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Kendal Harris is awaiting a trial in August for a 2018 homicide in Madison.

The measure would raise tuition by an average of $387 a year for the 2024-25 academic year.

An active week of departures and arrivals for the Badgers continued with a pro signing and a commitment from the transfer portal.

The Badgers had a tough 11-game stretch without their backup point guard, who made an instant impact upon his return.

A Baldwin victory is crucial for Democrats, who are defending 23 seats in the Senate, while Republicans are defending just 11.

The Badgers are building the intensity Luke Fickell had at Cincinnati, though Thursday's practice exposed an issue on the offense. Here's what we learned.

Get your daily dose of adorableness with the zoo's latest addition.

Inmate Gregg Phillips already is serving two life sentences without a chance of parole.

Dr. Kristin Lyerly was one of the plaintiffs in a Wisconsin lawsuit that succeeded in keeping abortions legal after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Three opponents to the sale of the Sauk County nursing home were elected to the county board on Tuesday to replace three supporters of the measure.

The work on the project near Lake Kegonsa is scheduled to begin Monday and be completed in the fall, DOT said.

The new law comes after similar measures were introduced with bipartisan support in previous legislative sessions, but ultimately failed to reach fruition.

In Madison, the maximum eclipse — where the moon will cover the sun at 89% totality — will take place at 2:06 p.m.

The Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover is designed to help a mire urban society understand the basics of farming and food.

Fire crews responded to 5169 Ridge Oak Drive about 1 p.m. Saturday after an occupant called 911 reporting smoke rising from the back of the stove, authorities said.

From conference contenders to the area's top recruits, here are five things to know about Madison and WiscNews boys track and field teams.

The Badgers are relying on a senior to foster depth and learning with a handful of transfers and underclassmen getting acclimated.

This story contains spoilers, so if you haven't watched the latest episode of "Top Chef" but still plan to, you might want to come back later.

Beau Thompson has collected baseball cards since he was young. He decided in 2017 to take that hobby to a whole new level.

Civic participation was slightly better in the city of Madison and Dane County, where turnout was about 26% and 28%, respectively, of the voting-age population.