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The November fire in Howard that killed 26-year-old sisters Haley and Kayla Fritsch was caused by damaged gasoline containers, the Brown County Sheriff's Office announced Monday.

Wisconsin is the worst state in the country when it comes to racial equality in education, according to a new report by WalletHub.

Gas prices in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin had a volatile spring, but significant relief seems to have arrived. The average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin has fallen below $4 a gallon.

A Green Bay man was sentenced to 24 years in prison June 15 for shooting and killing one man and injuring another in an act the judge described as "almost incomprehensible."

Fusion competition comes from Europe, East Asia and China, which is opting for state-run investment versus private dollars. No world power will wait for the United States to catch up.

While Wisconsin’s K-12 enrollment has fallen 9.2% over the past 16 years, public school staffing has increased 7%, creating new cost pressures for districts.

Jordan Morgan feels that being on the outside of the line, in his favored tackle spot, could prove productive for Green Bay's offense.

A late signing is coming for the Badgers, but 25 other players already have started the buildup to the 2026-27 season.

We do need train service in Madison. But for the surrounding area, forcing people to go Downtown to catch a train is cutting off the entire area the train is supposed to service. There's not enough parking Downtown, and having…

More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken from their homes and sent to Russian "re-education" and "militarization" camps in occupied territories in Ukraine and in Russia.

I would like Elon Musk to do us all a small favor in honor of America's 250th anniversary and that will benefit all Americans, especially America's children, for the next 250 years

Brice Turang sits in a rare position despite Milwaukee's successful start to the season.

Two top Milwaukee Brewers prospects who have been outstanding at Class High A Wisconsin are heading up the organizational ladder.

German soccer fan "Freddy" has been lighting up the internet since his arrival in the United States. J.J. Watt played a part in making the trip special.

New Badgers director of cross country and track and field Chris Solinsky doesn't fear the team he once worked for, and he doesn't want his athletes to, either.

Richard Lee Johnson, 32, became unresponsive 30 minutes after he was arrested on Dec. 30, 2024. He died in a hospital a day later.

An early offensive burst helped the Spartans open up the WIAA Division 1 state tournament with a victory over Fond du Lac in the state quarterfinals.

Stanley Pophal, 64, Pophal will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley on Sept. 2, authorities said.

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