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When I was young in the 1950s I asked my parents why they voted for Democrats. They explained that Democrats helped us dairy farmers and the working class. The Republican catered to the rich. Actually there was little difference between…

I have long espoused green energy and laws recognizing the existential threat of climate change.

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From changes at Camp Randall Stadium to a new QB leading the Badgers offense, here are 10 things to know.

The batterymates came through with clutch performances Wednesday, helping Milwaukee draw even in the series with San Francisco.

Green Bay cycled through five kickers in training camp, including incumbent Anders Carlson. On Wednesday, the Packers claimed a rookie off waivers who will start the season opener.

Authorities are investigating the Tuesday night death of an inmate at Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Prison staff are frightened and don't feel there is any accountability for inmates who misbehave, while the inmates have complained of a change in mood among guards.

Trump and Harris appear locked in a neck-and-neck race in the battleground state, according to a recent Marquette Law School Poll.

The Badgers play the first Big Ten series of the season and are the first team done with the conference slate. Here's a look.

Three people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries following the crash at Verona Road and Highway 12 around 2 p.m. Sunday, police said.

The Menomonee Falls-based retailer said it had second-quarter earnings of $66 million, or 59 cents per share, on revenue of $3.73 billion.

In both cases, the burglars shattered the front doors to get inside and steal cash, Madison police said.

Three parked cars were hit and several more were damaged through chain reactions, Madison police said.

SixLine Semiconductor is trying to make electronics operate faster by producing the next generation of high-performance, cost-effective semiconductors with carbon nanotube technology.

The $194 million Route A officially opens to the public on Sept. 22.

Pool records and program firsts highlighted the opening week of the high school girls swim season. Here are five of the top area performances.

A grim situation unfolded at the start of Wisconsin football's 2000 season, but a walk-on received his moment in the sun.

Some of the players released Tuesday may be signed to the practice squad. Green Bay may also look at the waiver wire for additional help. Here's what we know.

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.