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Wisconsin continued its strong offseason, adding a second reigning mid-major conference player of the year to its roster.

Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Noel Quintana was detained by immigration authorities while attempting to fly back to Madison from Mexico in late January.

Attorney General Josh Kaul said the lawsuits are largely seeking to end the practice of illegal sports betting in Wisconsin, but left the door open for potential monetary damages.

Marcus Sedberry detailed the plan to replace himself as the football team's general manager in his first interview since taking over as Wisconsin's interim AD on Thursday.

The Badgers' latest signing is the second player signed from Australia this offseason, joining point guard Owen Foxwell.

Andrew E. Smith’s police statements included that God “put it in my heart” to run over the bicyclist and that he thought “Russians blew up Cincinnati,” a criminal complaint says.

Wisconsin's quarterbacks were pushing the ball down the field, a few freshmen continue to take steps and more from Badgers football practice.

Facing the same charges are Terryoine Holloway, 17, and Devon Mason, 19. Holloway is also charged with possessing a firearm after having been found delinquent in juvenile court.

Wisconsin women's basketball brings back a key piece as its leading returning scorer withdraws from the transfer portal.

State prosecutors say Troupis, Chesebro and Roman are responsible for creating fake electoral vote documents and defrauding Republican electors into signing them on Dec. 14, 2020.

An annual meeting between the Badgers and an in-state foe is slated to take place this coming season at Fiserv Forum.

The fatal crash shortly before 6 a.m. closed Branch Street between Century Avenue and Pheasant Lane, Middleton police said.

Madison can be a real zoo. Last weekend, the Midwest Horse Fair galloped through town. This weekend brings us alpacas at the Alliant Energy Center, breakfast with otters, and party animals on Mifflin Street.

The 55-year-old woman was arrested on tentative charges of third offense OWI, and second-degree recklessly endangering safety, Madison police said.

At about 5:25 p.m. Monday, police were sent to the club after staff saw four people arrive at the club and attempt to take a golf cart.

Plans are still on for a Chase Bank, a Chick-fil-A, a McDonald’s and a Crew Carwash near Fitchburg’s Target store.

The city of Monona has approved the first phase of plans to redevelop San Damiano Park and convert the Frank Allis House into a sit-down restaurant.

Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Luis Peña was taken by ambulance from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game Thursday, April 22 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, because of a medical emergency, causing the game to

Over 9,000 people are expected to participate in the event’s 8K wheelchair race, 8K run or 2-mile walk, with the wheelchair race starting at 9:50 a.m., the run at 10 a.m. and the walk at 10:20 a.m.