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Russell Wilson out, J.J. Watt, Kevin Durant in as 'brand ambassadors' for American Family Insurance
Madison-based American Family Insurance is trading Russell Wilson for J.J. Watt and acquiring NBA standout Kevin Durant to boot.
Christopher Daly would pursue major changes for Madison
Daly is committed to studying and supporting progressive causes.
Changes coming to worker's compensation system?
A memo detailing possible changes to the system to be included in Gov. Scott Walker's budget has raised concern.
Chris Rickert: Scott Resnick: The 'social justice' candidate for mayor?
In the context of a Madison mayoral race, Scott Resnick's pitch feels familiar.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: For public schools, low-income kids are the new normal (copy)
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…
Andy Baggot: Mike Krzyzewski's milestone even more impressive considering terrible start
First impressions, second thoughts and the third degree:
Bucks: Jason Kidd, rebuilding Bucks finding success amid injuries
At 22-22, the Bucks are enjoying success while sticking with their rebuilding blueprint during Kidd's first year in Milwaukee.
Brewers: Fatherhood gives Ryan Braun different perspective on baseball, life
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.
Packers: Punter Cody Mandell signed
Mandell was waived by the Dallas Cowboys during training camp last summer.
Prep Profile: Brett Tauber, Madison Memorial
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…
Prep Profile: Natalie Statz, Madison Memorial
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…
Gov. Scott Walker to propose 13 percent cut, more freedom for UW System
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.
Prep football: Mike Stassi steps down after 16 years as Monona Grove's coach
For each of the past 45 years, Mike Stassi has either played or coached football.
Prep sports: Sun Prairie boys hockey program's Groundhog Tournament opens Tuesday
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.
Prep girls basketball: Emily Kelm leads McFarland past Palmyra-Eagle
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…
Prep football: Mike Stassi resigns after 16 years as Monona Grove's head coach
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 …
Brewers: Jimmy Nelson counted on to fill spot in rotation after Yovani Gallardo trade
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.
City finance committee recommends amended Judge Doyle Square request for proposals
Monday's biggest change came with the deletion of language that stated the city would give "high priority" to any project that would deliver 100,000 square feet of office space in the developm…
Prairie du Chien man sentenced to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting children
Aaron Bouzek sentenced for multiple sex assault and child pornography charges after 25,000 photos and 300 videos were found on his computer, including 800 photos and 64 videos of one girl, pro…
Badgers men's basketball: Final bye week of Big Ten season leads into crowded schedule
The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team has longer than usual to prepare for an opponent it played a week ago.