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RIDGEWAY—William F. “Bill” Meudt, age 82, of Ridgeway, died on Sunday, December 22, 2024, peacefully at University Hospital in Madison.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle…

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Wauwatosa man killed in crash

Launched in fall 2023, the partnership is intended to help fill a gap in nursing education in Rock County by letting students there earn an Edgewood bachelor's degree.

A special education teacher in Mauston used Whoville from the Dr. Seuss holiday classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to unite special education and non-special education students during December.

Madsion has plenty of options in independent bookstores, including newcomers Lake City Books and Madison Paperbacks. The Book Deal on Mineral Point Road and the Frugal Muse both sell used books.

The number of tickets scanned for matches at the Field House in 2024 was 8.9% lower than the year before.

The Wisconsin State Journal asked a cross-section of area Christian clergy members to share with readers excerpts from the sermons they plan to deliver on Christmas.

Free throws are a critical part of closing out opponents late in games, or cutting into leads. Pressure, distractions and noise can rattle players. Here's how five handle charity.

Late-game heroics and a career first highlighted high school boys and girls hockey action last week. Here are five of the notable performances.

Impressive freshman and seniors finding success in new events highlighted last week's area boys swimming action. Here are five of the top performances.

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The Wisconsin football program picked up a much-needed transfer cornerback with starting experience against FBS competition. Here's what to know.

Jim Polzin hands out grades following a home win that helped Green Bay improve to 11-4 on the season and clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs.

A closer look at the early enrollment process for Wisconsin football recruits.

The man was shot in the chest in the 300 block of North High Street on Tuesday night, Janesville police said.

They were reported to be harassing other kids they knew from school and during the altercation a facsimile firearm was brought out and a shot was fired, police said.