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The '80s movie icon taps into the Great American Songbook and also the music of her youth. 

Monona Grove has hired Brandon Beckwith as the seventh head football coach in the 60-year history of his program.

Incumbent Todd Klahn is among a field of five candidates running for three seats on the Brooklyn Village Board. Klahn did not respond to requests for information.

Two candidates are seeking a two-year term as Waunakee village president, replacing outgoing president John Laubmeier. The election is April 7.

Joining

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.