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Affordability is the biggest threat to Wisconsin’s economy, according to two candidates for governor from different political parties.

If politics is the process by which we resolve our differences without violence and figure out how to govern, then it’s been a while since politics has worked well in America.

A true freshman hasn't started at quarterback for the Badgers since 1991. That player, Jay Macias, is hoping that streak ends soon.

Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska last September stepped into the top UW-Madison research role with big plans.

UW-Madison would be part of “dual-use” defense research — some of which is already happening on campus.

The community center opened its registration for the baskets at 6 a.m. on Oct. 21, and they all were claimed by around 11 a.m.

Washington's truck traveled around 3,800 miles round trip for its game against the Badgers. Here's how drivers keep things moving.

The defenseman has gone from playing at the Kohl Center with his youth team to being the first Madison native to commit to the Badgers in nearly 10 years.

A Cardinals guard might have a recognizable last name for college basketball fans, and more to know about the Badgers' next opponent.

How to tune in as the Badgers play their third of four-straight home games to start the regular season.

Green Bay's proposition to ban the play fell through. Now the defense will attempt to keep Philadelphia from succeeding in short-yardage situations in Monday's game.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers couldn’t thwart the tush push during the offseason.

A major change in strategy occurred during the idle week late last month for the University of Wisconsin football team.

MILWAUKEE — Kevin Durant scored 31 points and made a tiebreaking basket with 1:42 remaining to put the Houston Rockets ahead for good in a 122-115 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday.

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BERLIN — Jonathan Taylor completed a 244-yard rushing day with an 8-yard touchdown run in overtime to give the Indianapolis Colts a 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in the first regular-season NFL game in Berlin, Germany.

A group of Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring health care subsidies by December.

The Badgers saw a key player return from injury to help lead a sweep of Indiana on Sunday at the UW Field House. Here's what stood out from the victory.

The Badgers saw a key player return from injury to help lead a sweep of Indiana on Sunday at the UW Field House. Here's what stood out from the victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and eight rebounds for Milwaukee but the home team lost the first game of back-to-back contests against opponents from Texas.