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As a 12-year-old boy growing up in Baraboo, I was in the habit of reading the morning newspaper. I am now 77 years old.

I am a licensed substance use counselor at a large residential treatment facility. I believe post-residential placement decisions within treatment court and probation systems must be guided by clinical evidence -- not convenience.

COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Steven ("Coogie") J. Coogan, age 68, of Cottage Grove, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at UW Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

One of the many roads to Olympic glory begins at the Pettit National Ice Center and LaBahn Arena, winds through the Great Lakes states and ends on a podium in Milan and Cortina.

The Wildcats' standout made a massive jump up the leaderboard to earn his first individual state title and fuel another top-five team finish.

The Wolverines overcame the Badgers in front of the largest crowd ever to watch a hockey game at the Kohl Center. Here's what stood out.

The Regents standout rode a perfect practice balance to his first pair of state championships, while also pacing a top-five team finish.

The Cardinals shook off a difficult sectional performance with an emphatic run to their fourth straight WIAA Division 1 team championship.

Barnhill was one of 41 local students, spanning from third to eighth grade, vying for the title of Madison’s star speller.

Kelly Gorbatenko scored four goals and Lacey Eden hit 100 for her career as part of a hat trick as the Badgers edged closer to the WCHA title.

The Spartans standout made his lead heading into finals hold up to win his first state diving championship after settling for silver last season.

PFAS have been linked to health problems including low birthweight, cancer and liver disease, and have been shown to make vaccines less effective.

Sun Prairie East senior Baxton Ledford started playing hockey because of his dad, Jason. It's since become his favorite sport. He answered several other questions, meet the United's playmaker.

How to tune in when the Badgers take on the Hawkeyes at the Kohl Center.

Imagine you’re one of the millions of Americans who visit Wisconsin every year. You’d likely enjoy classic Wisconsin hospitality: bratwurst, cheese curds, brandy old-fashioneds and — maybe even a tax bill?

A team of city and school officials, but the advocacy group Wisconsin Bike Fed is putting together district-wide and school-specific plans.

An injury to the Badgers' regular starter put Eli Pulver in the spotlight late in the season. The goalie delivered Friday with a 22-save performance.

Waunakee and Madison Edgewood use a full-court press defense to create a sense of urgency and create turnovers for easy baskets. Here's who they do it.