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Back in March 2023, the State Journal carried an Associated Press story about Tropical Cyclone Freddy's devastation along the eastern coasts of Africa.

Gavin Reynolds was eating lunch in the cafeteria Wednesday when he saw his eighth-grade classmate bang on the window with the butt of a gun.

Indiana won its first playoff series in a decade by dispatching a Milwaukee team that saw one star return and another remain out. Here's how Game 6 unfolded.

"There’s a family that’s hurting right now," Superintendent Steve Salerno said after police shot and killed an armed student outside a middle school.

A 32-page report released Thursday detailed several allegations against Kristen Roman, who resigned in February amid the investigation.

The lawsuit is part of a growing push by conservative groups seeking to gain easier access to voter rolls in several states.

One of the three Badgers women's hockey players to enter the transfer portal has signed with a new team.

Wisconsin's football coach saw some necessary changes to his team over the past several weeks. Here are the areas he highlighted Thursday after spring practices ended.

"This community has been nothing short of amazing. ... The show of support from businesses, other agencies, and the community at large has been beyond humbling," Doug Vierck said.

The cancellation is due to production logistics and sourcing, the event organizer said on social media.

"I'm glad that it kind of put a little pinch in my butt to go for what I want to do," said Aleesha Flowers, who graduated Wednesday from UW-Madison's Odyssey Project.

A UW police spokesperson could not speak to law enforcement plans regarding the newly pitched tents, which protesters began pitching after police retreated Wednesday.

The Badgers added a third transfer in five days with a wing who was previously committed elsewhere.

The school district is providing time for students, families, staff and community members to come together, with resources and a brief activity planned.

A new player emerged in winning radio rights for Badgers games. Here's where events will be on the air starting in the 2024-25 season.

The hummingbird migration is in progress. Have you spotted one yet?

“Why don’t you stand up for Palestine?” a woman yelled at Trevor Noah during a speech Tuesday. Here's how he responded.

Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier showed us how it makes its unique chocolate truffles.

Good food, some outstanding, for a reasonable price in a comfortable space on Williamson Street.

From her favorite part of playing soccer to her favorite athlete, meet Rowan Severson.