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Nakoma neighborhood's Twelfth Night: 100 years of laughs and community
"Doing this really intense project with them really allows me to meet more people, to feel more connected to the neighborhood and the community," she said. "You form a bond."
Here's a look at the first place cheeses from Wisconsin as judged at the World Championship Cheese Contest
No other country or U.S. state racked up as many awards as Wisconsin in the contest that drew 3,302 entries from 25 countries.
Packers awarded additional draft choices through compensatory picks
Green Bay will now have 11 selections at its disposal during the April 25-27 NFL Draft.
3 things we've learned since the last Wisconsin-Purdue men's basketball matchup
The Badgers fell 75-69 to the Boilermakers on Feb. 4 at the Kohl Center, but they get another chance against the now-Big Ten regular-season champions Sunday.
Sugar maple trees tapping out early for western Wisconsin syrup farmers this season
Maple syrup farmers in Wisconsin are facing a shortened harvest season due to the warm winter conditions, with the season almost at its end after just a month.
President Joe Biden to visit Milwaukee next week
His visit will come the week following the State of the Union and a week after Vice President Kamala Harris visited Madison.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin women's hockey OT thriller over Minnesota in WCHA semifinals
The Badgers needed heroics both late in the third period and overtime to hold off the rival Golden Gophers. Here's what stood out.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin men's hockey's upset playoff loss to Ohio State
The Buckeyes became the first Big Ten seventh seed to win a playoff game by frustrating the Badgers. Here's how it happened at the Kohl Center.
Dane County pays $145,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former jail inmate
A jail inmate whose hip was fractured during a struggle with deputies sued them in federal court in 2022.
Meet Torin Pettaway, Wisconsin football's first defensive line commit for its 2025 class
Wisconsin heard good news over an in-state recruit's lunch period Thursday. Here's what to know about this Middleton defensive lineman.
Polzin: Former Wisconsin women's basketball coach Edwina Qualls remembered as trailblazer, advocate
The first Black coach in Big Ten women's basketball was demanding and tried to get the most out of her players. She also fought for their rights off the court.
How the Bucks fared against the LeBron James-less Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo's triple-double wasn't enough for Milwaukee against host Los Angeles.
The country's second-leading scorer resided in Sun Prairie. Here's how he developed his skills
A jump from 24 points per game to more than 40 started in the offseason. Here's a look at how it happened.
This Wisconsin women’s basketball signee is on the precipice of history ahead of state title game
This Wisconsin women's basketball signee is a three-time state champion. Now she has a chance to make history in her final high school game.
Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden shouts 'lies!' during Joe Biden's State of the Union address
It wasn't Van Orden's first notable public confrontation.
Madison woman, 20, arrested after leading police on high-speed chase
A spokesperson for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy tried to stop a woman driving a Dodge Charger operating without license plates.
Madison police investigating battery resulting in broken jaw
A man suffered a broken jaw Wednesday night on the North Side.
Case against animal rights activists dismissed at the request of dog farm owners, trial canceled
The case concerned a 2017 break-in at Ridglan Farms, where three dogs were taken. Activists said the dogs were "rescued."
Candidate Q&A: Oregon Village Board
Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.
Voit farm property should have more urban agriculture -- Randy Coloni
In response to a Feb. 28 State Journal article "Some look to aid urban agriculture," I want to express my gratitude and support for the proposed resolution by Madison Alds. Tag Evers and Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford encouraging urban agricultural options.