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The Night Mares, debuting in teal, black and silver, have been a project months in the making.

Thanks for calling attention to the wastefulness of a prison system that doesn’t emphasize rehabilitation in last Sunday's State Journal editorial, "Don’t let rising cost of prisons dodge scrutiny." The reforms the editorial board recommends make good sense. But it…

The April 17 letter to the editor "Fund internet service instead of 'newcomers'" is wrong to blame President Joe Biden's administration for potential expiration of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides internet access for lower-income families.

Our prisons are decrepit. But it's not only the buildings that need work -- our entire system needs an overhaul.

The city of Madison and Madison School District are considering November referendums to raise funds for their bloated budgets. Meanwhile, the Dane County Board is considering a $30,000 raise for the new Dane County executive while people are lining up…

I have owned my home in the Hill Farms neighborhood for over 30 years and am on the planning and architectural review committees for the Hill Farms Neighborhood Association in Madison.

For anyone wondering about the benefits of legalizing marijuana, a recent story in The New Yorker should be required reading. Jia Tolentino presents an accurate assessment in her Feb. 19 story, "Legal weed in New York was going to be…

As strong supporters of Israel, we believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition has hurt Israel in so many ways.

As the new business manager of the Steamfitters Local 601, I’m proud that our members are vital to the function of just about every business in this state. The skilled tradesmen and women of our union install and maintain heating…

The New York City trial over hush money payments is providing a public service, regardless of whether the former president is convicted. It shows why Donald Trump is not qualified to be commander in chief.

Eric Hovde is making two points in his campaign that I take issue with.

Former President Donald Trump is no joke. He is a dangerous man to all of us.

Jackson Chourio's home run during Saturday's victory over St. Louis put him among small historical group.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been hobbled by a left calf strain. It's not clear if he'll play Sunday against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1.

The physicality continued for the Wisconsin football program, while one quarterback arguably had his best spring performance thus far.

Shawna Tantillo, 34, is accused of buying a handgun from a Cross Plains gun store on Nov. 28 on behalf of a felon.

The Founders debated just such a plan to guard against authoritarianism

Oscar Fox is worried about the future of Brat Fest in this week's Mendota Marsh.

With speed being the common denominator, here are five Madison-area softball players frustrating opposing teams as base runners.

Two of the three starting linebacker spots appear to be filled. Depth at the position could be addressed in the draft