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The Wisconsin Historical Society has opened a temporary museum store and an educational maker space across Capitol Square from where its permanent home will open in about three years.

The Chippewa County Board initiated its investigation into Sheriff Travis Hakes during a June meeting after a county employee alleged in May that Hakes had sexually harassed her.

Wisconsin is No. 1 in cheese production, but that's not the only place it excels.

Vos said the decision to impeach liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz could now hinge on how she rules in a redistricting case Republicans say she has prejudged.

Teams have been looking for an answer to Purdue's 7-foot-4 Zach Edey. The Badgers are hosting a four-star prospect who grew up a Wisconsin fan.

The scattered-site, self-guided tour is set to take place this weekend, and again Oct. 20-22.

In response to the housing shortage and affordability crisis, UW-Madison has added a graduate program focused on housing affordability and sustainability.

After being taken into custody, the driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation, Middleton police said.

The shootings happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday outside the Harmony at Grandview Commons at 116 Milky Way, off the 5900 block of Milwaukee Street, Madison police said.

American Family Insurance would not say how many or which positions have been impacted nationally.

The health systems announced a plan to become one organization in March.

A new coaching staff who developed MLB-level talent, like Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick, attracted an infielder from Madison Edgewood to the Big Ten.

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers questions from readers in his weekly mailbag.

Fire crews were sent to the 6400 block of Enterprise Lane after a company reported that a four-inch gas main was struck during drilling operations, authorities said.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who had previously refused to name those on the panel, identified Wilcox, a conservative, as the panel's third member in a Tuesday court filing.

Many are keeping in touch with family and friends hiding in safe rooms and looking for relatives.

Madison Edgewood senior Lily Olson seeks her third WIAA Division 2 state singles championship.

The Badgers host the Hawkeyes in a Big Ten West battle Saturday. Here's how to follow the action and more.

Of the 42 people ejected, 33 were UW students, and 18 of the 26 who were arrested were UW students, police said in a statement detailing the numbers.

Middleton's Netra Somasundaram has worked to build points better this season as she prepares for the WIAA individual state tournament.