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BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a question from a reader in his regular mailbag.

Pittsburgh catcher Joey Bart's grand slam was part of a game-changing inning Tuesday night in Milwaukee.

Metro Transit general manager Justin Stuehrenberg said Metro "didn't have high expectations" for getting the grant, given the federal government's past largesse.

Signs of an overdose include pale, sweaty or clammy skin; lips or fingertips that have turned blue; slow or irregular breathing; and difficulty staying awake.

The poll was conducted in the days immediately after the June 27 presidential debate.

Dane County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Ehlke wrote that recall organizer's request to force a vote under old legislative maps "plainly violates" the state Supreme Court's previous decision.

As part of a plea agreement, Keyonta C. Blaney pleaded guilty to reduced charges for his role in a shooting that killed Nicholas G. Taylor-Washington, 20.

I strongly endorse Nasra Wehelie to represent District 80 in the Wisconsin Assembly. These days every candidate in Dane County makes a claim they are fighting for social and economic justice. Let us make that a reality.

The partnership places troopers in semitractors and buses so they can take advantage of a truck's higher vantage point to catch drivers breaking the law.

The male suspect is pictured in the accompanying photos. He is wanted for felony fraudulent use of credit card.

The Lower Yahara River Trail is one step closer to connecting Madison and Stoughton, but a lot of work is left to be done.

Maryland’s legalization of recreational marijuana just over a year ago has obviously been a boon to users. But it also has benefited the state, bringing in more than $26 million in tax revenue during the second half of 2023.

Protesters have complained that the city is keeping them too far away from the convention site, which is inside a security perimeter where credentials are required to gain access.

At about 1:45 p.m. Monday, multiple callers reported fire through the roof of Surrey Ridge Apartments and fire crews found heavy fire when they arrived.

Madison-based Vintage Brewing will convert the historic building into its fifth location, which includes three in Madison and another in Sauk City.

Shorewood Hills police found the vehicle and arrested the 32-year-old male driver, Madison police said.

"I have a very short list of items that I want to finish during my time in Scouts," Anna Stevens, 14, said. "It's 'Get Eagle (Scout)' and 'Go to Philmont.'"

Grant Pauly of 3 Sheeps Brewing tries to explain himself.

Wisconsin posted a historic comeback last year at Illinois, but the winning touchdown wouldn't count this fall. Here's why.