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Brown County’s Planning, Development & Transportation Committee members explained declining by saying they had no authority to dictate local zoning laws.

Democrats are feeling optimistic under new, friendlier maps and are buoyed by the retirement of GOP lawmakers in several key districts they hope to flip.

Should a player who leaves Wisconsin for another school be considered among the all-time greats? Can a standout do enough in one season to get enshrined? Both are tricky issues.

Biden defeated Trump by about 21,000 votes in Wisconsin in 2020 – a result that has been confirmed by lawsuits, recounts paid for by Trump, and audits, among other avenues.

The Badgers added a Hofstra transfer to give them more of a presence inside, and Victory Onuetu certainly can do that.

The Milwaukee Brewers won against the San Francisco Giants, their third game in a row and their seventh of their last eight, to stay hot.

Green Bay Packers' first-round draft pick in 2025 appears ready to improve on an underwhelming rookie season hindered by injuries.

Randy Bryce, a former Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District, has suspended his 2026 campaign.

The 32,500-square-foot, $10.7 million facility opened in late January and was made possible through a public-private partnership with support from about 350 donors.

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Peña returned to just a month after leaving a game in an ambulance.

The Madison School District’s investigation into Van Hise Elementary School Principal Becca Stein arose from parent and staff complaints.

The Dane County Humane Society and other animal welfare groups will rehome 135 more beagles from the embattled town of Blue Mounds research facility and animal breeder.

It doesn’t appear Senate lawmakers are interested in coming back to continue negotiating on the surplus deal.

The Secretary of State’s Office carries few duties in Wisconsin, but whoever holds the seat does serve on the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, one of the state’s oldest agencies.

Republicans David Varnam and Will Martin will meet in the August primary, with the winner advancing to the November ballot to face Democrat and current Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski.

The Badgers' new cornerbacks coach tapped into a new recruiting ground to bring in a 3-star cornerback who was being recruited at multiple positions.

Two Democrats, Yee Leng Xiong and Dylan Helmenstine are running for state treasurer. The winner of the August primary will advance to a matchup with Leiber, a Republican, in November.

The attorney general is the state’s top law enforcement officer and prosecutor, and is authorized to sue on behalf of the state, the governor and state agencies.

Dane County may revive license plate reading cameras but with new safeguards requiring data control, privacy audits, retention limits and public reporting after canceling its contract with Flock Safety in April.