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Gary Sánchez delivers to help Brewers take first series against Cubs with Craig Counsell at the helm
NL Central-leading Milwaukee won three of four against Chicago in a matchup that marked Counsell’s return to American Family Field. Here's how the Brewers secured the series victory Thursday.
5 years in prison for man who dragged and threw Dane County deputy from vehicle
"I begged for my life and I begged for you to stop the car," Deputy Alex Gonzalez said in court on Thursday
Kickoff times announced for 3 more Wisconsin football games
A shakeup in the holiday weekend of the rivalry game with Minnesota, plus the season opener, are among games announced. Here's what we know.
Eno Vino Waunakee closes after 20 months: 'It was a heartbreaking decision'
Eno Vino Waunakee, which opened in October 2022, closed Tuesday.
Catching is grueling work but it hasn't slowed William Contreras' offense for Brewers
The Brewers' catcher won a Silver Slugger last season and his offense hasn't slowed despite increasing demands defensively on the position.
Duluth Holdings posts fiscal Q1 results down from a year ago
The Mount Horeb-based clothing and tools supplier reported a fiscal first quarter loss of $7.9 million, or 24 cents per share, on revenue of $116.7 million.
Authorities identify driver killed in wrong-way crash on East Washington Avenue
The crash shortly after 12:15 p.m. Tuesday on East Washington Avenue near the intersection with North Paterson Street also injured two people.
Can smartphone use actually make you happier? UW-Madison study suggests it can
The study offers a contrary note to numerous other studies that have focused on the deleterious effects of too much smartphone use by teens.
This assistant key in securing 4-star visitors for busy Wisconsin football recruiting weekend
Madison will have several visitors for an important Wisconsin football recruiting weekend as the Badgers hope to make positive impressions.
Kohls’ Corp. Q1 results fall short of analysts’ expectations
The Menomonee Falls-based retailer reported a first-quarter loss of $27 million, or $0.24 per share, on revenue of $3.38 billion.
First Lady Jill Biden to return to Wisconsin on Friday for Milwaukee's Festa Italiana
Biden, the nation's first Italian-American first lady, will deliver remarks at 6:15 p.m. at Henry Maier Festival Park before traveling to Pennsylvania.
Reedsburg man arrested after gunshots reported during disturbance, police say
Officers found two guns, shell casings and ammunition at the scene, spoke to witnesses and reviewed video, Reedsburg police said.
5 takeaways from Top Chef 'Lay It All on the Table' episode
"Lay It All on the Table," the 11th of 14 episodes of "Top Chef: Wisconsin," aired Wednesday night on Bravo.
Wisconsin nursing homes are above average, but industry criticizes new federal staffing rules
The rules, which set minimum amounts of time for resident care, are “a simplistic approach to a really complex problem,” said Rick Abrams, CEO of the Wisconsin Health Care Association.
Man reports being pistol-whipped, having car stolen on Southeast Side, Madison police say
The man, who was treated by Madison EMS, told police he did not know the men who injured him and took his vehicle, Madison police said.
Restaurant review: Fabiola's is simply fabulous ... and garlicky
Dining at this new Regent Street restaurant is a special night out for food, flavor and ambiance.
Couple finds bullet hole in window of Far West Side home, Madison police say
Madison police said the backyard of the home is next to the woods of Elver Park where there is known hunting.
Fast-rising point guard gets call from new Wisconsin men's basketball assistant
The Badgers have been active in recruiting the 2025 class after a recent miss, and a guard with size is one of the new coach's first targets.
After 6-year wait, Frank Lloyd Wright's 100-seat theater at Taliesin set to reopen
A $1.1 million renovation, interrupted by COVID-19, has been completed at Hillside Theater near Spring Green with the first show set for Saturday.
Middleton developer looks to pivot from townhouses to apartments amid low demand
T. Wall Enterprises is seeking city approval to build a 44-unit apartment building in place of 14 planned townhomes in Middleton.