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A redshirt freshman flashed great talent in short bursts, but those skills will be on display elsewhere after he decided enter the transfer portal.

This joint venture combines pediatric heart care at Wisconsin's two academic medical centers.

A wind surfer took advantage of the recently frozen-over Monona Bay to wind surf on the ice on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Madison, Wis.

The gusty winds combined with cold temperatures will produce wind chill values down to around 10 below overnight.

A critical offseason for Wisconsin football begins with locking in future players for the program. Stay up to date on who's signed for the 2025 class.

West Mifflin Street's community is transformed every August when the houses turn over. Now the houses themselves are changing, too.

The newly formed East Madison Ice Collective seeks to raise $3 million for improvements to secure ownership of the arena.

The Main Street facility will have 47 independent living apartments and is expected to open in phases in the first quarter of 2025.

The village is mulling whether to raise property taxes to expand staffing for law enforcement, its library and senior center.

Jesus Contreras-Perez is serving a life sentence for first-degree intentional homicide, hiding a corpse and stalking causing bodily harm in connection with Cassandra Ayon’s disappearance.

Detroit's mistake has turned into an NFL-wide teachable moment for everyone, reminding them that it doesn’t take much to go viral. Here's why it's little more than that.

The Badgers' duo of Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter was outscored 44-10 by Michigan's two 7-footers, Danny Wolf and Vladislav Goldin.

Poor execution down the stretch was costly in a chance at another quality win. The Badgers' offense wasn't potent, showing areas they need to grow.

Monday's article "City boasts parkland near almost everyone" reminds me of a proposal I made once before.

Jim Polzin's column on Saturday, "Once proud now sunk," indicated that we should not expect an exit interview for Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell. He has too good of a deal for him to want to leave. It's too expensive…

I am thrilled that President Joe Biden has pardoned his son. Hunter Biden has admitted and apologized.

High-scoring performances and overtime game-winning goals highlighted the start of the high school boys and girls hockey season. Here are five of the area's top performances.

There's an abundance of talented wrestlers returning for the high school wrestling season. Here are five boys and two girls to know.

The Wisconsin football staff can't sulk after a disappointing 2024 season as the Badgers look to secure their 2025 class. Here's what to expect in the early signing period.