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Brewers find no answers to counter Pirates starter Luiz Ortiz
Milwaukee, which next week will make its sixth playoff appearance in the past seven seasons, is held to one run.
Big Lift opens subsidiaries' headquarters in DeForest
The goal of the new facility is to bring Big Lift and its subsidiaries together, which will allow the company to better serve its North American clientele, the statement said
Lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's top election official won't be heard until after election
The state's highest court on Wednesday scheduled oral arguments in the case for Nov. 11.
Cost of Girl Scout cookies about to go up
"Just like in your own households, we are seeing rising costs across the board," the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland Council said.
Distracted motorist crashes into pole, intoxicated driver runs into crashed car, Madison police say
The crashes happened about 9:50 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Northport Drive and Mandrake Road, Madison police said.
Authorities identify motorcyclist who died in crash on North Side on Saturday
The man died in the crash shortly before 3:45 p.m. Saturday when he failed to negotiate a turn and was ejected from his motorcycle, police said.
Wisconsin mayor carts away absentee ballot drop box, says he did nothing wrong
The mayor of a central Wisconsin city who ran for office on his opposition to absentee ballot drop boxes says he did nothing wrong when he removed a drop box outside City Hall. Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work…
Support for Madison School District referendums may be wavering, as $607 million request looms
"I'm tired of giving an open checkbook with no checks and balances," one former Madison School District employee said.
Woman who claimed to know resident, made shrimp and pasta arrested at home, Madison police say
A Near East Side resident called police around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after arriving home to find the lights on and someone walking around inside, Madison police said.
Rising costs prompt Madison church redevelopment to ditch most of its underground parking
Madison's Plan Commission approved the church's request to remove most balconies and reduce the number of underground parking spaces from 63 to 10.
How to watch No. 7 Wisconsin volleyball at No. 16 Minnesota in Border Battle
The Badgers have had their issues against the Golden Gophers, who have been great defensively. Here's what to know and how to tune in.
Open Jim: How confident are you that Wisconsin has a star in its quarterback solar system?
BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.
State Street vandal caught with brick in his hand after windows smashed
A brick that shattered one of Metric Forrest Studio's front windows and other businesses isn't going to stop owner Forrest Voedisch from hosting her grand opening Friday evening.
Why a bye-week reset might do wonders for Wisconsin football's pass rush
Changes to play calls, in-game routines and everything in between are being examined to increase the pressure the Badgers put on opposing quarterbacks.
How these 5 high school football kickers are 'weapons' for their teams
A reliable kicker can change the game in more ways than adding points. Here's how this group changes the game each week.
Want to try the Ice Age Trail? Get started with these hikes
Shorter hikes might spark interest in trekking more of the trail.
I hiked all segments of the Ice Age Trail. Here's why you should check it out, too
The Mammoth Hike Challenge in October is a great time to explore the trail.
Outnumbered but still numerous: Dane County Republicans hope to swing the vote
"There are so many Republicans here, you don’t have to be afraid to be one,” said Brandon Maly, chair of the Republican Party of Dane County.
Polzin: Wisconsin football isn't a top Big Ten team but how far down the list does it fall?
It's clear the Badgers aren't close to contending for a championship in a bigger and better conference. For now, they're stuck in the middle and trending in the wrong direction.
Tomah man charged with 1985 murder of woman in Vernon County held on $1M bail
Terry Dolowy knew the person who murdered her nearly four decades ago, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Vernon County Circuit Court.