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President Joe Biden recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire donor George Soros. Biden handed awards to people for being haters of President-elect…

What in the world has happened to Tommy Thompson?

President Joe Biden recently presented the Presidential Citizens Medal to several Americans. Notable among them was former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney R-Wyo., vice chair of the House select committee on the Jan. 6, 2021 attempted coup. She was was honored…

I find it quite interesting to reflect on the fact that this year on Jan. 6 Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a peaceful transfer of power to the incoming administration.

Richard O'Hara, 62, of Friendship, was charged Wednesday with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, fleeing/eluding officers, operating a firearm while intoxicated, and carrying a concealed weapon.

Several upperclassmen showcased their scoring prowess during the past week of high school boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite performance to be the Supernova.

High-level scorers who dominated the court with efficient performances headline this week's 5 girls basketball stars.

How to tune in as the Badgers host their Border Battle rival.

The Badgers lost two players to injury against Rutgers. Here's where each stands leading into a matchup with Minnesota on Friday.

Several upperclassmen showcased their scoring prowess during the past week of high school boys basketball action. Vote for your favorite performance to be the Supernova.

High-level scorers who dominated the court with efficient performances headline this week's 5 girls basketball stars.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, while Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists to help Milwaukee cruise to victory at home.

July 24, 1973—January 7, 2025

Major Linda Marie Maas, 79, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com.

Love looked to focus more on how Green Bay can get things going again on offense and less on his health after being a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Trying to contain a record-setting back without one of your best run-stuffing tackles is a downright scary proposition. Unfortunately, that's where Green Bay could find itself when the playoffs open.

Wildfires roaring through the Los Angeles area left neighborhoods in ruins Wednesday, killing at least two as residents escaped through flames driven by hurricane-force winds.

Janesville man arrested for bank heist

The person was put into an ambulance, paramedics assessed them, and they were taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.