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Milwaukee has many returners back in uniform for a team that was among the best in several statistical categories a year ago. Here's where things stand ahead of 2026.

Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff will be ready to start the season on time, a welcome development for a Brewers rotation lacking experience.

Cousins Maine Lobster began turning up in the Madison area in the summer of 2024, and a Milwaukee-area duo became franchisees last year.

A 19-year-old Madison man was charged with felony murder and armed robbery in the Dec. 23 fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Fitchburg.

The ban is part of a compromise between Republican leaders and Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to increase funding for food stamps.

The pedestrian, who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead, Madison police said.

The teen's body was found Saturday morning when emergency responders were sent on a welfare check at a residence east of Beloit, authorities said.

The crash happened about 7:15 p.m. Friday in the area of Cottage Grove Road and Amnicon Trail, Madison police said.

At about 4 a.m. Monday, Sun Prairie police received multiple calls reporting gunfire in the area of Hart Road.

Officers found shell casings and an unoccupied residence with damage, but no injuries were reported or found.

A passerby discovered a non-live old training grenade at Picnic Point Monday, prompting a response from the UW-Madison Police Department and the Dane County Hazardous Devices Unit.

Everyone’s red line is different. President Donald Trump will reach yours, eventually.

A few fans waited outside LaBahn Arena for hours to get into Monday night's celebration of the Badgers' ninth NCAA women's hockey championship.

From dynamic attackers to reliable goalies, the Madison area has a deep talent pool this spring. Here are seven girls lacrosse players to know.

The Badgers returned to action Monday for the first time since their appearance in the Final Four. Here's what stood out from the exhibition match.

Milwaukee suffered its 10th loss in the past 14 games Monday night. It never recovered after a slow start in the 33-point defeat.

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Madison needs Nicki Vander Meulen to remain on the School Board. As an attorney, disability advocate and trailblazing autistic public official, Vander Meulen brings a depth of expertise that is rare on any school board. She has been a steadfast…

Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The election is April 7.

The Badgers women's hockey team was "calm, cool and collected" as hard times hit, captain Caroline Harvey said. Now they're champions, too.