…

Since 2021, 320 school referendums have been on ballots in Wisconsin. Some of these were bonding for capital improvements (such as fixing Wisconsin's aging schools). But many were referendums for operational budgets -- paying teachers, buying needed supplies and keeping…

“The safety of our attendees, performers, and staff is our top priority,” said Brat Fest Organizer Tim Metcalfe.

Both Madison residents, Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, gained strokes on the co-leaders in the third round. Here's where things stand ahead of Sunday's final round.

The Brewers had a big third inning and, combined with their first two pitchers dominant early, took the series over Boston at Fenway Park.

Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Those who lost power due to Tuesday's storm should see full restoration by the end of Saturday, while those who lost power in Friday's storm may have to wait until Sunday.

The Badgers football field and men's hockey rink are getting new looks as part of construction projects at Wisconsin's two primary athletics venues.

What does the rest of the weekend have in store?

Events and closings scheduled for Memorial Day.

Which one is your favorite?

Oscar Fox has a plan to avoid his yearly Brat Fest-induced meat coma in this week's Mendota Marsh.

A heads-up play on defense and batters making big contact lead the the regional edition of our 5 stars. Vote for this week's supernova, the star of the stars.

Contreras jumped on a 1-0 pitch from Boston starter Kutter Crawford and sent it into the second row of Green Monster seats. Here's how Milwaukee fared in the series opener.

The Madison resident and defending champion struggled while dealing with a delay in action during his second round at Harbor Shores. Here's where he's at entering the third round.

Nearly four years after the police killing of George Floyd, civil rights advocate Leslie Redmond posed a question to a panel of speakers Friday: What progress have we seen in the fight for racial justice, and what significant challenges remain?