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The Wisconsin River was at 18.9 feet as of Wednesday morning and officials project levels to rise to more than 20 feet. The river reaches flood stage at 17 feet, according to the DNR.

Thunderstorms swept across Wisconsin on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, hail and even possible tornadoes to parts of the state.

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Madison Democrat remembers an era when politicians were still persuadable.

Wisconsin and the rest of the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a nationwide reading of the document on July 8, 2026. The event is part of a year-long celebration of the nation's…

From being the first state to ratify the 19th amendment to pioneering school choice and welfare reform, Wisconsin has frequently been at the forefront in national policy.

The redevelopment is the first proposed since planning got underway for a major reconstruction of Regent Street focused on pedestrian access and retail.

While there are plenty of changes coming for the linebacker corps, Edgerrin Cooper said he's kept a similar mindset to what's given him success in the past.

“UW Health said Wednesday that it has acquired University Podiatry Associates of Madison," the State Journal reported last week. "The podiatry clinic, which opened in 1981 ..."

Baboucarr Ann could be the first Badgers commit whose recruitment was led by assistant coach Brad Davison, who Ann grew up watching star for his Minnesota high school, Maple Grove.

There are obvious candidates to replace Chris McIntosh. But this is a plum position — even with a mess to clean up — and the candidate pool should be deep.

Chris McIntosh's contract specified the kinds of jobs that would trigger a buyout if he left the Wisconsin athletic director role to take them.

Milwaukee left the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and runners on first and second in the 10th.

The outfielder/designated hitter left Sunday's game against Washington in the fifth inning.

It’s often said a parent’s love can’t be measured, but a recent survey on youth sports may come close. For each day a child plays a sport, researchers found, parents expend three hours and 23 minutes in effort: organizing and…

Chris McIntosh emailed Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin on Sunday night with a formal resignation from the athletic director position. Here's what he said.

Mick Byrne continued a legacy of success with Badgers cross country and track and field teams. He's retiring after 18 seasons at Wisconsin.

Makoto Kuroda also admitted to another colleague in an email that he’d tried to poison the victim, according to the criminal complaint.