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"This goes to who we are as a society," Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman said. "Are we going to invest in our future?"

The grand champion cheese was decided Thursday by 1/100th of a point at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon.

A team producing four of the 10 Patty Kazmaier Award finalists has only happened once before the Badgers accomplished it this season.

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reiterated that it does not call family members asking them to pay a fee for someone to be released on a jail diversion program.

The Madison City Clerk’s Office announced Dec. 26 — more than a month after the election — that 193 absentee ballots cast in three wards were never counted.

The Badgers ended their conference tournament run on opening night with a loss to the Hawkeyes.

Brent Plisch is the first new chief in nearly decade and succeeds former chief Kristen Roman, who resigned in February 2024.

Officers found the man attempting to hide inside a sewer drain near the store.

Records show the ads on Facebook and Instagram and in text messages are underwritten by Building America’s Future, a national conservative group that counts Musk among its biggest donors.

The board hopes to have its new president chosen by April. Candidate forums and visits will occur later this month.

This buzzing barbecue joint stands out for its pulled pork, ribs, baked beans and sauce.

"When you just fire people willy-nilly ... where's the trust if they don't consult the people who are actually doing the work?”

Madison police officer Matt Kenny's fatal shooting of Tony Robinson prompted a wave of examination that recommended policing reforms. Some have progressed more than others.

The redshirt freshman helped jolt the Badgers' bench to secure a key road victory as Wisconsin finally closed out a close one.

The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.

All-out efforts and record-setting performances are featured in this week's five stars. Vote for your favorite to be the supernova.

There are many things that go into the event that some coaches, athletes believe is the toughest in gymnastics.

Should Wisconsin's Greg Gard win Coach of the Year? Does Badgers senior guard John Tonje have a chance at claiming Player of the Year honors?

Congratulations to the WDSPP co-op ski team, featuring athletes from high schools in Wisconsin Dells, Pardeeville, Sun Prairie and Monona Grove. They had an outstanding performance at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Alpine Racing Association state high school ski and snowboard championships…

Little doubt remains in my mind of the monarchical trend of President Donald Trump's administration. Here are some examples from the president: