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One recent measure of entrepreneurial activity puts Wisconsin dead last among the 50 states, but forces are in motion to make it better.

Ray Bock of Viroqua has been a woodworker for well over 20 years, but this is his first time heading to Washington, D.C., to exhibit at the Smithsonian Craft Show.

Their scoring plays cover 46 and 43 yards.

NEWBURGH, Ind. – The University of Wisconsin's Brooke Ferrell shot an even-par 72 on Saturday and maintained her two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Big Ten Conference women's golf championship.

An eventful first inning gave the University of Wisconsin softball team the lead it needed to win 4-1 over Illinois on Saturday afternoon at Goodman Diamond.

Wisconsin Red Worms sells worms for composting to customers around the country.

If this election season has one overarching message, it’s that Americans are fed up with partisan gridlock and the dysfunctional political process. And for anyone who’s been paying attention to Washington the past few years, it’s a pretty understandable state…

BARABOO -- The No. 11 University of Wisconsin women’s rowing team hosted its lone home regatta of the season on Saturday, and the Badgers took advantage of the opportunity.

BARABOO – The University of Wisconsin men’s rowing team competed at its home away from home at Devil’s Lake State Park against Marietta College and Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), where the Badgers won all three races they participated in.

Both players starred last season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

The free lunch, accompanied with a side of religion, has caused controversy in the Middleton School District.

Green-May is the ninth verbal commit for the Badgers' 2017 class.

In nearly 90-degree weather and still recovering from recent Achilles surgery, Powless won the final in straight sets in the 80-and-older competition to retain his No. 1 world ranking.

PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. - John Peter Barlow, age 85, passed away Jan. 27, 2016, at home in Port Saint Lucie, Fla., after a brief illness. He was born June 25, 1930, in Minneapolis, to John and Esther Buskirk Barlow.…

MADISON - Robert D. Gill, age 77, passed away at his home on Friday, April 22, 2016. A memorial service is being planned. A full obituary will be published on Wednesday.

MONTELLO - John A. Treglown, 70, of Montello, Wis., formerly of Benton, Wis., died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Benton, with Rev.…

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Dean Richard Wallace, age 81, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and inventor died April 17, 2016, in Fort Myers, Fla., following a brief illness. He was born May 24, 1934, in Madison, Wis., and…

CROSS PLAINS - George Gerard Weitzel, age 88, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1928, the son of George Gerard and Hazel (Carlson) Weitzel.

STOUGHTON - Gottfried Schmid, age 106, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born in the Verona area on May 25, 1909, the son of Gottfried and Anna Schmid. On Oct. 23, 1951, he married Grace Bates in…

MADISON - Meredith Ross, age 60, died April 20, 2016, in Madison, surrounded by her loving family. Merry attended UW-Madison for graduate school and then taught in the English department. She later went to UW Law School and upon graduation…