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Layla Merrifield will take over as president of the Wisconsin Technical College System on Sept. 9, the system's board announced in a statement Thursday.

“Watching the diversity of dancers on the Monona Terrace rooftop at sunset and with the Capitol behind us is one of the biggest joys ...” VO5 guitarist John Feith said.

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN — Lexi and Alexis. Their names are alike. They even look alike.

"We have to build that trust before we're going to see a lot of building of support, I think," Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, said.

Here's how the UW-Plateville dining services staff have made meal times one of the more enjoyable time for Badgers football staff during preseason camp.

Backers of the CARES model believe that by not sending police to such calls, it lessens the chance that situations escalate and end in injury or even death.

One of the newest members of Wisconsin coach Greg Gard's staff hasn't been with the team for the full summer, and for good reason.

Rep. Melissa Ratcliff, D-Madison, has my strong support to be the next state senator from District 16.

Voters in the reshaped 78th Assembly District have the opportunity to elect “a new voice for a new district” by voting for Maia Pearson on Aug. 13 and again in November. Her Madison School Board experience has given her a…

Throughout history, African Americans have driven change in every major movement in this country. Despite our many sacrifices, we remain an afterthought in the Democratic Party until our vote is needed.

Western Wisconsin citizens are looking for better representation in Congress. Our current member has embarrassed us too many times.

Samba Baldeh is a great Wisconsin and American dream story. Driven by community service, hope and aspiration for a better society, Baldeh served on the Madison City Council, starting in 2015. Then he represented the 48th Assembly District, starting in…

The first two Badgers volleyball players to become Olympians will earn a medal. Here's how fans can tune in.

Wide receiver Christian Watson was back at practice, while offensive lineman Sean Rhyan was dropped down to the second unit Thursday.

The second-year defensive end played sparingly last season but he's made an impression in training camp this year.

Jackson Chourio had a career day as Milwaukee routed Atlanta on Thursday to finish off a three-game sweep.

The event starts at the Memorial Union on campus, with the half marathon stepping off at 7 a.m. and the 5K at 7:15 a.m.

The driver noticed smoke coming from the back of the city truck at about 10:30 a.m. at Marquette Street and Atwood Avenue.

The unnamed informant fired gunshots during the Oct. 10 incident on Madison's Far East Side, but also told police who else was involved.

Another element of the Badgers' nonconference schedule was unveiled Thursday as they head to Cancun for the holiday.