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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A 28.6-pound cabbage grown by a central Wisconsin girl has won an annual statewide growing contest for third-graders.

It is galling to see Walker gallivanting around the country while there are real challenges in the Badger State.

This cafe, tucked into the Hillel building, is largely a secret spot, away from the campus crowds and hubbub.

Dear Dr. Hanson: My 9-year-old son has had multiple classmates out over the past week with strep throat. Can you tell me more about this and how concerned should I be if he gets a sore throat?

Geoffrey Asmus was the winner of Madison's Funniest Comic Contest 2015 at The Comedy Club On State this month.

LOS ANGELES — The fast-break points category on a stat sheet is hardly precise, because it falls in the eyes of the beholder.

College basketball royalty stands in the middle of UW's road to a potential national title.

After a strong first three months to this season, the Bucks have struggled over the last month with the roster altered by injuries and a trade deadline deal.

Gomez led off the game with a home run, had three RBIs and made a sparkling catch for Milwaukee in a 9-9 tie with Oakland on Wednesday.

If we’re putting together a list of the most underpaid employees at the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, mine would start in sports medicine where so many unsung do their thing.

Nathan Russell is an attorney in the daytime. In the evening, he’s a high school varsity girls basketball coach.

Nathan Russell is an attorney in the daytime. In the evening, he’s a high school varsity girls basketball coach.

After a difficult end to his 2014 season, University of Wisconsin center Dan Voltz has taken another step toward returning to full strength.

Hooked on Kobe

The senior point guard (broken foot) has missed 19 straight games. 

Brandi Grayson, the leader of the Young, Gifted and Black Coalition, has talked of violence no matter what the investigation into the Tony Robinson shooting on Williamson Street turns up.

I support the Sun Prairie Star's endorsement of Bill Clausius for mayor. His long career with the Department of Corrections coupled with a record of government and volunteer service countywide…

I'd like to send a message to Madison Police Chief Mike Koval about his recent statements in the aftermath of the death of Tony Robinson.

I live in Sun Prairie and have been a friend of Paul Esser for many years. He is running for mayor of Sun Prairie, and I am supporting his candidacy.

It’s going to take years before tens of thousands of the tankers that carry crude oil and other combustibles over North America’s rail lines are replaced with safer models. Funneling significa…