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Three Democratic candidates are vying for the open seat in the 40th Assembly District in Wisconsin. Of those, one candidate rises above the others -- Karen DeSanto.

Three candidates are running for the Democratic primary on Aug. 13 for the 40th Assembly District.

In the past several years, the Legislature was called to Madison more than a dozen times by the governor to go into session to take care of important business. Republicans gaveled in and out in just seconds and sent lawmakers…

An oft-injured wide receiver received another scare during Wednesday's practice. Fortunately, it appears he'll be OK. Here's how it played out.

Milwaukee collected 16 base hits and scored five unanswered runs in the late innings Wednesday night in Atlanta.

The former wake skater champion earned a tryout with Green Bay and is making the most of opportunity to become the starting kicker.

Politics aside, Americans are united on some of the basic things their government should do better: Make sure air travel is safe, simplify the process for filing tax returns, streamline applications for student loans.

Democratic enthusiasm has surged since Harris announced her candidacy and picked Walz as her running mate.

There are at least 34 food pantries and nine free-meal sites for the general public in Dane County.

The appearances made for a jarring split screen, with both candidates landing at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

The Badgers are more confident in their outside linebacker depth, a star defender makes a splash, and a different offensive personnel grouping caught our eye at practice Wednesday.

The poll is Marquette Law School's first since Vice President Kamala Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

Many agencies warned that reductions in staffing would end some city services and delay others.

Officers were sent to the fight about 4 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of East Main Street, Madison police said.

Everyone from nonprofits and residents to even former Mayor Paul Soglin is wading into the debate over how Madison should manage its budget crisis.

Witnesses reported seeing people run from the vehicle after the crash, Madison police said.

Journey Mental Health was consulted in the case, Madison police said.

Spending time in the NBA Summer League helped legitimize professional opportunities for the player who wore a Badgers uniform more than anyone.

The businesses said that callers’ chief weather-related complaints are sump pump failures, flooded basements, foundation problems and sewer backups.

The 54-year-old driver admitted to drinking several drinks and shots and the officer could smell intoxicants coming from the man, police said.