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Multiple witnesses called 911 around 8:30 a.m. to report the lightning strike at 9411 Modern Point Lane.

Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are at an 800,000-year high, a report Wednesday said.

The student, who turned 18 in late 2023, had a video on his phone of the two engaged in sexual contact, the student’s brother told the person who notified police.

LONDON — A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace has been convicted along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-karat work of art insured for more than $6 million.

Milwaukee's absentee ballots are counted at a central location and reported all at once, often well after midnight on election day, fueling baseless conspiracy theories.

Depending on where you live in Wisconsin and what time it is Wednesday, you could see everything from severe thunderstorms and large hail to near-blizzard conditions.

Welcome to the aquatic dance Madison-area lakes put on in March.

The proposed $40 annual fee is expected to generate $1 million per year for the city's transportation system.

March Madness pits the nation’s best college basketball programs against one another starting this week. Learn which names have connections to Wisconsin in the women's bracket.

Tonje had been productive before arriving, but to reach national stardom, he had to adapt — and then adapt again when stardom threw him out of his comfort zone.

Rich and Kelly Klesmit have two sons playing college basketball and a daughter playing in high school. That leads to some logistical challenges — and a lot of fun.

Lacey Eden stands looking at the ice with her arms outstretched and her thumbs up before every game. It's part of a meaningful routine for the Badgers forward.

The last thing I wanted to do in the remaining time I have left on this planet is to write a letter to the editor, but here it goes.

I strongly agree with the Wisconsin State Journal’s endorsement of Bret Wagner for Seat 3 on the Madison School Board.

Milwaukee infielder Joey Ortiz will move over from third base to shortstop as the Brewers alter their infield following Willy Adames’ departure.

Jimmy Butler had 24 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists as Golden State, playing without Stephen Curry, beat Milwaukee 104-93 on Tuesday night.

Two new faces on defense making their presence known, a position battle brewing on offense and more came out of the Badgers' final open practice of the month.

The first-year Badgers standout received second-team honors, adding to an impressive season. Here's what to know about the selection and who else was honored.

Carter Gilmore kept shooting through a slump, and by finding the net on a few down the stretch of the Big Ten Tournament, raised the potential of the Badgers' bench.

March Madness will pit the nation’s best college basketball programs against one another starting this week. As competition tips off, learn which tournament names have connections to Wisconsin.