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This Saturday, on the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, we should reflect on the ideals expressed in our Declaration of Independence, a proclamation of our freedom from monarchy and our commitment to self-government. We are now living in a…

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominance over NL Central rival Cincinnati Reds this season, taking the third game of a four-game series.

Shawn Eichorst and interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots both frequently mentioned a pursuit of excellence for the Badgers in an introduction for the newly hired athletic director.

STOUGHTON — Most people spend their time off in July on vacation. But Chris Quam, vice president of the Stoughton Fair Board, is spending it volunteering 18-hour days setting up the fairgrounds, supporting exhibitors and leading hundreds of volunteers through…

New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst has a five-year contract. Here's what we know about it.

Double-A has not been able to contain Andrew Fischer thus far. Through his 11 games with Class AA Biloxi, Fischer has hit six home runs.

The No. 1 prospect in baseball, Jesús Made, and Brewers consensus No. 2 prospect Luis Peña were both named to the MLB All-Star Futures Game.

The 28-year-old reliever pitched to a 3-3 record and 3.45 ERA in 62⅔ innings with Class AAA Nashville before being called up.

Bogoljub Marković spent the last season in Serbia, but it appears Milwaukee is ready to make last year's selection part of the roster moving forward.

Vilas Hall was among the nearly three dozen campus buildings UW-Madison temporarily closed due to a lack of air conditioning.

Nearly 60% of Wisconsin school districts will see less general state aid this fall, including a $7 million decline for the Madison School District.

Madison’s Independence Day fireworks show at Warner Park could be postponed due to thunderstorms Friday.

The leader of the Urban League said he was concerned about the process that led to Shawn Eichorst being hired as Wisconsin athletic director.

ICE agents have arrested at least 10 people in the Madison area between the weekend and Monday, according to Voces de la Frontera. More cases are still pending confirmation.

An ICE spokesperson called the ban "despicable and a flagrant attempt to endanger our officers."

The Badgers confirmed Wednesday what had been reported a day earlier, that former deputy athletic director Shawn Eichorst is the new AD.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.

The $170 million project on Interstate 39/90/94 in Columbia County is nearly halfway done.

Fatty’s Bar & Diner is a beer, burger and wing joint that also sells cheese curds.