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A Badgers forward’s tears made social media rounds as the team was struggling. Using the junior’s lifelong competitiveness as a guide, Wisconsin has completely turned around since.

GREEN BAY — An uncertain future potentially awaits Green Bay Packers’ offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins heading into the 2026 NFL offseason.

The junior forward has been the team’s leading scorer this season, showcasing an ability to translate skills between sports while also strengthening her passion for hockey.

The man was booked into the Dane County Jail on tentative charges of second-degree recklessly endangering safety.

Thrilling conference wrestling championships, a momentum shifting night on the ice and a sprint sweep in the pool highlighted last week's action. Vote for the most impressive performance.

On Thursday morning, Iowa County authorities said they found a man dead in a house in Ridgeway and the death has been deemed a homicide.

High school boys basketball athletes from across the state still vividly remember their first dunk. Learn why dunking still resonates most with area hoopers, more than any other highlight play.

Hear from three area players — Monona Grove's Jayden Jackson, Austin Luchetti and Sun Prairie West's Zaivion Goudeau — about why dunking is high school basketball's top highlight.

Badgers AD Chris McIntosh discussed his message to football season-ticket buyers amid a downturn in sales and wins on the field.

The veteran forward is competing for the first time in his career as the lone frontcourt player in the field.

DEERFIELD - Alice J. Bohn, age 98, died on Tue., Feb 3, 2026. A Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cottage Grove on Fri., Feb. 20, 2026. Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. www.newcomerfh.com

The former Thunder forward had 19 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and four blocks to help Milwaukee win five of six entering All-Star weekend.

Milwaukee will face an injured team, which is already missing it's MVP point guard, Thursday.

UW-Madison announced the policy change Thursday. Until now, submitting immunization records to the university has been optional.

The candidate selected will succeed former UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Thomas Gibson, whom the Regents in April 2025 tapped to lead UW-Milwaukee.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new line of gummies that even features his face.

A former Monona Grove High School employee allegedly made $38,000 worth of fraudulent purchases between 2023 and 2025, according to a letter sent to families.

Dozens of organizations signed on to a letter urging the Legislature to act to avoid future disruptions to the food assistance program and prevent wasteful fines.

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology.