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There are signs in some swing states that those behind third-party candidates are trying to affect the outcome of the presidential race by using deceptive means.

The high turnout was likely buoyed by several factors, including two constitutional amendments proposing limits to the governor's control over how federal funds are spent in the state.

Other area school districts are still mulling asking voters for more money. Districts have until Aug. 27 to place resolutions on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Wisconsin football's offensive coordinator confirmed who is seen as the starting quarterback, but here's what else stood out from his time with reporters Wednesday.

On November 28, the man, 20, and two other men disrupted a student organization meeting in the Humanities building, making racist and profane comments and threatening people in multiple rooms.

A senior lineman is starting to peak, a veteran running back's healthy, the tight ends' roles are expanding and more from Wednesday's practice.

Several letters to the editor have discussed U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s support for basing the F-35 fighter jets in Madison.

Seven incumbent legislators lost in the primaries, including Republican Reps. Janel Brandtjen, Peter Schmidt, Michael Schraa and Donna Rozar and Democratic Reps. LaKeisha Myers, Samba Baldeh and Jimmy Anderson.

Badgers offensive coordinator Phil Longo announced after practice Wednesday who would be leading Wisconsin's offense after an offseason battle.

The lawsuit asks a judge to declare unconstitutional state law that allows the Department of Transportation to nix plates “which may carry connotations offensive to good taste or decency."

The blood supply dropped by more than 25% since July 1, the Red Cross said.

Tuesday's primary gives the first look at how new legislative maps might play out in a statewide election.

The two will vie in November to replace former Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, who served in the role from 2011 until he stepped down in May.

The two proposals were the latest effort by GOP lawmakers to have voters decide on changes they have been unable to pass through the legislative process.

Ratcliff, D-Cottage Grove, beat out her fellow Reps. Jimmy Anderson, D-Fitchburg, and Samba Baldeh, D-Madison, to represent the newly drawn district.

Local artists and speakers will teach you how to repair and care for household items.