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Mail service by boat started in 1916 and continues in an age of e-mail, Facebook and roadside mail boxes.

The woman was walking on the 300 block of South Livingston Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday when a man approached her from behind, police said. He pointed a gun at her before taking off with her purse, authorities said.

Staff shortages and problems filling vacant positions are plaguing prisons across the state.

An increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism, and a state mandate for insurance coverage of autism treatment, has led to an expansion of autism treatment services in the Madison area.

When we think of homelessness in Madison we often think of the panhandlers on the Capitol Square and State Street, but their are hundreds of homeless children Madison in need of a steady place to stay.

Koval knows the default modes of Madison's activist citizenry. What he apparently doesn't know is what a fool's errand it is to trigger them.

The Far East Side maker space is part of a growing, nationwide trend of community work spaces.

The Madison resident shot a 4-under 66 Saturday and is three shots back of leader Daniel Berger in Memphis, Tennessee.

In addition to immediate financial and practical needs, mental and emotional health is important in the aftermath of a job loss.

The Twins selected the Michigan State junior in the 24th round on Saturday, two days after drafting Verona senior catcher Ben Rortvedt in the second round.

Milwaukee's second season under Wes Edens and Marc Lasry was disappointing, but there are many reasons for optimism moving forward.

More than 100 employees will be affected.

The senior becomes UW's first NCAA women's champion since Kathy Butler won the 3,000 meters at the 1997 NCAA outdoor championships.

It is the Panthers' ninth overall championship.

This time, the Madison Edgewood boys tennis team would not be denied.

The teams combine to commit nine errors.

The Madison West girls soccer team received goals from Anali Osorio and Claire Mooney in the 30th and 35th minutes and never looked back en route to a 4-1 win over defending state champion Kettle Moraine in the WIAA Division…

The senior's score knocks out Milton.

Ryan Braun goes deep twice as the Brewers improve to 1-5 against New York this season.

Supporting early-stage companies is critical because they are the key drivers of job growth.