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Wisconsin senior Jason Maitre explains why he chose to skip the Badgers' bowl game and start preparations for the NFL.

I am completely confused by the Dec. 3 letter to the editor "Washington Democrats are expert obfuscators." Isn’t obfuscation the primary objective of every politician and both political parties? Isn't every politician who promises to do things that appease the…

We will never see a book titled "Profiles in Courage -- Wisconsin Edition." Never.

When you’re in the rabbit hole, it’s hard to distinguish the red pill from the blue.

Construction workers are currently in the courtyard of my apartment building converting the space into a park.

Recently my wife and I had lunch at the Bonfyre American Grille in Madison.

It's that time for Santa's helpers to make their lists and check them twice. What are they to make of Wisconsin's Republican leaders? Do they resemble the chastened, contrite baby elephant perched on Santa's lap in last Sunday's State Journal…

Protesters gathered at the state Capitol on Dec. 9 to call for a ceasefire in Gaza after more than 16,000 civilians in Gaza have been killed. This appears to be mass retribution for the 1,200 tragic Israeli deaths during the…

I was appalled to read that the Madison City Council passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel's attempt to eradicate Hamas.

The Bucks led by as many as 34 points in handing the Pistons their 23rd consecutive defeat.

Claire Meudt led the way for the Warriors in their loss to Oostburg. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Saturday.

"The driver's actions, by intentionally and recklessly using a vehicle as a weapon in a manner likely to cause death or great bodily harm, is a SERIOUS Felony," Chaney wrote on the Monona Police Facebook page.

The bicyclist was taken via Life Star EMS to the UW Hospital with potentially life threatening injuries.

The fire was contained to the home, which sustained significant smoke and water damage. According to a GoFundMe page launched Friday night by a relative of the family, the house is being considered a "total loss."

This year, 2,711 families received gifts, which is about 500 more than in 2022.

From Usonian to the International Style, both exhibit unique architectural properties.

Teagan Mallegni and the Spartans routed Mount Horeb. Here’s how other high school sports events played out Friday.

Packers reserve back Patrick Taylor, who also was a member of the Patriots this season, said he's ready to go if Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon aren't healthy enough to play.

She becomes just the second Wisconsin player to receive the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year honor, joining Dana Rettke, who won it in 2021.