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In the contested race for the only Dane County Circuit judge seat on the ballot, incumbent Ben Jones and immigration attorney Huma Ahsan are nearly neck and neck in fundraising figures.

Melly Mell's journey to the Madison Public Market has been a long and winding road.

The popular baking supply store, founded in 1983, is scheduled to close in mid-June unless a buyer can be found.

Sun Prairie police on Tuesday said four dogs — all pit bull breeds — were found dead or severely injured over a three-month period.

Green Bay players struggled with team in the 2025-26 season, partially due to being unsure of their roles.

In her first season with Wisconsin women's basketball, Robin Pingeton led the Badgers to their most wins since the 2010-11 season, but is ready to keep getting better.

A check-in with the Badgers QBs — including the inconsistent Colton Joseph — roughly ⅓ of the way through spring practices.

The third No Kings protest across the nation (and world) was a significant show of solidarity and peaceful protest of the Trump regime's actions.

Another No Kings protest is in the books, and it appears the protesters are happy they were able to demonstrate against President Donald Trump and his wicked policies.

I want to congratulate the exceptional Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team for its superlative accomplishment of winning nine national championships. These women are sterling examples of perseverance, camaraderie, selflessness and dedication.

From high-scoring forwards to dynamic defensive players, Dane County is loaded with talented players again this spring. Here are some of the girls to know.

The 23-year-old has been a rare constant presence during a season filled with inconsistency. But what his role will look like in future seasons is still up in the air.

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Trevor Megill in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

Milwaukee made room for Matos on the 40-man roster by designating left-handed pitcher Sammy Peralta for assignment.

A person familiar with the situation says Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract before playing in a major league game

Wisconsin women's basketball fell to Columbia in the WBIT semifinals, wrapping Robin Pingeton's first year at the helm.

Diamond S. Wallace, 31, was charged Wednesday with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Christine A. Jones, 61, who was found dead on the morning of March 22 in a parking garage.

The aging Far East Side playground will be replaced with “royal purple” equipment with sky blue accents.

Friends Applaud is starting with coffee but has applied for a liquor license and hopes to add live music and stand-up comedy shows.

Tatianna Jefferson was charged with capturing an intimate representation, distributing that representation and child neglect in connection with the incident involving the then-7-year-old disabled student.