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Imaginary Factory owner hopes James Beard honor shines light on his creative director
Hastings Cameron has been named a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.
Why are viruses more common in winter?
While the cold winter doesn't cause illness, weather and climate do play a role in why colds and the flu are more common in winter.
Man arrested in connection with Madison’s Sunday morning homicide
Officers were sent to the 400 block of Primrose Lane early Sunday and found a person suffering from a life-threatening gunshot and who died at the scene.
Agency that helps conserve land, water down 40% of Wisconsin staff
More than 100 people have left the state's Natural Resources Conservation Service in the last year, one of the biggest hits in the country.
Madison ASL teacher doubles as a top deaf athlete
La Follette High School teacher Taylor Koss can never rebuff his students when they challenge him to a race. It’s the only time in his education career that he’s alright with kids being left behind.In November Koss, who teaches American…
‘Everything is on the table’ as Dane County Coliseum renovation talks begin
Dane County and Frank Productions must now agree on the scope of the renovation and how the venue will be managed when work is complete.
What Wisconsin's new Under Armour contract says about sponsor patches, bonuses
Just getting to the NCAA Tournament isn't enough to qualify the Badgers men's and women's basketball teams for bonuses from Under Armour anymore.
5 reasons the battle for the Big Eight girls basketball title is most exciting in years
The race is on — three girls basketball teams are tied for first place in the Big Eight with just six conference games left this season.
5 spot-up shooters on area high school boys basketball teams
Several area high school boys basketball teams benefit from having spot up shooters that excel at off-ball 3-point shooting. Learn how these athletes provided spacing for their respective teams' offenses.
Wisconsin men's basketball point guard does job, but gets little help vs. Southern Cal
The fifth-year guard scored 29 points and was the engine that kept the Badgers in the game all afternoon. But none of his teammates came through when it mattered.
Polzin: How Wisconsin men's basketball shot itself in the foot during loss to Southern Cal
The Badgers, as usual, relied heavily on the 3-point shot. But it's not like there was another great option for a team that was cold from inside the arc, too.
Highlights of Jennifer Mnookin's tenure at UW-Madison
From her own ice cream flavor to battles with the Legislature and the Trump administration, Jennifer Mnookin made a mark during her four years at UW-Madison.
UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin tapped as Columbia’s president
Mnookin, 58, will succeed acting Claire Shipman at Columbia.
Polzin: Wisconsin men's basketball talking points from narrow loss to Southern Cal
State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' loss to the Trojans on Sunday in Madison.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's home loss to Southern Cal
The Badgers couldn't overcome several long stretches of poor shooting, and ended up with their first defeat since Jan. 3.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's basketball's border battle loss
The Badgers suffered one of their worst losses of the season on the Sunday as their rival rolled to a Big Ten victory.
Madison police investigating fatal shooting on South Side
Officers were sent to the 400 block of Primrose Lane near West Badger Road at about 3:30 a.m.
3 things that stood out as Wisconsin women's hockey finishes sweep of Bemidji State
The extra baggage carried into an early start for the University of Wisconsin women's hockey team Sunday was that it was expected to be the last game it'll play with many of its stars until the playoffs start.
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