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While enjoying college football on TV recently, I was treated to political ads about the president's policies and telling me of the good job he has done.

Consistency from Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph would go a long way in helping Wisconsin. Here are keys for Wisconsin against the Spartans.

The Badgers' passing game delivered late in the win over Penn State. It will be crucial to success against the Spartans.

The Badgers showcased their depth while rallying for what coach Kelly Sheffield deemed a "tremendous team win" against the No. 15 Hoosiers at the UW Field House on Thursday night.

Nela Lopušanová scored twice in her first game at LaBahn Arena after the Badgers saw the 2026 NCAA championship banner go to the rafters.

Homecoming takes center stage this weekend as the Badgers return to Camp Randall, but football isn’t the only thing Madison has in store. Here are 20 events happening around the city.

The Badgers completed the celebration of the 2026 NCAA women's hockey championship with a banner raising at LaBahn Arena.

Wisconsin's intense recruiting push helped secure the program's first 5-star recruit since 2021

Arnold has overseen the Brewers' steady ascension to this point, piling up progressively more wins each of the past four seasons.

People seeking protection from domestic abuse or harassment can now submit petitions electronically from anywhere across the state’s 72 counties.

Faculty members across Wisconsin worry mandated credit-hour minimums could reduce availability during advising, service, fieldwork and scholarly projects despite systemwide compliance claims from administrators.

Math and literacy scores statewide improved a bit across most grades, according to standardized test data released Thursday, while Madison's results were a mixed bag.

It took a little more than an hour for a Dane County jury to find James A.A. Myers, 42, guilty in July of repeated sexual assault of the same child.

The 24,000-square-foot store has been in the works for years and will open its doors on Oct. 10.

Kaul and Toney are also seeking to boost their name recognition heading into the November election, which will serve as a rematch between the two candidates.

The two 17-year-olds appeared to have been racing when one struck and killed 65-year-old Peter J. Crook, of Lone Rock, last month, police said.

Pete Nance made an impact last season. Now with a new staff, he's looking to become a permanent part of the 15-man rotation. Here's where things stand.

Tamara Thomsen rolled video in May as she inspected what would turn out to be a 1,000-year-old dugout canoe in Pewaukee Lake.

Six years after the popular Club Tavern closed, Prohibition Brew Pub is opening in its place and will honor the 1863 building’s extensive history.