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I grew up in South Milwaukee in the 1970s, back when kids wandered until sundown and friendships formed before anyone thought to sort us into categories.

David Crowley, the union-backed Democratic candidate running for Wisconsin governor, wants to repeal the state’s right-to-work law.

President Donald Trump wants to give cash payments, a Trump dividend of $5,000, to every adult citizen after the midterms if the Republicans keep control of the House and Senate.

Recently, I was intrigued by a political ad against David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor. It involved a woman calling herself a nurse and a mother of three.

Dane County plans to open an overnight overflow shelter for homeless men in November, but with less than two months to go, officials have not secured a location or finalized an operational plan.

A perennial area conference title hopeful finding its groove, a historic shutout and multiple high-scoring efforts stood out in Week 5. Catch up on all the action.

Having family in Kenosha County, I was pleased to read on Madison.com about Circuit Court Judge David O. Hughes taking his oath of office.

The people of Kenosha have a message for Microsoft: We don’t want your data center.

The Green Bay Packers need pass-rush production without Micah Parsons. One part of Jonathan Gannon's defensive philosophy could hold the answer.

Cattle enthusiasts from around the world will gather in Madison, Wisconsin, for 2026 World Dairy Expo to see North America's finest cattle parade around the ring inside the Coliseum.

The Badgers' secondary could be in for a big test against Eastern Michigan. Here's why.

MONTELLO − A 22-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man has been charged with felony hit-and-run causing great bodily harm in connection with a Sept. 17 crash involving an Amish buggy that injured four children

Here are things to watch in the Badgers' final nonconference game.

Brandon Cisse knew the moment would find him eventually. When Justin Jefferson beat him for a touchdown, the rookie had to put an offseason lesson to use.

Frelick singled home a 10th-inning run and Milwaukee hung on for a win in the series opener Friday night.

The Badgers gave up their first set to the Panthers in over a decade. Here's what else stood out in their victory of their in-state foe.

The L-Cats put the throttle down on both sides of the ball from the start and cruised to a rare shutout win over the Blue Devils.

What went through new members of the UW Athletic Hall of Fame when they saw their names on plaques? Here's how they answered.

Watch as Janet (Huff) Dyer and Melvin Gordon cut the ribbon on the new site for the UW Athletic Hall of Fame.

Evan Williams has an NFL fine waiting for him. He also has an argument ready for his appeal.