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The pitcher-catcher combination factored heavily on the road Friday night against St. Louis.

A transfer setter got her first glimpse of the atmosphere at the UW Field House. Her play on Friday night helped to spark the spring season opener.

The Madison Police Department has said it will not send any of its six horses to the Midwest Horse Fair for fear of an equine virus that has begun showing up in the state.

Police declined to comment on the timeline of how the woman died and the extent of the injuries she died from, citing the ongoing investigations.

Revenue from the Big Ten in fiscal year 2025 is projected to increase 18% over the current year at Wisconsin as money from new media deals starts flowing to schools.

"This decision does not clear Rep. Brandtjen of any wrongdoing, there is just not enough evidence to move forward to let a factfinder decide,” Susan Opper said.

A report released Friday details many issues that led to the collapse, which toppled about 30 people into Lake Mendota, and recommends fixes.

Coaches of Badgers winter sports had their contract terms extended through the 2028-29 season by the Athletic Board.

As Fitchburg police investigated the shots-fired incident, they were able to tie the man to a second shots-fired incident, Fitchburg Capt. Edward Hartwick said in a statement Friday.

The Badgers lost their fifth player to the portal this spring, and second this week. Here's the latest player heading out.

Wisconsin's cornerbacks group should have more players ready to play than a year ago. Here's what its position coach said Friday.

Eric Hovde said he doesn't oppose elderly people voting after saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home" is at a point in life where they are capable of voting.

Inattentive driving appears to be the primary cause of the crash, which is under investigation, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said.

The value of the average single-family home jumped 7.8% to $457,300 for 2024, and the city saw a record $949.4 million in new construction.

The man who was arrested is on parole for his role in a 2019 shooting, and was out on cash bail in a separate 2022 weapons violation, police said.

From her favorite movie to the hardest aspect of her sport, meet Sauk Prairie junior defender Cora Brickl.

The callers reported hearing cars leave the area and when officers arrived, they found no disturbance and no one with injuries, Madison police said.

Do something nice for the planet — it’s Earth Day weekend. There’s much more in store, too.

Pop music superstar Taylor Swift's newest album, called "The Tortured Poets Department" is set to release Friday.

Over the last two decades, misconduct and behavioral issues have embroiled Council members and other officials. But a way to properly handle them has been elusive.