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Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal editorial, "Yes to wind farm, more clean energy," leads to this question: How much longer before we will see offshore wind farms in the Madison area lakes, Lake Wisconsin and the shoreline on the Wisconsin side…

One player in particular stood out above the rest to Green Bay in the third round of the NFL Draft. Here's why the Packers moved up to select him.

The newest addition to Green Bay's secondary raises some interesting questions. Here's a closer look on the impact the second-round pick could have with the Packers.

Green Bay traded up in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, moving from pick 84 to 77 in a deal with Tampa Bay. Here's who they selected.

The Badgers got contributions throughout the lineup in their sweep of Northern Illinois in their final spring tuneup.

Skenes had a perfect game into the seventh inning and Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday as Pittsburgh won the series opener in Milwaukee.

With its first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay addressed arguably its biggest need. Here's what to know about the Packers' defensive addition.

Madison School District announced the May 1 closure due to expected staff absences, as MTI members are expected to demonstrate in support of the May Day Strong national day of action.

During the lead up to the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Green Bay reportedly reached a deal with one of its wideouts worth $50.25 million in new money.

The Green Bay Packers are set to make their first two picks of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday. Here's what to know before they're on the clock.

Ridglan said the people who tried to break into the facility were “a violent mob” that launched “an assault on a federally licensed research facility.”

The record number of screenings came during a government shutdown in which TSA agents worked without pay.

Statewide athletic directors resoundingly passed amendments pertaining to future rule changes and coaching contact Friday in Stevens Point.

Christopher P. Brugger Jr., 37, of Madison, was convicted of hit and run and reckless driving, both involving great bodily harm, and causing injury by the intoxicated use of a vehicle.

Judge Ben Jones dismissed injunction petitions Ald. Sabrina Madison and Sean Burke filed against each other, giving “a strong admonishment that you have nothing to do with each other.”

The crash happened about 4 p.m. Thursday on westbound I-39/90/94 near Lien Road, authorities said.

The Badgers aggressively pursued a legacy recruit and secured their quarterback for the 2027 recruiting class Friday.

If the November results mirror spring’s, 2026 will have the lowest approval rate for school referendums since 2010, a Wisconsin Policy Forum report found.

The snake was dumped along Highway Z, north of Hillside School in Iowa County. The type of snake and its length was not provided.

Monona police said the pursuit was its first after a 59-day period without a pursuit.