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The active New York Mets are acquiring pitcher Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, two people familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.

The Badgers were unfazed again after squandering a double-digit halftime lead as they scored their second win over a ranked team this season for the first time in 15 years.

Luke Fickell believes the Badgers are more talented in 2026 after the program's worst season in 35 years. Now he knows they have to prove it on the field.

One of the bills the Senate passed would eliminate taxes on cash tips and would largely affect restaurant, entertainment, hospitality and service employees.

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Two are meant to restrict the powers of the governor, while another seeks to enshrine equality in the state Constitution .

Wisconsin's football coach discussed the impact that having just one portal window makes, how the running back room was shaped and what the spring may look like.

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell providing perspective on the "speed dating" aspect of the transfer portal process.

Temperatures are expected to drop below zero around 9 p.m. Thursday and are not forecast to be above zero until Saturday afternoon

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell emphasizing his confidence in the Badgers' newest quarterback.

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell explaining the choice to hire Robert Steeples as the program's cornerbacks coach.

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell providing insight on a popular mantra spoken throughout the program.

Renewable energy projects such as wind have delivered major economic benefits to Wisconsin, with more than $6 billion invested statewide and 18,600 jobs created. Just as important, these projects provide $25.8 million each year in drought-proof income to Wisconsin farmers…

The 650-acre project would require about 125,000 gallons of water per day, primarily for cooling systems to regulate the heat generated by servers.

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell talking about the new look of the Badgers' running back room and more.

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell sharing why veteran linebacker Aaron Witt is returning to the team.

With the Wisconsin football offseason in full swing, check out this video on Luke Fickell going into detail on how the elimination of the spring transfer window impacts his process.