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Why does Madison continue to name schools after people? Too often, this practice has resulted in costly and complicated name changes when details about their past are less than positive.

The Badgers expect the competition for playing time in the back row to sharpen the skills of both Anna Bardaro and Kristen Simon.

Members of the Verona football team — including a linebacker, quarterback and even a coach — attempted the State Journal's new accuracy challenge. Watch how they did.

The Milwaukee Brewers took a four-game series against the New York Mets on Thursday at Citi Field in New York City.

A number of high-profile games highlight the Week 2 high school football schedule. Follow the action with our live scoreboard.

These Green Bay Packers will look to make a lasting impression in the team's final preseason game.

Former Green Bay Packers pass rusher Za'Darius Smith is back in the NFL after sudden retirement in middle of 2025 season.

The officials are seeking to stop the project until Enbridge can demonstrate measures are in place to prevent future spills.

Rylan Hanson is the fifth member of the U.S. team that played in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup this year to commit to the Badgers men's hockey team.

Josh Jacobs was formally charged Thursday with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property stemming from a May incident at his home.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, and no further information about the boy was to be released because of his age.

On Thursday, the Village Board named a temporary replacement for Brian Mooney, whose Aug. 18 letter cited personal attacks, a heavy workload and a hostile work environment.

Wisconsin will begin to experience the partial lunar eclipse at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday and in Madison, the lunar eclipse will peak an hour later.

The village wants police to be part of any serious investigation. The district wants the school resource officer to focus on education and mentorship.

The Green Bay Packers addressed a key depth concern Thursday by signing a veteran tight end who has over 3,500 career yards receiving.

In less than two days, the race for Madison mayor has gone from a clear path to reelection for incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway to a four-way primary.

American icon Dolly Parton passed away this week at the age of 80.

Madison-area residents can load up on a weekend packed with festivals, fundraisers, fun runs and food.

Seven of the country's top college volleyball coaches fielded questions at AVCA First Serve about the next step for the sport's growth.

Gov. Tony Evers on Aug. 26 formally requested a disaster declaration from the federal government, just one day shy of the July 27 tornado's one-month anniversary.