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DETROIT — Dillon Dingler tripled in a six-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers finished a sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win on Wednesday.

ATLANTA — Scottie Scheffler shies away from comparisons to Tiger Woods even as the numbers are starting to make that inevitable.

Lydia McComas, who previously served as voter engagement division manager with Hennepin County in Minnesota, will officially take on the new role on Sept. 29, according to the mayor’s office.

Madison on Wednesday celebrated the completion of the last piece of a multi-year reconstruction of the Wilson Street corridor Downtown.

Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski on Wednesday announced she will run for Wisconsin’s open lieutenant governor seat in the battleground state’s 2026 midterm election.

President Donald Trump has met with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimyr Zelenskyy in recent days in hopes of putting an end to the nearly four-year war between the two nations.

The incidents happened March 25-26 at a business in the 200 block of North Frances Street.

The bipartisan proposal requires animal researchers to try to adopt out cats and dogs for a three-week period.

Epic’s virtual assistant will also remind patients they’re due for a physical or new tests, based on existing conditions.

The four-story building proposed on East Gorham Street would sit beside a 160-year-old city landmark and in front of the site’s original carriage house.

“I'm not done cooking…. The passion is still there. I just want to focus on other things right now," chef/co-owner Daniel Bonanno said.

The State Patrol determined that a sedan traveling on the southbound side of I-39/90 crossed the median into the northbound lanes and was struck by a northbound truck.

Nyzier Fourqurean's continuing to fight to play for the Badgers this season, and this week coach Luke Fickell filed a declaration in court supporting Fourqurean's case.

For an early look at the culture wars, we suggest listening (if you can find it) to the 2002 interview with Gene Simmons, the Israel-born bass guitarist of Kiss, conducted by Terry Gross, the dignified host of NPR’s “Fresh Air.”

By taking both games Tuesday, Chicago moved within seven games of the NL Central-leading Brewers, who led early in the second game before dropping to 55-15 when they score first.

The 2025 high school football season gets underway Thursday, and Madison area teams are hungry to start their roads to Camp Randall Stadium. Here are five things to know.

Carter Booth, one of two returners who played significant time for the Badgers last season, more leadership duties this season.

Carter Booth, one of two returners who played significant time for the Badgers last season, more leadership duties this season.

BadgerExtra's breakdowns of Wisconsin football's roster continue with the offensive line. Three veterans lead the group, but two new starters will have to quickly prove themselves this fall.

The Wisconsin State Journal on Aug. 3 published the article “ICE offers patriotism pitch, bonuses.” It reported that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is recruiting “brave and heroic Americans” to work for ICE. The new recruiting campaign is…