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Frank Kaminsky's decision to return has been fruitful on multiple fronts: Not only has he squeezed every last drop out of his fabulous life as Joe College, he’s significantly improved his NBA …

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pardon University of Wisconsin men’s basketball associate head coach Greg Gard if he had to stifle a chuckle earlier this week while handing out assignments to the scout team.

MILWAUKEE — Manager Ron Roenicke spent the past few days agonizing over his final roster decision but finally made it Thursday, when the Milwaukee Brewers sent utilityman Elian Herrera to mino…

Braun went 2 for 3, hit his third home run of the spring and declared he's regained his swing as the Brewers lost to San Diego 6-5 on Thursday.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says he prefers Gov. Scott Walker's financing plan for a new Bucks stadium over a proposal from a Wisconsin lawmaker that would involve tapping the state public lan…

In response to Saturday's letter "Mayor Pfaff listens to Fitchburg residents":

Before receiving one more accolade for her storied high school basketball career, Arike Ogunbowale got a taste of what basketball might be like in college.

Mount Horeb junior Nadia Williams isn't satisfied despite winning the WIAA Division 2 state title in the 200 meters. She has her sights set on winning the 100, 200 and long jump at the state meet.

“I heard about the award in the academy and remember it being talked about as the biggest deal in the department,” said Jesse Ashton, a conservation warden in Polk County  for the Wisconsin De…

A local attorney attempted to answer some of the questions the community has about the investigation into Tony Robinson's fatal shooting.

INDIANAPOLIS — Don’t ask Joan Gasser how much it cost her family to follow her son Josh and his University of Wisconsin basketball teammates on the road to the NCAA Final Four.

The governor tackled a wide range of topics in an event Wednesday night hosted by a conservative talk show host.

A federal jury went home Thursday night without reaching a verdict in the trial of a former Anchor Bank executive accused of wire fraud stemming from a 2009 real estate deal he marshaled for t…

Ice is almost entirely gone from most lakes in southern Wisconsin.

The general public need not feel so bad about not being able to get tickets to watch the Badgers play in the Final Four.

Madison is moving in the wrong direction. City debt, homelessness, poverty and racial disparity are all increasing.

I am supporting Mayor Paul Soglin in the upcoming election. Madison must continue to make improvements in social and economic equity, and Mayor Soglin’s leadership credentials in social justic…

Madison voters can choose between two candidates for mayor on Tuesday, April 7: Paul Soglin the Elder or Paul Soglin the Younger.

I contacted Madison Ald. Denise DeMarb, 16th District, about some neighborhood issues. She was quick to respond and enthusiastic to meet with as many neighbors as possible to find solutions.