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BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew and columnist Jim Polzin give their against-the-spread picks for Week 8’s Big Ten slate, including Wisconsin laying 7 points at Northwestern.

Madison West senior Jacob Scully is a Regents boys soccer team captain. Get to know him in five questions.

Madisonians will decide the future of our public schools Nov. 5. I want to encourage my fellow Madisonians to vote to support the two School District questions on the ballot.

Madison’s public middle schools need physical improvements, and it’s possible the district’s operating budget needs to exceed taxing limits set by the state.

The Badgers have proven susceptible to allowing big plays against mobile quarterbacks. These Northwestern players pose a threat Saturday.

Dane County has shown tremendous leadership in supporting neighbors facing hunger while sustaining the local agriculture economy. Throughout the pandemic, Dane County supervisors entrusted local organizations to meet the unprecedented rise in the number of families seeking help, focusing on…

A makeshift stadium situated on Lake Michigan could create new problems for the Badgers, who have lost six of eight games at Northwestern.

This one would bar noncitizens from voting in statewide elections, something that is already prohibited under state law.

Badgers football players shared their experiences with social media abuse after the NCAA released a study regarding the scope and nature of harmful messages online.

Welcoming family from home is a bright spot for most college students, but for this Badgers athlete, the visit is even more uplifting than usual.

Joan Fitzgerald is running for Assembly in District 46 with a proven record of working collaboratively to get results for the people she serves. I served with her on the Jefferson County Board and saw firsthand her ability to work…

Monona voters will be asked Nov. 5 to support a $3 million increase in the city’s annual property tax levy to maintain existing city services. I ask you to join me in voting "yes."

As the former Dane County executive who served you a historic number of years, I urge you to vote for Melissa Agard to be our next county executive.

Lots of top finishers and one who's looking for motivation highlight this week's supernova nominees. Vote for your favorite.

Several area girls cross country teams participated in their final competitions ahead of next week's conference championship meets. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Welcoming family from home is a bright spot for most college students, but for this Badgers athlete, the visit is even more uplifting than usual.

Paving work on East Doty and East Wilson streets will disrupt traffic around Capitol Square this weekend.

Drought conditions across the state mean fires will "ignite easily, spread rapidly and can be challenging to control," the agency said.

Police deployed a K9 to bring two teenagers into custody after the teens eluded officers in a stolen vehicle early Thursday morning.

The contest is intended to highlight the state's nearly $72 billion manufacturing industry.