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"We think a new name, our new identity, reflects the collective role our 13 public universities play in the economic and social fabric of Wisconsin," System President Jay Rothman said.

The store's soft opening Saturday was met with eager crowds, oldies music and joyful chatter.

Test scores from the 2022-23 school year show about 40% of students in the state are proficient in math and English language arts.

Teachers, some of whom are teaching the largest classes they've ever had, worry that students aren't getting enough individual attention and help.

"There's potential out there, but it's going to be quite variable," said Joe Lauer, who studies corn and silage production at UW-Madison's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Packers field-tilting running back Aaron Jones sat out with injury against the Raiders and playing sparingly 11 days earlier against the Lions.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur revealed what he said to his team one day after Monday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

After the completion of multiple conference tournaments this past weekend there's a new No. 1 team. Here are the latest rankings.

Mexican beers are gaining in popularity.

"To sum up my views, there should be no effort to impeach Justice Protasiewicz on anything we know now," Prosser wrote to Vos.

Waupun Central Wisconsin Christian had a big win over Lodi to bump the Blue Devils out of the top 10 this week.

The city's Finance Committee shot down a plan to cut windows, garages and furnishings from the Public Market in a cost-cutting effort.

Waunakee extended its winning streak to eight and secured at least a share of a third straight Badger Large Conference title. Here are this week's rankings.

Big Top Events is asking Madison to increase the number of contractually allowed concerts at the venue from seven to up to 12 concerts next year.

Lauren Carlini and Dana Rettke played important roles in the U.S. qualifying for the 2024 Olympics. Both former Badgers greats aim to be part of the American team in Paris.

Enrollment in the Madison School District is 25,581 this year, an increase of more than 560 students from projections made in June.

A 43-year-old man with a handgun last week visited Gov. Tony Evers' office in Madison. After being arrested and posting bail, he later returned with an assault-style weapon.

I was upset by the Oct. 4 article “Profanities, lewd behavior mar conference livestream.” Aside from the headline and shameful behavior reported, the following quote stood out: "A survey of University of Wisconsin System students last fall found that more…

Tom Still's Sept. 24 column, "Political battles over UW harmful," was on point. It warned of the damage that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and the Republican-controlled Legislature are doing to the University of Wisconsin System. This is part of…