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Madison adopts energy plan focusing on more renewables, less pollution
The plan lays out a series of concrete recommendations to advance the city's long-term goals.
Trek president John Burke writes political book, but has no plans to run for office
The brother of Wisconsin's first female major party nominee for governor offers solutions to America's problems.
Make Music Madison turns city into stage
If as Shakespeare wrote, "All the world's a stage," Make Music Madison turns the whole city into a stage Tuesday as it celebrates the summer solstice.
Trade mission shows Mexico is Wisconsin's friend
OUR VIEW: Unlike Donald Trump, the governor understands the opportunities for state products and jobs
Dr. Zorba Paster: Right to be angry about drug pricing
Dear Doc: You were right! Again! I took my prescriptions to several local pharmacies and none of them, not one of them, would tell me prices unless I let them run prescriptions through. I couldn’t get the price without having…
What to watch this week: 'Big Brother' returns and 'Person of Interest' signs off
When it began on U.S. television in the summer of 2000, “Big Brother” – which put 12 “house guests” in a house without outside contact and tracked their every move on camera – seemed like a crazy experiment.
'Gypsy' wanders into Madison for the weekend
Before there were “Dance Moms,” there was Gypsy Rose Lee. Don’t miss out on “Gypsy,” the musical tale of one of America’s favorite stage mothers. Local and New York talent blend harmoniously in Capitol City Theatre’s performance 7:30 p.m. Friday…
Pro golf: Storms soften Oakmont, stop first round well shy of completion
Even a rain-soaked Oakmont didn't keep the U.S. Open from delivering its usual dose of frustration.
Pro golf: Unknown Andrew Landry tops US Open leaderboard
The struggling rookie ended his first day ever in a major tournament at 3 under with the rest of the 156-player field looking up at him.
Pro golf: Timing is everything for amateur Scottie Scheffler at Oakmont
Scheffler's 1-under 69 gave him the clubhouse lead, such as it was on a soggy day when only nine players managed to finish and half the 156-player field didn't even get a chance to start.
Brewers: Jonathan Lucroy a bright spot on West Coast trip
Jonathan Lucroy has grown weary of hearing his name continually pop up in trade rumors. As long as the Milwaukee Brewers veteran catcher continues to produce at the plate like he has most of the season, though, the chatter isn’t…
Dogs alert owner but fire damages Mazomanie home
Noisy dogs alerted a homeowner to a fire reported at 2:13 a.m. Friday at 301 Crescent St. in Mazomanie, according to Dane County Sheriff's Office reports.
WIAA state girls soccer: Waukesha Catholic Memorial returns to Division 3 final
MILWAUKEE — The Waukesha Catholic Memorial girls soccer program found itself in a familiar spot on Thursday: Waiting to play for another WIAA state championship.
WIAA state girls soccer: Vanessa Narveson's late goal lifts Belleville/New Glarus into state final
MILWAUKEE — Vanessa Narveson had no idea how it happened.
Mallards: Nico Hoerner's homer sinks Battle Creek
The shortstop's three-run blast helps Madison improve to a a South Division-leading 11-6.
WIAA state baseball: Mistakes cost Prairie du Chien in its bid for a state championship
GRAND CHUTE — The Prairie du Chien baseball team was its own worst enemy Thursday, and the cost was a WIAA Division 3 state championship.
Police: Man robbed behind inn early Thursday morning
A suspect left the area but was later taken into custody in Madison, the release said.
Prep basketball: State's top senior players to meet for all-star games in Wisconsin Dells
One hundred of the top girls basketball players from Wisconsin’s Class of 2016 will take to the Court of Champions at JustAGame Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells today for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Classic.
DeForest teen gets year in jail, five years probation for crash that killed woman
An 18-year-old DeForest man who was driving nearly 100 miles per hour last year when he struck another car in Windsor and killed a 77-year-old woman, was sentenced Thursday to five years of probation for the woman's death and a…
Man found guilty of homicide, other charges, in heroin overdose death
A Monona man who prosecutors said dealt the heroin that killed one Waupun man in February and caused the near-fatal overdose of another was found guilty Thursday of first-degree reckless homicide and several other charges.