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Wisconsin dominates U.S. cheese production, is a leading beer producer and exports ethanol. With the help of a few power lines, the Badger State also could become a major clean energy producer, harnessing its available wind and solar resources to…

Graduation is a joyous time in this week's Mendota Marsh, as long as you aren't trying to make a reservation for a Mother's Day brunch.

Between 2019 and mid-2023, 64% of Madison municipal fines went unpaid, for things like parking and building violations, according to the audit.

Uncertainty of a new challenge was met with greater confidence and a belief in her ability after a visit provided a glimpse into what a new opportunity had to offer.

Former Badgers star Meghan Duggan shared her thoughts on the PWHL, Wisconsin's women's hockey dynasty and the impact of being a college athlete.

The 11th-seeded Badgers won three straight games at the event before facing No. 2 Michigan on Friday night. Here's how the game played out.

Left-hander Robert Gasser held the Cardinals in check through his six innings Friday night.

The Madison resident and two-time defending champion leads the senior major by one shot heading into the weekend in Alabama.

Students will leave Library Mall and not disrupt Commencement, university says.

Gunfire was result of kids ‘playing’

Asked why he stabbed the Uber driver, the man said, "I don't know, making poor decisions," a criminal complaint states.

The Badgers added a former four-star recruit who had two productive seasons in the ACC. Here's what we know.

Three-time NCAA champion Meghan Duggan recalled memories of her time with the Badgers while planning her commencement speech.

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case say they expect to call just two more witnesses, laying the ground to possibly rest their case next week. The announcement came after witness testimony concluded for the day, capping a feverish week…

The man said he fired the gun because he thought he had to protect himself.

Under state law, legislative leaders "shall prepare a list of 3 individuals" to be sent to the governor for a final decision.

A female resident was cooking with an old pan she believed may have been leaking oil when she stepped away from the kitchen momentarily, authorities said.

A gun was recovered, but no injuries were found, Chief Shon Barnes said.

With enrollment in public schools declining statewide, districts are scrambling to retain students and the precious funding dollars they bring with.

A Dane County deputy and a Monona Police officer will not face criminal charges for their roles in a Jan. 1 vehicle chase that ended in a crash that killed the three people in the car being pursued.