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Big performances through the air on offense and defense highlighted an action-packed opening round of the playoffs. Here are some of the area's top efforts.

Retiring college president tackled disparities with guts, engagement

The Badgers now must prepare for a top-5 Buckeyes program coming off a huge home win. Here's what to know about Ryan Day and Ohio State.

State workers across Wisconsin are receiving much-deserved raises from the state Legislature.

The Middleton Chamber of Commerce has created a workforce program to help connect military personnel and veterans to job opportunities in the city.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is not in your imagination. But it's treatable.

Robert Enright, who founded the International Forgiveness Institute in Madison, last year won the the Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation.

Russell Wilson, Denver's porous defense and Green Bay's ailing second level on defense are aspects to keep an eye on during the Packers-Broncos matchup.

The search for consistency remains frustratingly elusive for the unit, which seeks to turn the corner Sunday at Denver.

A reversal of a point after video review snapped the Badgers' 10-match winning streak against the Cornhuskers in a matchup of the nation's best.

Wisconsin scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to stun Illinois, led by junior running back Braelon Allen's rugged running.

Illinois football players appreciate the insights former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard offers as an analyst. “He's meant a lot."

Braedyn Locke led the Badgers to two touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter against Illinois. How? “Poise and confidence,” one teammate said.

The Wisconsin football team's offense came to life when needed in the fourth quarter, but multiple mistakes could have sunk the Badgers. Here's how columnist Jim Polzin graded their effort.

It wasn't the play Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell would have called, but the Badgers offense made it work for the go-ahead touchdown at Illinois.

Wisconsin football running back Braelon Allen has been asking for a heavier workload. He delivered when the Badgers needed it late in their win at Illinois.

Wisconsin football quarterback Braedyn Locke caught fire when the Badgers most needed him, and he led an unlikely comeback at Illinois.

The current conflict in Israel has created a minefield of emotions on both sides.

Israeli leaders have been committing war crimes against Palestinians.

I’ve been a loyal Brewers fan since they moved to Milwaukee in 1970, and I think the club adds immeasurably to the quality of life for millions who call Wisconsin home.