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Pavelski scored an early goal, Joel Ward added two of his own and the host Sharks advanced to their first Stanley Cup Final in franchise history by beating the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Wednesday night in Game 6 of…

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ATLANTA — Jonathan Villar’s run-scoring single in the 13th inning gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-2 victory over the Braves, sending Atlanta to another home loss Wednesday night.

Quelle goes 3-for-4 with a double and pitcher Mia Hoveland throws a two-hitter for the Spartans.

Mark Woulf said in the email sent Wednesday he is leaving to start work on a master's degree in public administration at the University of Colorado-Denver. After he leaves, he suggests council members divide up his position, so it solely…

Wisconsin contenders Martius Bautista, 12, and Veronica Goveas and Nathan Jarrett, both 13, all made it past their first round Wednesday, correctly spelling "bardolatry," "geige" and "sepulchral."

Katherine Sand and Joshua Gokey filed to become domestic partners Wednesday so that Sand's sister, who is departing next week for 27 months in Africa, could share the moment.

The Cardinals win six of seven flights in the Oconomowoc sectional, and Edgewood sweeps all seven flights in the East Troy sectional.

Greg Gard realizes there’s a particular word he uses over and over during interviews.

Gard said UW has one game to finalize in a 13-game non-conference slate that he referred to as “a boatload.”

Baraboo's Dawson Hinz, Edgewood's Ben Gilles claim medalist honors in regional play

In a Tuesday letter to the editor "Investigations hold police accountable" a reader wrote about police getting off without punishment only after a "thorough and independent investigation clearing" them. Tuesday's paper also contained a story of yet another police acquittal,…

In response to Phil Hands' Wednesday editorial cartoon making fun of Bernie Sanders' supporters, these supporters are right to feel the system is rigged against them.

I read Monday's letter to the editor "Use the stall with a door for privacy" about transgender people using the bathroom of their choice and asking why conservatives are so upset. This writer is so wrong on so many levels.

I read with interest the article about Madison Area Technical College's Scholars of Promise program. What a wonderful opportunity for students who otherwise might not have a chance to further their education. I wholeheartedly agree education is the key to…

Why are so many faculty upset? Well, the new rules allow UW officials to shift resources to areas in greater student demand, should the need arise.

Badgers basketball star Nigel Hayes, has decided to return to UW for his senior season and wait to enter the NBA draft. We can now look forward to more wordy antics at press conferences in the coming season.

A showstopper on the table, this was one of the lushest and best-received roasts I have made in ages, with the layers of flavor and texture bringing everyone back for seconds.