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There was a lot of commotion Wednesday about an obscure — at least to non-economists — labor data revision that, on the face of it, showed 818,000 fewer nonfarm jobs in America than previously thought. To put this annual exercise…

The Badgers have several marquee games and five straight home games to start the season. Here's what to know.

The woman was interviewed by detectives and probable cause was developed to arrest a 29-year-old man as the investigation continues, Madison police said.

A 58-year-old Madison man on tentative charges of domestic disorderly conduct while armed, battery, intimidation of a victim and misdemeanor bail jumping, Madison police said.

Madison's annual Orton Park Festival will include a first-ever community art project that will encourage participants to stitch, paint or draw their idea of home onto fabric panels in the park's gazebo.

The greater Madison area is loaded again with high caliber high school girls swimmers this fall. Here are 9 ready to make a splash in the pool.

A pair of first-year coaches take over area powerhouses looking to avoid a dropoff, plus four other things to watch this fall.

The man was covered in blood, claimed he had been shot, and said he had jumped out of a window to save himself, Madison police said.

If you need a dose of fun, Butterbird is your place. Don't neglect the rotisserie sandwich. It's a masterpiece.

The smaller ice sheet for the men's hockey team is in place as are many of the premium seats for hockey and men's basketball games.

The School District would replace five schools with new buildings and renovate two elementary schools if voters approve a referendum in November.

District officials say the improvements can't wait, and they expect enrollment to bounce back as Dane County grows.

The Rock River Thresheree grounds south of Edgerton is getting a new building to house refurbished Fairbanks Morse engines made in Beloit.

I heard a new group is in town: Republicans for Harris. Where do I sign up?

Among the qualifications for any public office here in Wisconsin should be absolute fidelity to the Constitution. The continued Republican attack on the results of the last presidential election -- call it election "de-nihilism" -- is a direct attack on…

I respect former Congressman Scott Klug’s proposal to require every American to work the poll like jury duty, but disagree with the people who would be targeted for working the polls.

The border policies of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have led to a surge in illegal immigration and a devastating drug crisis that is impacting communities across Wisconsin, including the 6th Congressional District. This crisis, driven by…

Now retired, I think about years back when I belonged to the National Rifle Association and sometimes voted for Republicans. As an avid hunter and gun owner, I was all for gun safety. And I always respected the GOP —…

Coach Matt LaFleur basically ran his players through a walk-through session Wednesday after having just played a preseason game on Sunday night.

Milwaukee held a two-run lead entering the bottom of the ninth but the bullpen faltered Wednesday night in St. Louis.