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The southern border and immigration are once more at the forefront of the news, and most people can agree it is a problem. This isn’t the first time this country’s been faced with large numbers of immigrants.

My wish for 2024 is we implement somehow laws and policies that strengthen the principles of democracy in our state. In doing this, we can bring back some of the grandeur, ethics and legacy that fighting Bob La Follette brought…

Episode 2 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. Explore the Badgers' early success and how things were trending in the right direction as the Michigan game loomed.

The Dane County Bomb Squad determined that a backpack found in the store did not contain any bomb-making materials or explosives, Janesville police said.

Madison saw many new businesses in 2023. Here are a few of them.

2023 was an up and down year for Wisconsin men's basketball. Here's what it's looking at in 2024.

After some tough decisions, here are the restaurants I enjoyed most this year.

Holiday gatherings can increase the spread of flu, RSV and COVID-19, but key actions can reduce the risk, health officials say.

Joe Gow, the longest-tenured chancellor within Universities of Wisconsin system, was already planning on retiring at the end of the school year.

Once the Wisconsin Elections Commission has maps, officials begin the process of incorporating the new boundaries into the statewide voter database WisVote.

The consultants the Wisconsin Supreme Court hired Friday will be central to the justices' upcoming decision to choose new legislative maps for the state.

The NFL’s highest-paid cornerback won’t play in Sunday night’s must-win matchup against the Minnesota Vikings after appointing himself as a captain before Green Bay’s victory over the Carolina Panthers.

“Our community must not give in to hate, ignorance, or intimidation,” said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway in a statement. “No matter our background we must all come together to support each other, especially in moments of crisis.”

Here are some of the restaurants you might miss in the Madison area.

The Wisconsin football offensive line anticipates three starters to return next season.

The Sparta girl faces charges of arson, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

With the core of the team returning, the Badgers figure to be among the favorites to contend for Big Ten and national titles again next year.

Host Brooklyn didn't play three starters and barely played two others in the loss to Milwaukee.

Eli Selk led the Warriors' victory over Whitnall. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Wednesday.

The shots were reported around 10:25 p.m. Sunday in the 6700 block of Schroeder Road, Madison police said.