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Packers' popularity highlights Tailgate Tour, which may extend to a new country
The Packers are heading around the state this week. President/CEO Mark Murphy knows fans are everywhere and may lead to a season opener in South America.
Tony Evers vetoes 'forever chemicals' bill, calls for special meeting to release PFAS, hospital funds
The Democratic governor issued a rarely used maneuver calling on the state's Republican-controlled finance committee to convene and release $140 million in state funds set aside in the budget.
Wisconsin expands missing children alert system
The Prince Act allows the use of a Silver Alert for missing children if the situation does not meet the criteria for an Amber Alert.
4 observations from Wisconsin football's fifth spring practice
Attention to detail is a focus for the Badgers trying to improve screens. Here's what we learned from Tuesday's practice.
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell after Wisconsin football's 5th spring practice
The Badgers are preparing for an expanded Big Ten and Wisconsin's coach weighs in on quarterback play and injuries this spring.
Video game lounge opening on Madison's State Street this summer
A 5000-square-foot video game lounge, called The Guild, for beginners and advanced gamers alike plans to open on State Street sometime in late June or early July.
Man pleads guilty to dragging Dane County sheriff's deputy during traffic stop
Cornelius K. Stewart, 29, also pleaded guilty to one count of forgery for trying to pass fake $100 bills at a store in Cross Plains on Dec. 21.
Texas woman pleads guilty to 7-figure fraud against a Wisconsin business owner
The name of the business was not stated in court documents but one document indicates the crime occurred in Fall River, in Columbia County.
Columbia County sheriff identifies 5 crash victims
Amid the continuing investigation, deputies are reminding drivers to wear seatbelts and use their headlights when weather or time of day restricts visibility.
Where you get vaccinations can dramatically affect cost -- Daniel G. Malone
My wife went to her primary care doctor’s clinic in one of the large hospitals in Madison and got two very commonly administered vaccines. One was to protect against pneumococcal pneumonia, and the other to protect against hepatitis A and…
Encourage lawmakers for being ambitious on climate change -- Joshua Rockley
If you live somewhere that prioritizes climate action (yay), it might feel pointless to contact your elected officials or celebrate their wins publicly. Our efforts can feel equally fruitless on the climate-denier end of the spectrum, because it seems like…
Economy is a Trojan horse for other societal issues -- Peter Williamson
Political strategist James Carville coined the phrase "It's the economy, stupid" to give Bill Clinton's 1992 president campaign focus and to galvanize the support of voters. It worked.
Supreme Court's review of safe abortion medication is ridiculous -- Bob Miller
The current U.S. Supreme Court's review of whether it's constitutionally legal to ban the use of an abortion pill is patently ridiculous.
Mineral Point grad leaving Wisconsin men's basketball for transfer portal
The guard was an option for the Badgers as injuries impacted the rotation. Here's what it means moving forward.
5 questions with Sun Prairie East senior Grace Kramschuster
From her favorite meal to her childhood toy and how she got involved in softball, this is Sun Prairie East senior Grace Kramschuster.
Offense delivers for Brewers in second straight road game
Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick led the way against host Cincinnati.
Where Wisconsin men's basketball stands in final AP rankings
The Badgers were as high as sixth, showed promise at the Big Ten Tournament before a letdown in March Madness.
McFarland's girls soccer victory leads prep stars of the night
McFarland blanked Madison Edgewood. Here's how other prep sports played out Tuesday.
Solar eclipse thrills hundreds gathered at UW-Madison's Library Mall
"I love science and I love seeing people get intrigued," said Althea Dotzour, a photographer for University Communications at UW-Madison.
Fewer people want to be a Madison police officer, reflecting a national trend
The number of people applying to the Madison Police Department has dropped precipitously since 2013. The trend in the suburbs isn't quite as clear.