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Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Ben Wikler should not be hired to lead the Democratic National Committee. Under his “leadership,” Wisconsin lost the presidency to a convicted felon and almost lost Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate seat.

While Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and more than 20 other states are filing lawsuits defending the citizenship of children born in the United States to illegal immigrants, it might be a good idea to read the 14th Amendment and…

I wonder what the evangelical Christian supporters of President Donald Trump, along with the cadre of white Christian nationalists, think about Trump not having his hand on the Bible when he took the oath of office.

Some athletes playing their best basketball recently lead the way for this week's standouts. Vote for your favorite performance.

Several area high school boys basketball players had impressive showings at the Big Eight Conference’s MLK showcase this past weekend. Vote for your favorite to become the Supernova.

Season-best times and impressive displays of speed headlined the past week of high school boys swimming action. Here are five notable performances.

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UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin touched on key issues facing college sports in her annual address to the Athletic Board.

The Badgers shot 51% from the field and 50% from 3, but were sunk by defense, rebounding and ball security in their loss.

Dominant goaltending and defensive performances highlighted last week's high school boys and girls hockey action. Here are five notable performances.

May 15, 1933 - January 16, 2025

May 15, 1933 - January 16, 2025

July 9, 1979—January 16, 2025

September 29, 1935—January 18, 2025

James M. “Jim” Halbach, 87, of Baraboo, died Sat., Jan. 18, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial, Jan. 24, 2025, 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic in Baraboo. Visitation Fri., church, 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Private inurnment. Redlin-Ertz Funeral…

March 25, 1971—January 14, 2025

Sandra, age 79, of Baraboo, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Sandra was born on May 25, 1945, in Madison, Wis. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Richard J. Beale, 88, passed away January 18, 2025. Visitation at 9 a.m., with funeral at 11 a.m. on January 23, 2025, Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. Military Honors will be at 12:30 p.m., Highland Memory Gardens.

Green Bay has reportedly interviewed three candidates to lead a unit that's struggled with consistency, especially in terms of generating pass rush.