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Charles H. Walker settled in Columbia County after the war, and his descendants are committed to preserving and sharing his diary, which has entries from September 1861 through June 1865.

A second-year running back has found a perfect fit in the Badgers' new offense and appears ready to take the lead spot in Wisconsin's backfield.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again. He’s just grateful that moment will come sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected.

The Badgers top coaches share thoughts on how their team has to create a different mentality to avoid the late-game meltdowns seen in 2024.

From undefeated starts to success in doubles, there was plenty to cheer on the tennis courts. Vote for your favorite performance.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich had the hot bat in the Brewers' win over the Athletics Friday.

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The Milwaukee Brewer called up prospect Caleb Durbin, giving him the opportunity to make an impact in the big leagues.

New fire, emergency management chief

The Badgers lost one of their two incoming freshmen Friday after the international prospect committed to a mid-major program from the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Montrae K. Stalling, of Madison, is charged with negligent homicide in the death of a 19-year-old man he considered his cousin.

The Trump administration is asking Congress to eliminate funding for Head Start, a move that would cut early education for more than half a million of the nation’s neediest children and child care for their families.

The technical college won in part for its degree completion rates, especially for lower-income students, and the wage potential those graduates see once they leave.

The new Bloomberg Originals documentary "Can’t Look Away," which follows parents suing tech companies after the deaths of their children, is difficult to watch. It should be.

The man was driving a truck with a trailer around 9:10 a.m. when a rock bounced out of the trailer and cracked the windshield of another vehicle, Madison police said.

Officers sent to an apartment in the 5300 block of Old Middleton Road shortly before 2 a.m. found the stabbing victim, Madison police said.

“Wisconsin’s schools are already following the law, and we’ve put that into writing to the (U.S. Department of Education)," State Superintendent Jill Underly said

The incident began when an officer attempted a traffic stop shortly before 1 a.m. on Cottage Grove Road after a truck drove into oncoming traffic, Madison police said.