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Scooter Gennett and Alex Presley homered in the sixth inning, backing an encouraging outing by struggling starter Wily Peralta.

The Badgers (8-13, 5-6 Big Ten) will be the No. 9 seed in the 12-team event and will face No. 8 seed Minnesota at 9 a.m. Thursday in the opening round.

Organizers sold out of the 100 kites they had on hand Sunday for a kite and color festival in Fitchburg.

Pope Francis' 'commitment to bring healing' has seemed far from generous

ESPN Madison's Zach Heilprin joins Jason Galloway to discuss what they learned about the Badgers over 15 practices this spring.

Alice Choi, of Waunakee, is appearing on the program April 25 as its Next Food Club Star.

Alice Choi, of Waunakee, is appearing on the program April 25 as its Next Food Club Star.

Texting at a red light isn't illegal in Wisconsin, but it's not encouraged by law enforcement.

PINE BLUFF - Anna May Krantz, age 88, of Pine Bluff, Wis., passed away peacefully at dawn break on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Ingleside Nursing Home in Mount Horeb, Wis., with her family at her side. Anna May and…

WAUSAU - Kris J. Thomas, age 60, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 11, 2016, in Plant City, Fla., where she resided. She was born in Stevens Point, Wis., on Sept. 24, 1955.

LANCASTER - Loren D. Nix, age 70, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on April 24, 2016, after struggling with a long battle with MS. Loren was born on Feb. 18, 1946, the son of Robert Lee and Anna…

Double 10, a primarily take-out Chinese restaurant on University Avenue across from Whole Foods, has closed after almost four years.

The University of Wisconsin has finished up its 15 spring practices, and it’s time to take a look at where the Badgers stand heading into the summer and fall camp.

Former University of Wisconsin women's basketball coach Bobbie Kelsey has been hired by the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to help manage corporate relations for the organization.

Jan Neitzel went to Madison Craft & Gift Shops planning to rent a booth for the towels she embroidered and the dog vests and leashes she crafted. Neitzel’s plans were altered when the owner, Diane Goetz, revealed she was planning…

Madison police are looking for the person or people responsible for firing three or four shots Sunday morning on the city's East Side.

Linens are space hogs, particularly if you have small closets or cramped storage areas. Besides your everyday linens, you may be the owner of holiday themed towels, table linens and seasonal bedding. There are options, besides closets, for storing and…

The upscale clothing store with a nautical theme is the newest addition to Hilldale.

Besides work as marketing chief for the Smith & Gesteland accounting firm, he's active at Edgewood College and promoting family businesses.

Amy Arnold had just arrived for a Kansas City art show when another artist suggested that she and her husband, Kelsey Sauber Olds, should apply for a spot in the 2016 Smithsonian Craft Show.