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The South Central Federation of Labor is a council of various unions and organizations that work together to improve the lives of workers. We proudly support Melissa Agard for Dane County executive.

The significant increase in municipal, county and school referendums makes me ask: Where is the 5% sales tax and income taxes we send annually to the statehouse?

A front-page story Friday informed us that the Universities of Wisconsin System has added 6,000 staff since 1992, while the student number remained about the same. The article did comparisons between UW locations. But at the end of the day,…

The Badgers are incorporating several new players and Thursday's open practice shed light on several storylines for the 2024-25 season.

The Badgers men's basketball coach talked a lot about new additions in his first post-practice media availability of the season.

The rookie third baseman came up a home run shy of the cycle as Milwaukee pitcher Aaron Civale delivered in a gem in his last start before the postseason.

Several area runners medaled in the past week of high school girls cross country action. Vote for your favorite standout performer.

Marathon County District Attorney Theresa Wetzsteon said Thursday she is requesting an official investigation with the assistance of the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

The burglars damaged property and stole thousands of dollars' worth of tools at the Epic Systems campus between 10:20 p.m. Saturday and 2:11 a.m. Sunday, police said.

Madison police were sent about 12:25 p.m. Wednesday to the 900 block of West Shore Drive on reports of a body in the water.

The man identified this week as the killer of Terry Dolowy in 1985 also faces charges that he recently victimized a woman in a sextortion attempt.

Lauren Carlini's return to the Badgers volleyball program as offensive analyst and strategy consultant is on a two-year agreement, according to records.

Looking for restaurant ideas? Here are four options, based on recent Wisconsin State Journal reviews.

The Badgers have a different look at goalie this season, with sophomore Ava McNaughton the only player with significant college game experience.

Vote for your favorite standout performer from the past week as the high school boys soccer season reaches its midway point.

But providers might get paid less and $566 million in federal tax credits would be lost, factors the state Legislature might consider after the November election.

The lighting of the gigantic wooden troll concludes a full day of music, food trucks and activities for the second-annual Burning Troll festival outside Mount Horeb on Saturday.

Sunday's game will be 'full-circle moment' for the running back, who spent the first seven seasons of his decorated career with Green Bay.

Jane’s Journey Home for Dogs is a shelter for dogs ages 9 and older on Highway W just southeast of Baraboo. The shelter is a large barn located on a 36-acre farm.

No Badgers women's hockey team ever has returned more goals or points from the season before but the group also is seeking cohesion.