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Pope punishes Cardinal Burke; calls former La Crosse bishop source of 'disunity'
Burke has defended his actions as being of service to the church and the papacy, saying it was his obligation to uphold church teaching and correct errors.
Big drop in the number of deer killed this year in Wisconsin's 9-day gun season
This year, hunters were met with warm temperatures and a lack of snow on opening weekend.
Burglars steal more than $100,000 worth of jewelry at West Towne Mall, police say
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.
Hunter Wohler leads Wisconsin football's All-Big Ten defenders
A pair of Wisconsin football defenders earned recognition from the Big Ten Conference after helping the Badgers finish the regular season 7-5.
Bill would open the door to more electric vehicle charging options in Wisconsin
Charging by how much electricity vehicles use, not how long they take to recharge, could open the state up to more than $78 million in federal EV infrastructure grants.
Climate change has pushed Madison into new zone on USDA's 'plant hardiness' map
Gardeners use the USDA map to guide what they plant and when because it indicates the average extreme minimum temperature in a given area.
UW-Madison's latest aid program covers all college costs for low-income students
"(Pell Pathway) allowed me to be a lot more ambitious, because I don't feel limited by financial burdens or having to work to sustain myself," freshman Enson Zheng said.
Third-party bids are mounting, but who benefits the most: Biden or Trump?
Voters' distaste of the presidential frontrunners has led to a rising number of third-party candidates that some say have the potential to spoil the race for Trump or Biden.
Madison, Dane County are mulling ways to help homeless people living in their cars
On a daily basis, car campers face challenges of keeping vehicles warm, gas, repair, accessing food, water, bathrooms, privacy and safety, officials said.
Man faces 5th OWI after crash into tree, utility box on Far West Side, Madison police say
A driver was headed south on Gammon Road when he hit a tree and a utility box, returned to the road, and nearly struck two other vehicles, Madison police said.
Help make sure every child has a toy during the holidays with Empty Stocking Club
Empty Stocking Club relies on donors to ensure that every child get a major toy this holiday season.
Wrong-way driver arrested for 6th OWI, Janesville police say
The driver, Ralph E. Cone. 54, did standardized field sobriety tests and was arrested for his sixth offense of operating while intoxicated, Janesville police said.
Aggressive approach allows senior to propel Wisconsin men's basketball
The Badgers want to "be the most aggressive frontcourt in the Big Ten," and Steven Crowl is using messages ingrained in his memory through a strong stretch of play.
Tomah packaging plant to close, cutting 90 jobs
Ninety people are expected to lose their jobs when a manufacturing plant with a long history in the city of Tomah closes early next year.
Big Ten rewards Wisconsin volleyball star with honor
The Wisconsin volleyball team earned a weekly Big Ten honor after the Badgers handed Nebraska its first loss of the season last week.
Official who posted 'ballot selfie' in Wisconsin has felony charge dismissed
There has been movement in other states in favor of allowing the practice.
Key Wisconsin men's basketball reserve questionable for Western Illinois matchup
The senior has played at least 12 minutes in five of six games for the Badgers so far this season.
Republican former Attorney General Brad Schimel to announce Wisconsin Supreme Court bid
Schimel's entrance to the race marks the first conservative push to flip the balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which has had a liberal majority since August.
Wisconsin men's basketball guard earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week award
The impact freshman earns his first conference honor after helping the Badgers win the Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament last week.
No known local ties to neo-Nazi group that marched through Madison
Officials with the city of Madison, the state, UW-Madison and other groups condemned the march.