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David C. Fawcett, 58, of Madison, exchanged sexually explicit messages and images with a 15-year-old Texas girl last summer, according to a Feb. 6 criminal complaint.

Lucky you. There's a ton of fun shenanigans under our rainbow.

If you're going to splurge, this is one of the best places to do it.

Dane County’s ambitious vision for the 164-acre Madison campus is gaining momentum as the county nears a deal to renovate its most recognizable building.

City planners said they haven’t given up on keeping the shelter open 24/7 but say the soonest that is likely to happen is later this year.

The suit argues the Legislature should instead be using its statutorily designated lawyers or state Department of Justice attorneys, which taxpayers have already paid for, to fight its battles.

Trevone Harris was a rising talent with big dreams and a magnetic personality. His death last fall due to a heart condition rocked a community but didn't stop the Spartans.

The 6-foot-3 middle blocker from Illinois committed Tuesday morning to Badgers coach Kelly Sheffield, completing one of the more improbable recruiting journeys in recent years.

The defensive tackle finished last season with 31 quarterback pressures and four sacks, and his addition provides Green Bay's new defensive coordinator a familiar presence.

Federal immigration officials and the Dodge County sheriff are denying they held a U.S. citizen woman for more than 30 hours at O'Hare airport then released her onto the street ⁠in rural Wisconsin in the middle of the night, despite…

Cottage Grove is an area Makers Market organizer Dave Van has been hoping to expand in as he looks for areas with fewer market opportunities.

No members of law enforcement or other members of the public were injured.

At about 3 p.m. Tuesday, a 911 caller reported hearing four gunshots in the 300 block of Clark Street and vehicles leaving the area at high speed.

The launch of the 2026 Election Information Hub seeks to combat election misinformation heading into the fall midterm elections.

The Italian restaurant, which closed Feb. 28 after 58 years, is auctioning off its kitchen equipment, supplies and antiques.

Two Wisconsin sports icons shared the same birthday — Sept. 9. They also shared a mutual respect, and some laughs along the way.

The receiver's 37 kick return attempts last season for the 49ers were the seventh-most in football, and he ranked tied for 11th in average yards per return.

A wide receiver who became a reliable target for Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love on third downs and in the red zone has reportedly signed with an AFC East team.

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly releasing another veteran player this offseason, a move that comes just one offseason after signing him to a four-year, $48 million contract.

Federal judges in the Eastern District of Wisconsin have declined to make Brad Schimel ⁠the U.S. Attorney, ending his interim term in the position. His last day is expected to be March 16.