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A jump from 24 points per game to more than 40 started in the offseason. Here's a look at how it happened.

This Wisconsin women's basketball signee is a three-time state champion. Now she has a chance to make history in her final high school game.

It wasn't Van Orden's first notable public confrontation.

A spokesperson for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy tried to stop a woman driving a Dodge Charger operating without license plates.

A man suffered a broken jaw Wednesday night on the North Side.

The case concerned a 2017 break-in at Ridglan Farms, where three dogs were taken. Activists said the dogs were "rescued."

Profiles of candidates vying for public office in April.

In response to a Feb. 28 State Journal article "Some look to aid urban agriculture," I want to express my gratitude and support for the proposed resolution by Madison Alds. Tag Evers and Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford encouraging urban agricultural options.

Winters have become noticeably warmer and shorter. The global warming and climate change we have been warned about is worsening. Even so, it remains difficult to speak with one another on this most important of issues.

A source of pride for most Americans is our belief that we are a country guided by the rule of law and that no one is above the law. Many Americans also believe that "justice delayed is justice denied." But…

The mixed doubles curling national championship came down to the last shot, and siblings from McFarland came out on the winning side.

Two locals advanced to the sectional final round. Here's how other prep sports played out Thursday.

The Badgers needed a jolt of energy and defense. The junior guard added even more during a backbreaking run.

The star forward's campaign closed with another historic ascent at a league level, but the Badgers' season ended. Here are three things that stood out.

McFarland's Teagan Mallegni, Verona's Taylor Stremlow and Waupun's Kayl Petersen were among the six finalists, along with University of Wisconsin commit Gracie Grzesk of Green Bay Notre Dame.

Lost in the Badgers' win featuring big performances was one by a freshman. There was plenty to like late, which erased the not-so-stellar first half.

The Badgers get back in the win column in their regular-season home finale. Here's what stood out.

The daily allowances cover expenses lawmakers accrue while in Madison on legislative business and are paid out in addition to their yearly salary of $57,408.

The Badgers had a guard return to the lineup but lost their sparkplug to an injury. Here's what we know.

It was early in the year when a senior saw the potential in her freshman teammate. She blossomed in the first half of the state semifinals.