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Places close to Madison offer excellent hikes, food, skiing and swim-up bars.

The State Journal's political cartoonist reflects on his favorite work from 2023

Renfro will have gone two full years between college football games when he starts for the Badgers in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Episode 5 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. This episode examines the Rose Bowl victory and ramifications of the monumental win on the program and athletic department.

The Packers' very young receivers group has been banged up but injuries can't hide the potential shown through 15 games.

The not-so special teams and "gold zone" inefficiency are things worth paying attention when Green Bay tries to avenge an Oct. 29 loss to Minnesota.

Take stock in how you'd like to make your world a little better.

Green Bay will be looking to stay in the hunt for an NFC wild card berth with a win at Minnesota. Here's how to watch, updated odds and more.

The Spartans senior etched her name in state history Thursday, but helping lead her team to victory remains No. 1 on her to-do list.

Simon Tassy had a breakout performance for the Badgers at the Holiday Face-Off with a hat trick in the championship game.

Neither UnityPoint Health-Meriter nor St. Mary's reported widespread use of Amelia or Sophia, which were among the top five names for girls nationwide in 2022.

Wisconsin strongly rebounded on the recruiting trail in 2023. Here's what to watch for in 2024.

Typically, public employees can't be fired for protected speech, but there's an exception for speech that interferes with an employee's ability to do their job.

The Badgers men's basketball team heads into 2024 set to play 19 Big Ten games. Here are five of the most important games in the upcoming slate.

Episode 4 of Rags to Roses: Reliving Wisconsin football’s 1993 season. This episode explores the Michigan State game, where the Badgers prevailed to punch their ticket to the Rose Bowl.

Republican legislators asked the court to stay its recent ruling because they don't have enough time to submit new maps by the Jan. 12 deadline.

Mike and Teri Zieglemeier also run an Edgerton restaurant called Wet Bottoms Bar & BBQ.

Barry is focused on his unit's consistency against the Vikings after a rocky finish for Green Bay's defense tarnished what he felt was a strong start to last Sunday's game.

Whether they were born in Madison or began their careers here, here are 10 people who have made a significant mark on the world and how this city molded them.