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WIAA state boys golf: Lodi's Logan Walzer's chip-in gives him share of first-round D2 lead
The junior holes out for a 30-foot birdie to close his round at University Ridge.
City, school district reach tentative deal on nearly $9.3 million in TIF money
The deal was a necessary step in meeting a tight timeline for the Judge Doyle Square project.
Police: Interstate shooting suspect fired at more than one vehicle
Search warrants shows drive-by shooter had plenty of guns and ammunition inside his vehicle.
WIAA state boys golf:
First of two days (18 of 36 holes)
NASCAR:
LONG POND, Pa. — Kurt Busch felt like a game show contestant who had to beat the clock to win a prize.
Madison School District to seriously study later school start times for adolescents
Research suggest benefits could include higher attendance rates and improved academics.
44-year-old white rhino euthanized at Madison zoo
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison zoo has euthanized a 44-year-old white rhinoceros.
UW-Madison seeks renovation to add new floor, amenities at Witte dorm
A $47 million renovation project planned for UW-Madison's Witte residence hall would bring major changes to the building's appearance and add new amenities.
Madison police: Man shows girls pornography at an elementary school
Two female students at Randall Elementary School were on the playground Friday and heard a stranger speaking to them through a fence, police said. The man wanted the girls to see a "cool video," but showed them pornography instead, authorities…
UW funding shouldn't hinge on 'outcomes' -- Donna Silver
I have objected for years to decreased state funding for the University of Wisconsin System. So I read the headline in Friday's State Journal “Walker: UW System budget may increase” with optimism.
Write in John Doe this November -- James D. Curtin
Donald Trump has killed off the Republican Party. The "leadership" of the party, men such as U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, helped Trump kill the old elephant.
Trump is like the emperor in new clothes -- Mary Subkoviak
When U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan announced his support of Donald Trump, I was reminded of the children’s story “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” by Hans Christian Andersen.
Muhammad Ali made charity a priority -- Dr. Frederick Edelman
When I was a pediatric resident at the University of Chicago in the late 1970s, I was thrilled to meet Muhammad Ali.
Madison man receives 2 years in prison for possessing gun
Michael Peterson, 35, took part in a fight outside of a bar on State Street in November, the statement said. Peterson, who was convicted of a felony in 2006, stashed a handgun in a trash container after fleeing the scene,…
George the rhinoceros, one of Henry Vilas Zoo's oldest residents, dies at 44
George the white rhinoceros first came to the zoo in 1976.
Dane County officials seek interim safety fixes at jail
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee chairman Paul Rusk said he wants recommendations to ensure jail safety during the 3½ to 5 years it could take to plan for, approve and construct an addition to the Public Safety Building.
Paul Soglin wants to limit next city tax increase to 3 percent on average home
The mayor is asking managers to offer budgets with no growth except for full funding of previously approved items in order to help close an estimated $3 million to $5 milliion gap in the 2017 budget.
Badgers basketball: Kohl Center to feature new court design for 2016-17 season
UW started sanding the court almost three weeks ago and appear to have it finished in time for summer workouts.
Ron Johnson: Donald Trump should retract attack on judge
By mid-afternoon Monday, Johnson had not publicly commented on Trump's remarks, which were made Thursday.
Prep sports: Area team earns Division 2 boys rugby title
The Exiles team represents McFarland, Monona Grove and Madison La Follette.