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Once a vibrant heart of its community, downtown Portage was alive on Friday nights. Families such as mine would gather downtown, sitting together, watching people shop at small, locally-owned businesses while the streets bustled with life. Those memories are precious.

I'm not sure what this war with Iran is accomplishing. One thing I do know is this: U.S. oil companies are profiting billions on the backs of American households.

The relationships Green Bay's scouts build with prospects, their coaches, and even family members are key to providing the insight needed to measure a player's passion.

This week's five stars include some dominant scorers in soccer and lacrosse. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

A training camp tradition that coach Luke Fickell brought with him from Cincinnati will take a pause for at least this season.

Two out-of-state organizations have agreed to take custody of nearly 1,000 beagles at Ridglan's facility in the town of Blue Mounds for an undisclosed amount.

Police have said that their investigation into Fusion was sparked by complaints forwarded to the Department of Revenue that the store was selling liquor to minors.

The 11-story, Art Deco-style State Office Building at 1 W. Wilson St. was put up for sale last year.

It was also the rainiest April in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Wausau and likely statewide.

BadgerExtra attended each of the Badgers' 15 spring practices. Here are the key takeaways after watching a revamped roster work on its craft.

Multiple storms that week brought baseball-sized hail and significant flooding that threatened water infrastructure near the Wisconsin River in the Portage area as water levels rose.

Investigators found clothes and trash strewn across the unit and both toilets clogged with feces. Two of the children had severe diaper rash and none were going to school.

The lawsuit challenges the requirement that those circulating nominating petitions must have lived in the state for at least 28 days.

Expect gas prices to shoot up dramatically in southeast Wisconsin soon, gas experts told the Journal Sentinel.

“Sounds of the Ocean” features immersive underwater footage, blue whale and dolphin sounds and relaxing music.

The Mineral Point Road location would have been the chain’s second in Madison and first with a drive-thru.

According to an investigation, the vehicle containing the 80-year-old was traveling north on Highway G when it attempted to make a left turn onto Highway 11 and was hit by the truck heading south on G.

Until recently, I was president of the Universities of Wisconsin and had the privilege of working with so many talented individuals who were passionately devoted to the mission of our state’s 13 public universities.

The cost to park on the street would go up as demand for parking increases.