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Gerald C. Sorensen passed away November 9, 2024, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with family by his side. The eldest of three children, Gerry was born November 13, 1936, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Gordon and Virginia (Weinrich). Gerry met…

March 24, 1942—November 28, 2024

Offensive struggles and defensive lapses against Michigan proved costly as the Badgers suffered their first loss of the season. Here's what we learned.

The Badgers let a halftime lead slip away against Michigan and its pair of talented 7-footers.

An admission from the WIAA that West belonged in the football playoffs did little to quell frustration. Here's what happened at the meeting and possible paths forward.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points and Damian Lillard had 27, lifting the surging Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-107 win over the Detroit Pistons and into the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie has played a crucial role for the team in recent weeks, leading coaches to begin heaping praise on the unsung standout.

President-elect Donald Trump’s Saturday night announcement that he’s going to nominate a new director of the FBI, the woefully unqualified and completely unfit Kash Patel, is premature by a few years because the director’s position is not open. Director Chris…

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing that continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“

BOTHAM, Barbara, 82 Madison

Lisa Goldsberry resigned over policies she believes limit the board's accountability to the public and give too much power and authority to District leaders.

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records during a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year.

Mother says "two grey haired male fair officials driving in a golf cart" made lewd comments to daughter.

Madison Fire crew were joined on scene by rigs from Verona, Fitchburg, McFarland and Cottage Grove.

UW should find way out of onerous buyout deal

Christopher S. Perrote was arrested after an official at Summit Credit Union flagged $226,000 worth of suspicious transactions, according to a criminal complaint.

Wisconsin football had a tough season and it's reflected in the program's showing in the All-Big Ten awards with most of its honorees among honorable mention.

The Badgers lost a commitment at a key position group one day before the 2025 early signing period begins. Here's what we know.

Snow showers, gusty winds and bitter cold are forecast to hit southern Wisconsin on Wednesday into Thursday.

The good news is the cold won’t stick around long, with highs expected to rise back above freezing over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.