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A no hitter, a milestone, big days at the plate and a girl stealing a lot of bases highlight this week's 5 Stars. Vote for your favorite performance.

With the NFL Draft in the Green Bay Packers' backyard for the first time in the franchise's storied history, team executives broke from more than 20 years of tradition.

The Badgers added a player that formerly played for their Border Battle rival via the transfer portal, marking the second new roster addition for Wisconsin Thursday.

Milwaukee dropped three of four games in the series as it opened a season-long 10-game road trip.

CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin on Thursday, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

Madison police are on the lookout for an individual who allegedly stole multiple bottles of alcohol from a store on the city's East side Sunday afternoon.

Ever wondered why you can’t just go to a store and buy a new car? Why must you haggle at a dealership?

Last year was the first time since 2005 that the number of craft breweries that closed outpaced the number of new ones that opened.

The Badgers add to their frontcourt via the international route, bringing in the seventh incoming player for Wisconsin this offseason.

The Wisconsin Badgers' football home will be transformed into a golfing venue for two days this summer.

Education Department’s DEI directive is frustrating

NEW YORK — A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey was dubbed the “bone collector.”

Many experts think Green Bay could use its No. 23 selection to shore up its defense, though one believes a Texas receiver could add to the offense.

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestine Liberation Organization announced the creation of a vice presidency Thursday under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor.

VATICAN CITY — So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin in St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night because of the higher-than-expected turnout, closing the…

Badgers coach Luke Fickell talked about the difficulties of roster construction, Joe Brunner's leadership and more Thursday.

The man had burns to his face, neck and chest, Madison police said.

The NFL Draft begins tonight on a massive stage on the east Side of Lambeau Field.

“If someone can no longer care for a dog there are options,” Beaver Dam resident Melissa Vitense said.