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U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, held a town hall meeting March 8 in Belmont. More than 250 people attended.

As President Donald Trump tries to cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the UW-Madison DEI efforts serve up the perfect target for DEI critics.

Having grown up on a farm in Wisconsin, I would normally be concerned about the fears that farmers face with President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The March 11 letter to the editor "Pocan didn't show compassion for guests" criticized U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, for his behavior during President Donald Trump's recent address to Congress, which felt more like a theatrical performance. Standing and…

Los Angeles was without its top four scorers and five of its top six.

Steven Crowl used his size advantage during an 18-point performance that helped the Badgers beat Montana. Teammates can't help but notice that the 7-footer has been more vocal lately, too.

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Xavier Amos has scored double-digit points three times this season. Better play all around can put him in more positions to be an imposing ninth-man for the Badgers.

What you should know about the BYU Cougars, the team standing in the way of the Badgers' first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2017.

"The Sun Prairie Police Department and the Sun Prairie Area School District strongly emphasize that weapons of any kind—whether authentic or replica—are strictly prohibited on school grounds."

Haste, an East High graduate, began with the district in 2011, previously serving as a social worker, positive behavior support coach and dean of students.

Natural gas leak closes Packers Ave.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.

The Hoffmann Family of Companies, which owns just under 10% of Lee's stock, said in a letter to Lee executives that it wants to have "open discussions" about buying Lee in its entirety.

The Badgers won their first NCAA Tournament game in three years behind a balanced attack.

The Badgers overcame an early shooting run from the Grizzlies and coasted to a first-round victory in Denver.

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The Badgers have their best record in 16 times Mark Johnson has taken them to the Frozen Four. That fact led to a prestigious honor.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s government gave final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than a decade ago.

There was significant damage to the storefront, but no structural damage to the building in the crash on Wednesday night.