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The Badgers returned from a 34-day break but their offensive finishing wasn't up to speed. Here's what happened in Duluth, Minnesota.

The incoming freshman initially wanted to stay home for one more season of club volleyball, but ultimately decided to get a head start on her next adventure in life.

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute as Milwaukee pulled out the road victory.

Jennifer Ploeger was one of several current or former district employees criticized in an investigation into the district’s response to allegations against a former dean of students.

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks hit more records Friday after a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but does not slam the door on it.

The Badgers brought in a third defensive lineman of the cycle Friday, securing the commitment of an FCS standout from a small town near the Wisconsin state line.

Four former Badgers players are returning to Canada's Olympic team after winning gold four years ago, and another is set for her Olympic debut.

Javarius Hurd, 17, pleaded guilty to homicide but contends he doesn't deserve prison time because he was mentally ill and not responsible for his actions.

Sophomore guard Emma Trautsch shares her pregame superstitions, top song of 2025 and more after Stoughton's game against Madison Edgewood

Van Orden's support for continuing the enhanced subsidies was grudging. “I should not have to vote for a temporary patch to ​a broken system," he said.

The identical twin brothers share similar reasons why they remain with the sport despite playing for the Spartans and Wildcats, respectively.

Armaad Jamaal Eubanks, Dr. Justice Castañeda and Gift Akere were chosen by a City of Madison and Dane County commission for embodying “the values of service equity and justice” championed by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr..

The Oneida ESC Group, an Oneida Nation subsidiary, has hired a new CEO to replace Jeff House, ⁠who made recent controversial deals with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Wait times for select trips on the north-south Route B could take up to 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes.

Brian Gutekunst’s personnel department received a major shakeup Friday with the news that the team's vice president of player personnel has landed a general manager job with the Dolphins.

Voting groups say the Trump administration’s efforts to create a national voter database will undermine future elections and create fuel for election deniers.

The high at the Dane County Regional Airport hit 55 at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, breaking the old record for Jan. 8 of 54 set in 2003.

The raptors of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will be making their 10th appearance at the annual January event.

The incident began shortly before 12:45 a.m. Thursday when Monona officers were told that an Audi SUV that fled from Madison police may be heading toward Monona.

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