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Waunakee won the trenches battles Friday night when it hosted De Pere in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals.

The 24th-ranked Badgers' win over Northern Illinois at the Kohl Center contained little to no drama for the home team. Here's what stood out from the victory.

Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists as Milwaukee improved to 9-0 in the NBA Cup's group play stage during the event's three-year history.

The Badgers rallied to take the lead midway through the third period but lost for the first time this season when No. 2 Michigan scored four times.

The Norskies trailed for the first time this postseason but rallied in the final 40 minutes to earn the program’s first state championship game berth.

Waunakee, Monona Grove, Mount Horeb/Barneveld and Belleville all will fight for a spot in the state semifinal round. Keep up to date on the action.

The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Madison police.

A couple of tough touches of the ball pushed a comeback attempt out of the picture for McFarland.

The district said it has closed an investigation into the assault that was alleged to have occurred on Oct. 23 against a 13-year-old boy with special needs.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Teachers at nine high schools in northeastern Australia discovered days before an ancient history exam that they had mistakenly taught their students about the wrong Roman ruler — Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor, Julius Caesar.

The Warriors kept a couple sets close but could not knock off the Dashers, who have won the past three Division 1 state titles.

NEW YORK — Stocks wavered to a mixed finish Friday on Wall Street and notched their first weekly loss in the last four.

The Jefferson County case was tossed in 2021 but then revived after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that banned considering race in college admissions.

The Eagles prevailed in a five-set thriller against the Spartans, who battled back after losing the opening two sets. Sauk Prairie will face Grafton in the state championship Saturday.

Gov. Tony Evers announced the release of funds Thursday night, saying payments would only be delayed by external forces, such as an appeal.

Under the settlement terms, approved Thursday by the state Public Service Commission, Alliant also agreed to smaller increases to electric and natural gas rates.

The company said the plans continue its efforts to reduce carbon as quickly and cost-effectively as it can.

WASHINGTON — A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices' closed-door conference.

The man died as a result of injuries sustained in the incident. Fitchburg Fire and Rescue said no other injuries were reported.

A pair of Badgers juniors were asked for their input on this season's design. Here's a look at the uniforms, which will be worn against Marquette on Dec. 6.