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The automatic extension in Luke Fickell's contract as Badgers football coach got a final sign-off from the Athletic Board on Friday.

Male polar bear Bo, short for Borealis, will be moved to a different zoo on breeding recommendations hopefully by mid-February, the zoo said.

One of the dogs was fatally shot Wednesday after one of the dogs attacked the officer and bit him in the leg, Janesville police stated.

The change was made due to upcoming renovations to the ice hockey rink floor at the UW-Madison Kohl Center, the school district announced Friday.

The Frozen Assets 5K was scheduled to take place Feb. 3.

The city had planned to conduct the collection earlier, but road crews were busy dealing with the winter storms.

Fire crews were sent to the 2800 block of Ashford Lane at 9:18 p.m. Thursday after flames were reported in an apartment, authorities said.

A man called for police after a gun was flashed during the incident in the area of South Gammon Road and Watts Road around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, police said.

Officers were sent to the 2200 block of Cypress Way after the women reported that they were sitting inside a vehicle when the gunman walked up, Madison police said.

"I see every child who comes through the front door like a glowing ball of potential," said Deb Gilpin, the outgoing president and CEO of Madison Children’s Museum.

The special registration license plates would have a "throwback design" with white lettering on a black background, similar to popular offerings in neighboring states.

A couple of Wisconsin coaches saw a Madison-area center establish his presence inside for the Cardinals during a home loss Thursday. Here's more about his recruiting journey.

Most of the Badgers' staff was on hand to see a prized recruit in another sport, and they were treated to quite the performance.

A $15 million renovation at St. Bernard Catholic Church will include handmade furnishings along with new pews and two organs. Plans to add a steeple atop the bell tower of the 1927 church could follow.

A dog fell into the icy waters of Lake Michigan and was rescued by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Kenosha Thursday afternoon.

Plenty of winter delights are on tap this weekend — from dance and jazz to theater and more.

Eliminating cash bail would cause "an avalanche on the structures we have now and also do a disservice to our community," District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said.

Nikki Haley is staying in the race for president for now, but it's clear that Donald Trump is in charge of the Republican Party and in all likelihood will be the nominee.

No arrests have been made in the shooting Thursday night and the investigation is continuing, Madison police said.