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Stephanie Hilton will fill the vacancy created by Judge Frank Remington's retirement on May 3 and serve a term that concludes July 31, 2026.

The Badgers will make another road trip to one of the most hostile environments in the Big Ten for the third straight season, among other difficult tests in its conference schedule next season.

After being placed on paid leave pending the investigation, Witzel-Behl earlier this month resigned from her post as the city's top election official.

WASHINGTON — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal following a long-running campaign to recognize its efforts.

Democrats have already targeted Van Orden's seat as a potential target to flip next year as liberals seek to reclaim majority control of the U.S. House.

The federal governments indiscriminate cutting of research funding is threatening the state's key industries.

The state says it could lose $6.4 billion to $16.8 billion over a decade in one of several Medicaid cuts being considered by Congress.

The population in the Dane County village has ballooned but is absent a staple most communities take for granted.

A deep dive into the differences in personnel, alignment and philosophy of the Badgers' defensive front after a dreadful 2024 season.

A near-untouchable perfect game led an all-around impressive week of high school baseball action. Vote for the most notable performance as the Supernova.

Recently, students at Toki Middle School in Madison were allowed to use time to leave their classrooms to protest the policies of the Trump administration.

Pope Francis had a unique ability to link seemingly disparate issues such as social justice, worker’s rights, the plight of immigrants and the poor, and the economy with the increasingly devastating threats of a changing climate.

If only we celebrated Earth Day all year long. We could focus on the overuse of plastics in our everyday lives. Plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes but can last for more than 500 years, polluting…

I lay awake at 3 a.m. wondering and worrying how we have come to the point that the "make America great again" folks in positions of authority dare to arrest a Milwaukee County judge.

Under fusion voting, voters can choose their preferred candidate without supporting a party they may disagree with.

Several area players showcased their playmaking ability during the past week of action. Vote for your favorite standout performer to be this week's Supernova.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice.

NEW YORK — A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit Monday that had been brought against the NCAA by several former college basketball players, including Kansas standout Mario Chalmers, after ruling its claims fell outside the four-year statute of limitations.

NFL

CINCINNATI — Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.