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August 2, 1949 – May 27, 2025

August 19, 1958 – June 8, 2025

Larry “Lars” Schwenn, age 70, of Dane, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Village of Dane Community Center, 102 W.…

After falling to the Spartans in last year's sectional final, the Crusaders got their revenge in a 4-1 victory behind a two-goal game from senior Sonoma Beaver.

Protesters criticized the administration's actions, including on immigration, and condemned the fatal shooting of a Democratic Minnesota lawmaker earlier Saturday.

Everyone knows that Betsy Ross designed our nation's first flag. Or did she?

President Donald Trump has resurrected the travel ban from his first term. This time, it’s more expansive and better designed to withstand a judicial challenge. But it’s still a solution in search of a problem — and likely to cause…

The proposal would expand the top end of the state's second-lowest tax bracket to $50,480 for single people and $67,300 for married couples.

The report cards, issued yearly, rate individual schools and entire districts based on a range of factors, including academic achievement on standardized tests, attendance and graduation rates.

Three-star safety recruit Zach Taylor’s name requires adding a few more keywords in a Google search to avoid information about the 12th president of the United States.

Austin Rapp has made notable improvements in his body and overall game in part due to his experience around his home nation's national team.

The Brewers moved quickly after they removed Aaron Civale from their rotation and the veteran right-hander said he wanted to remain a starter even if it meant leaving Milwaukee.

"There was no waffling" from a Badgers recruit tasked with deciding whether to join the Badgers next season or play another year of junior hockey, coach Mike Hastings said.

In a one-on-one with BadgerExtra, Wisconsin's top athletic administrator discussed the implications of the House settlement on Wisconsin's department, but kept some key aspects private.

The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball will get a second chance next season at an opponent that was on the winning end one of its worst losses in the last two seasons.

January 14, 1932 – June 9, 2025

Critics say the increases are not enough to keep up with rising costs, forcing districts to continue seeking more money through referendums.

Man pulls gun during fishing dispute

The Badgers are up to a dozen recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. Learn more about a speedy safety addition here.