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Braedyn Locke led the Badgers to two touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter against Illinois. How? “Poise and confidence,” one teammate said.

The Wisconsin football team's offense came to life when needed in the fourth quarter, but multiple mistakes could have sunk the Badgers. Here's how columnist Jim Polzin graded their effort.

It wasn't the play Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell would have called, but the Badgers offense made it work for the go-ahead touchdown at Illinois.

Wisconsin football running back Braelon Allen has been asking for a heavier workload. He delivered when the Badgers needed it late in their win at Illinois.

Wisconsin football quarterback Braedyn Locke caught fire when the Badgers most needed him, and he led an unlikely comeback at Illinois.

The current conflict in Israel has created a minefield of emotions on both sides.

Israeli leaders have been committing war crimes against Palestinians.

I’ve been a loyal Brewers fan since they moved to Milwaukee in 1970, and I think the club adds immeasurably to the quality of life for millions who call Wisconsin home.

The Republican National Committee is partnering with NBC’s Peacock network and right-wing outlets Salem Radio Network and Rumble to host the upcoming Miami debate. NBC’s association with these right-wing outlets, both with histories of peddling extremist rhetoric, is appalling.

It always amazes me when "conservatives" such as U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, say maybe climate change will be beneficial. Well, so far it hasn't been.

I have a huge issue with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester. He narrowly won the 2022 primary for the 63rd Assembly District by 51.3% with a total of 5,084 votes.

Amid budget strains, Madison City Council members propose 18 amendments, many related to public health and safety, to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's operating budget for 2024.

Madison-based American Family Insurance has confirmed it detected "unusual activity" in a portion of its network this week.

The trainer's room is inching toward capacity with a game against the Broncos on the horizon.

Green Bay looks to avoid a third straight loss when it returns from a week off to face Denver. Here's how to watch the game, updated odds and more.

Get the latest scores from WIAA high school football playoff games in the Madison area along with complete results from across Wisconsin.

The right handbag can 'add confidence' -- and you might find it in this online fundraiser.

Long before he became a household name, Jim Jordan spent four years as a successful student-athlete at UW-Madison.

You don't have to drive far to see some fall colors right now.

The workforce development programs are looking to combat "the silver tsunami" — labor shortages caused by high rates of retirement by Baby Boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964.