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The man died in the crash shortly before 3:45 p.m. Saturday when he failed to negotiate a turn and was ejected from his motorcycle, police said.

The mayor of a central Wisconsin city who ran for office on his opposition to absentee ballot drop boxes says he did nothing wrong when he removed a drop box outside City Hall. Wausau Mayor Doug Diny put on work…

"I'm tired of giving an open checkbook with no checks and balances," one former Madison School District employee said.

A Near East Side resident called police around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday after arriving home to find the lights on and someone walking around inside, Madison police said.

Madison's Plan Commission approved the church's request to remove most balconies and reduce the number of underground parking spaces from 63 to 10.

The Badgers have had their issues against the Golden Gophers, who have been great defensively. Here's what to know and how to tune in.

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his mailbag.

A brick that shattered one of Metric Forrest Studio's front windows and other businesses isn't going to stop owner Forrest Voedisch from hosting her grand opening Friday evening.

Changes to play calls, in-game routines and everything in between are being examined to increase the pressure the Badgers put on opposing quarterbacks.

A reliable kicker can change the game in more ways than adding points. Here's how this group changes the game each week.

Shorter hikes might spark interest in trekking more of the trail.

The Mammoth Hike Challenge in October is a great time to explore the trail.

"There are so many Republicans here, you don’t have to be afraid to be one,” said Brandon Maly, chair of the Republican Party of Dane County.

It's clear the Badgers aren't close to contending for a championship in a bigger and better conference. For now, they're stuck in the middle and trending in the wrong direction.

Terry Dolowy knew the person who murdered her nearly four decades ago, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Vernon County Circuit Court.

Flanked by water, surrounded by bunkers or tucked in an awkward position, there's no cookie cutter hole layout. Here are some area golfers have a love-hate relationship with.

It hasn't been the smoothest start to Anna Smrek's senior season but she's been dominant when the Badgers have needed her most.

I was outraged at Devil's Lake State Park this summer.

Madison faces a pivotal moment, and the $22 million referendum on the Nov. 5 ballot is crucial for our city's enduring prosperity. For just $5 per month for every $100,000 of property value — less than $1 per day for…

I read that the Wisconsin Elections Commission is asking the Legislature for money to create a new office with the goal of boosting confidence in state elections.