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The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair attracted 925,749 visitors during its 11-day run as the event celebrated its 175th anniversary.

One word came to mind as Brett Huber smoked legal weed in a Washington County park on a recent Saturday: “Surreal.”

Circuit Judge Nicholas McNamara declared a mistrial on two of the three counts against Gerson A. Blas Noe, 25, including one count of first-degree intentional homicide.

The administration is shutting down three truck-driving schools in Wisconsin as part of a broader crackdown on companies it believes are fraudulently training immigrants.

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a Wisconsin football question from a reader in his mailbag.

Canada was the No. 1 destination for Wisconsin exports of all descriptions at $7.52 billion in 2025. No other nation came close in dollar totals, with Mexico (about $4 billion), Netherlands, China and Germany (each around $1 billion) rounding out…

UW-Whitewater is the latest Universities of Wisconsin school to offer students the opportunity to major in artificial intelligence.

Five key Wisconsin football players who could revive the Badgers offense and fuel a 2026 postseason return.

Decelise Champion arrives on campus with a considerable amount of buzz. But Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield is wary of putting too much on the 16-year-old standout's shoulders.

President Donald Trump's approval rating is about 35%. I'm surprised it's that high. He has caused grief and hardship to all sectors of society except the rich.

Dancing is a great way to have good social fun while gaining much-needed, easy-on-the-body, walking-style exercise. Square dancing is for couples, families, singles, neighbors and friends.

I wanted to thank the Sports section of the Wisconsin State Journal for its excellent coverage of sports, and local high school sports in particular.As the high school sports season approaches, we see pictures and short write-ups of players from…

One of the top scorers in Division III women's soccer, a quarterback of an FCS program and an in-state volleyball standout headline former area stars who could shine this fall.

Dynamic quarterback play, a big defensive momentum play and a composed receiving effort stole the show in Week 2. Vote for which was the most impressive.

Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman put a decades-long relationship aside as their teams meet in a high-stakes showdown at Lambeau Field.

The Milwaukee Brewers dropped their series-opening game to the Chicago Cubs on Monday behind a Cubs record performance at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The Green Bay Packers started the construction of their practice squad with the addition of 13 players, all of which were on the training camp roster.

The Milwaukee Brewers activated relief pitcher Abner Uribe of the injured list and put Bryse Wilson on the IL.

The Green Bay Packers and Notre Dame University have several connections in the two teams' storied history.