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Perhaps an endowed chair for conservative thought might not be a bad idea if it teaches legislators that conservative is not a synonym for Republican.

My son shared the news of the Santa collection on Monroe Street in Madison. I found it wonderful and was inspired to write this:

Traveling through Madison, it is easy to see the increasing proliferation of infrastructure to serve the bicycle riding and commuting population.

The sex video tempest in a teapot concerning former UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow would elicit bemused chuckles from people in many parts of Europe and other places in the world.

The attack on our Capitol on Jan. 6 happened three years ago. Former President Donald Trump convinced people to lose trust in our elections and institutions. Violence and chaos ensued. Much has changed since then.

The Badgers starter was hurt before Christmas, and two others suffered injuries this week. Here's the injury report ahead of a key Big Ten game.

A bridge over Highway 151 near Dickeyville needed to be inspected after two semis crashed on Friday, seriously injuring one driver, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office reported.

“I’m very frustrated in some of the headlines that this is a policy change," Chief Brian Chaney said. "I have no authority to suspend our policy. This is a refocusing."

The deal will allow Asahi Super Dry — Japan's most popular beer — to be brewed in the United States for the first time.

The International Crane Foundation between Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells is expanding in 2024 with the help of donations.

An autopsy was conducted Friday on the body of the 74-year-old Waupun man whose death is considered suspicious, police said.

Anteyona Sandifer was driving an estimated 80 mph when she ran a red light, and her blood-alcohol content was 0.167, more than twice the legal limit, authorities said.

Oscar Fox and Lewis Crane try to go cross-country skiing in this week's Mendota Marsh.

Angie Murphy is relishing watching her son Drew play for the Verona boys basketball team and seeing the progress made by coach Lexy Richardson and the top-ranked Verona girls.

The school district is seeking community members to participate in the candidate interviews on Feb. 6 and 7.

A ruling from the nation's highest court will apply to all 50 states, meaning a ruling in Trump's favor will make Bangstad's lawsuit moot.

Will the Legislature be able to pass key components of the deal between the UW system and legislative leaders that increased system funding for changes to diversity, equity and inclusion?

The Chicago defense has transformed itself since Green Bay's 38-20 victory in the Sept. 10 opener at Soldier Field. Here are the challenges the Packers face in the must-win finale.

Despite missing time this season with injuries, both players have served as de facto team spokesmen — in good times and in bad. Here's why they were recognized on Friday.

Heffron has served as the Alliant Energy Center director since August 2022.