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Walker proposes $220 million in bonds that he says would be paid for by projected growth in income taxes from NBA players.

Gov. Scott Walker has set up a campaign committee in preparation for a 2016 presidential run, marking the first formal step he has taken in the race, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Duluth Trading Co. has announced plans to open a store in Ankeny, Iowa.

Madison-based American Family Insurance is trading Russell Wilson for J.J. Watt and acquiring NBA standout Kevin Durant to boot.

Daly is committed to studying and supporting progressive causes.

A memo detailing possible changes to the system to be included in Gov. Scott Walker's budget has raised concern.

In the context of a Madison mayoral race, Scott Resnick's pitch feels familiar.

Worried about their students, some St. Paul, Minn., school staffers recently asked the public to donate winter coats for kids. Within a few days, they collected and distributed twice the numbe…

First impressions, second thoughts and the third degree:

At 22-22, the Bucks are enjoying success while sticking with their rebuilding blueprint during Kidd's first year in Milwaukee.

The outfielder has more pressing matters to worry about right now than whether an offseason medical procedure will finally fix the nerve damage near his right thumb that affected his swing.

Mandell was waived by the Dallas Cowboys during training camp last summer.

Brett Tauber is a five-time letterwinner competing in basketball and volleyball and has compiled a 3.0 GPA. His volunteer work includes delivering ‘Meals on Wheels’, ringing bells for the Salv…

Natalie Statz is a seven-time letterwinner competing in gymnastics, cross country and track and field and has compiled a 3.83 GPA. She is a member of Math team, Link Crew and National Honor So…

The System will be given more autonomy while having its state funding slashed over the next two years under the budget Walker will submit to the Legislature next week.

For each of the past 45 years, Mike Stassi has either played or coached football.

The Sun Prairie boys hockey program’s 15th annual Groundhog Tournament will begin tonight, with each of the eight tournament entrants playing a conference game at one of the teams’ home rinks.

Senior guard Emily Kelm hit seven 3-pointers to finish with 21 points Monday night and lead the McFarland girls basketball team to a 62-26 victory over Palmyra-Eagle in a Rock Valley Conferenc…

The former MG star running back, who played at the University of Wisconsin, led his alma mater to 10 conference championships and two WIAA state finals, including a memorable comeback against …

When the Milwaukee Brewers decided to trade pitcher Yovani Gallardo to the Texas Rangers for three prospects, the key name in the deal didn’t show up on any transaction list.