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McFarland's late goal tops Madison Edgewood to win girls soccer sectional title
McFarland avenged its loss in the sectional final last season by beating Madison Edgewood in Saturday's sectional final.
Top-ranked Oregon girls soccer secures return trip to WIAA Division 2 state tournament
The Panthers' offense got rolling in the first half in a sectional final against Westosha Central.
Middleton's late rally ends in first boys lacrosse state championship
Goals by brothers Roan Johnson and Arjay Johnson propelled Middleton past Neenah in dramatic fashion to win the state title.
Jackson Chourio's two-run double lifts Brewers past Tigers
The rookie outfielder came through in the clutch Saturday to help Milwaukee win the first two games in Detroit.
How wild shot boosted Jerry Kelly into contention at American Family Insurance Championship
What Madison native Jerry Kelly did to get himself near the leaders at the American Family Insurance Championship, plus why a Bucks guard values golf and basketball.
Steve Stricker catches fire on back nine, eyes back-to-back American Family Insurance Championships
The homestretch was kind to Madison resident Steve Stricker at the American Family Insurance Championship. Here's a look at how he fared in the second round.
Lemonade vendors ponder rezoning in this week's You Toon caption contest
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Wednesday and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.
Why this 3-star Middleton center felt Wisconsin men's basketball was the 'best choice'
The Badgers secured a commitment to fortify their future frontcourt from their own backyard. Here's what we know.
Ambitious Lake Monona waterfront plan rebrands as it heads into its first stage
The Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan has rebranded as the Madison LakeWay as officials seek to raise money for the project's construction.
Bike giveaway aims to give 'lifeline' to kids at troubled Harmony apartments
At an apartment complex plagued by violence, locals gave away free bikes to children on Friday.
Mendota Marsh: It's summer festival season in Madison
Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane prepare for summer festival season in this week's Mendota Marsh.
Gammon Road can be dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists. Madison plans to make it safer.
Between 2017 to 2023, there were 21 pedestrian or cyclist crashes on Gammon Road either reported to police or involving an ambulance.
5 things to know about the WIAA state baseball tournament
Here's what to know about this year's WIAA state baseball tournament taking place this week at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute.
Tobias Myers shuts down Tigers while Brewers break out of offensive slump
Milwaukee's starting pitcher allowed one hit over eight shutout innings and was backed by an awakened offense.
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Madison next week
This will be her fifth visit to Wisconsin this year.
'Tricky day' keeps records safe at American Family Insurance Championship's first round
Three records fell in the first round of the 2023 AmFam Championship, including Steve Stricker breaking one held by Tiger Woods. But Friday's event opener kept a crowded field together.
Madison pair in contention after American Family Insurance Championship 1st round
The back nine at University Ridge was good to Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker, who are contending for the AmFam Championship.
Speaker Robin Vos challenges second recall effort, alleging fraud and lack of valid signatures
The Wisconsin Elections Commission has until June 28 to make a final determination on whether or not the petition has enough valid signatures to force a recall election.
Former accountant gets 7 years of probation for $180,000 theft from employer
The thefts took place over an eight-week period last year.
Murder charge dropped, evidence lacking to overcome self-defense, prosecutor says
"I have determined that the state cannot disprove the defendant's self-defense claim at this time," a prosecutor wrote in a motion to dismiss the homicide charge.