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Jamal D. Nelson has said he didn't know the shooting was going to happen.

Adding a carbon tax to the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean-energy incentives could cut U.S. carbon emissions by 66% by 2035, easily surpassing the Biden administration’s stated goal of cutting emissions in half by 2030. Without it, the country is on…

The sandwich shop and specialty store that opened in 2018 off of Williamson Street, is getting a new, larger location.

The Badgers football program continued its strong summer showing on the recruiting trail with the commitment of a long, athletic defensive lineman. Here's what to know about the Florida native.

The honors come from the international Viddy Awards, the DNR said, which are judged by the Texas-based Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals.

The Badgers men's basketball team's annual in-state rivalry game will be played on the road this season. Here's what to know.

Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday appointed Cody Kanable as Green County sheriff, filling a vacancy created by Sheriff Jeffrey Skatrud’s retirement, which is effective June 30.

A resident in the 900 block of Troy Drive reported their vehicle stolen out of their open garage about 1 a.m. Saturday, Madison police said.

A clerk reported that the suspect entered the Walmart, approached the clerk and drew a small black handgun, Madison police said.

"It's basically physics and ice cream coming together."

The city will host 600 musical performances at various venues including community centers, museums, retailers, restaurants, parks, theaters, places of worship, private residences, sidewalks and even boats.

Officers responded to multiple calls reporting shots fired near the 6800 block of Milwaukee Street shortly before 4 a.m. Sunday, Madison police reported.

An over-budget construction bid could push the budget for a permanent men's shelter to $27 million.

Is the brewery’s new creation a beer living in a hard-seltzer skin, or vice versa? And does it matter?

The Badgers football program found another four-star cornerback from Florida to play in the secondary. Here's what to know about this two-sport standout.

Forward Adam Pietila changed his mind about playing at Northern Michigan and is joining a Badgers men's hockey freshman class heavy with older players.

OnPoint NYC runs two overdose prevention centers, where people can use illicit drugs under supervision.

The Badgers had a late addition to their 2024 class, but will he be able to help immediately?

Startups in Wisconsin come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and sectors, and while everyone wishes there were more young companies, there are processes and programs to help steer them in a strong direction.

I believe that most Americans want our country to remain a democracy. That means that many don’t realize the threat that this election poses.