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Kelly Sheffield's Badgers took us on a ride that ended too soon. How they handled that heartbreaking finale was just as impressive as any of their big wins.

John Blackwell is often the biggest critic of himself. So, after a rough night against Nebraska, he's using perhaps his worst game at Wisconsin as a lesson to build from.

I appreciated Chris Rickert's article "Common questions about plowing the city’s streets." It featured questions and answers about Madison's snowplowing procedures.

I had the pleasure of attending the Madison Memorial High School Orchestra concert last week. The students played interesting pieces well and sounded great. The symphony pieces at the end were impressive.

High-scoring stretches on the ice and dominant unbeaten runs on the mat highlighted last week’s area performances. Vote for what you think is the most impressive.

A win for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears would put them on an inside track for the division title. Here's what they must overcome to achieve that.

The Badgers handedly won the opening set, but the Wildcats roared back to capture a come-from-behind victory to end Wisconsin's run in the Final Four.

July 7, 1954 - December 15, 2025

Columnist Jim Polzin shares his thoughts after the Badgers' stellar season comes to an end just short of the NCAA championship match.

Milwaukee played a fifth straight game without Giannis Antetokounmpo as the two-time MVP recovers from a right calf strain and the supporting cast couldn't get the job done.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission previously denied the administration’s demand for the records, saying state law forbids sharing it.

Republicans allege the fellows are part of a broader plan to push “activist” environmental lawsuits.

Eric Mateos spoke Thursday about his decision to join the Badgers, why he can right the ship for the O-line and more.

The case was expected to head to the jury late Thursday following closing arguments.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a series of regulatory actions Thursday designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans.

The district will continue to own Taylor Prairie, which they said could be quickly reopened as an elementary school if growth of the village of Cottage Grove requires it.

LOS ANGELES — Harrison Ford will receive a lifetime achievement award in March from the actors union SAG-AFTRA.

The airline also announced additional daily flights to Washington, D.C., and Phoenix, Arizona.

The Badgers will face Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Here's what to know and how to catch all the action from Kansas City.