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It's a homecoming for a Kaukauna native, who became Wisconsin football's first addition of the portal cycle after transferring in from a Big 12 program.

Embattled Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor.

As of late December, flu rates were considered moderate and rising by the state Department of Health Services. The rates of COVID and RSV, however, remain low, but are also on the rise.

Playing time was difficult to come by for the libero who came to Madison as a highly rated libero from Illinois.

Imagine a patient goes to her doctor with a worsening illness with frequent fevers, painful rashes that feel like burning skin, and unexplained bruising, as if she has been battered by a storm. She asks: What causes this, and how…

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop in the new year.

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The crash happened about 12:55 p.m. Friday in front of Duane F. Bowman Park on Fish Hatchery between Carver Street and Plaenert Drive.

The crash remains under investigation by Janesville police and the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department.

Badgers offensive line coach Eric Mateos shared thoughts on how he attacks transfer recruiting, what he looks for in high school linemen and more.

Forensic autopsies were done between Sunday and Tuesday and the cause and manner of death are pending, with more testing being done.

Featured images by the Wisconsin State Journal's photo team of Amber Arnold, John Hart and Owen Ziliak.

This State Journal editorial ran on Jan. 3, 1991:

Last year was tough for farmers.

Opposition to data centers has been growing in the Madison area. Data centers use large amounts of electric power and water and take up significant space.

I know boats: Catamarans where water laps at your legs. Fishing boats with bright colors and splintered seats.

The former fifth-round pick hasn't started since the 2023 season, but the behind-the-scenes work he's put in this year has coaches confident in what he can do against the Vikings.

Artificial intelligence may contribute to the well-being of people. Google Maps is already an impressive example of how AI can help us with everyday tasks. But AI is also playing a powerful role in molecular research. This is a menacing…

The Green Bay Packers plan to rest some starters during their Week 18 battle with the Minnesota Vikings, but they'll still have some unknowns to navigate this weekend.