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The Packers narrowly escaped a late loss to the Chicago Bears thanks to a Karl Brooks blocked field goal as time expired.

Green Bay escaped what would have been a brutal defeat to the Chicago Bears. Here are columnist Jim Polzin's initial impressions.

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

No one loved politics, in its purest and most competitive form, quite so passionately as did Fred Kessler. In fact, the former Wisconsin legislator and jurist, who died last week at age 84, loved campaigns and elections so much that…

LOS ANGELES — Moviegoers were not exactly feeling the Christmas spirit this weekend, or at least not based on their attendance at “Red One” showings.

Football fans at Camp Randall Stadium were better behaved Saturday when the Badgers played Oregon than they were at the last home game, Oct. 26.

Observations off a rewatch include a different rotation on defense, a senior defender caught in tough spots and a questionable coaching decision on offense.

Winning line from reader beats more than 70 entries.

How to tune in as the Badgers host their fifth straight home game to start the season.

Food and beverage manufacturer Kraft Heinz says it no longer is serving the Lunchables meals it created for U.S. schools.

The Badgers return to action after a shocking upset to an easier matchup in its fifth straight home game to start the season. What to know about the Vaqueros.

Tips for your flowers, trees and shrubs.

The battle for the Freedom Trophy will clinch bowl eligibility for either the Badgers or Huskers. Here's what to know about Nebraska.

Political campaigns highlight sharp differences between candidates and parties.

Politically, Wisconsin is about as divided as a state can get. The last three presidential elections have all been decided by less than 30,000 votes. Nearly half of Wisconsin voters are Republicans, and nearly half are Democrats. But while we…

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Empty Stocking Club’s goal is to make sure every child experiences the joy of receiving a toy at Christmas. But this group doesn’t do it alone.

The Badgers folded down the stretch against No. 1 Oregon, a continuing theme for a team that has been outscored 59-7 in the fourth quarter of its five defeats.