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In a position to help the Brewers now, and at minimal cost, president of baseball operations Matt Arnold didn't hesitate — despite parting ways the son of a former franchise star.

As heat advisories spread throughout southern Wisconsin, the Dane County Fair welcomed hundreds of furry and wooly guests Wednesday with fans, shade and unlimited water.

The District plans to rename the two schools, plus Chavez Elementary School, before the upcoming academic year.

Eight of the 13 sentenced between December 2023 and June were from Madison, while one was from Windsor. Sentences ranged from five years of probation to more than 13 years in federal prison.

On Friday, a day after announcing her reelection bid, Rhodes-Conway will be joined by former South Bend Mayor and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

The Amish buggy was outfitted with lights and a slow-moving vehicle placard. Its 13-year-old driver was wearing a high-visibility reflective vest.

Colton Gordon has spent most of this season in AAA, but the young pitcher could add to Milwaukee's depth if he can find his form in the majors.

The call came in around 1:30 p.m. about the possible drowning at the Staybridge Suites, 7790 Elmwood Ave.

Construction workers face some of the highest risks while working in the heat.

TruStage Financial Group, an insurance company based in Madison, shut down its network following a cybersecurity incident.

Eat pickles, drink beer and be merry, Madison. If you overheat this weekend, cool off at one of our local indoor events or take a dip in the water.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

Stanley Pophal, 64, of Wausau, pleaded guilty on June 12 to wire fraud and money laundering after defrauding 190 investors out of $14.25 million.

The Badgers will seek revenge for a difficult overtime loss they suffered last season in Milwaukee.

The increase would cover a projected $545,000 shortfall driven by falling recycling revenue, higher fuel costs and other budget pressures.

The DNR used about $9,000 of Ryan Borgwardt's restitution to purchase a towfish sonar that can map the bottom of waterbodies for missing persons, items and hazards.

A four-star linebacker from Orlando, Florida, had an impressive offer list, but his visit to Wisconsin this summer led to an early commitment.

Campaign manager Kara Spencer had been evicted from her Madison apartment for not paying thousands of dollars in rent.

Realta Fusion said the project on Madison’s East Side is expected to create at least 600 jobs over five years.

At least 20 people have died so far this year in vehicle crashes in Milwaukee.