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My first New Year's resolution is to elect a state Legislature that talks to the citizens of Wisconsin, listens to us and works with us to solve real problems and pass laws that improve life for all.

Here is a gift that would make this year great:

The recent Colorado and Maine ballot decisions are part of the 2024 political landscape. It is up to the U.S. Supreme Court to enforce the Constitution or not.

The day history does not repeat itself will truly be a first-time historical event.

Remember Jan. 6 and save our democracy.

None of this season's Wisconsin football team captains will be on the Badgers' roster next season.

Milwaukee's defense fell apart after halftime which caused them to lose to the Pacers for the second time in three days and fourth time in five meetings this season.

The Dodgers designated a 6-foot-8 pitcher for assignment to make room for their star free agent signings.

The uncertain future Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces is relatively clear to him for one more week: Beat Green Bay for the first time in his career.

Chicago has huge decisions awaiting since it owns the No. 1 pick in next year's NFL draft, thanks to a trade with league-worst Carolina.

Neither Monona police nor DCI has specified why police initially tried to pull the three over. DCI said police had deemed the vehicle "suspicious."

From his favorite foods to a Christmas movie he enjoys, meet Badgers recruit and Middleton junior Will Garlock.

Expungement is only narrowly available in Wisconsin, so the Urban League's monthly Expungement Clinic also helps clients seek pardons, clear outdated arrest records.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court threw out our state's badly gerrymandered legislative maps. They ruled the maps were unconstitutional because districts were not contiguous -- a word used in the state constitution to describe how district maps should be drawn.

A long-awaited quick start by the offense, quarterback Tanner Mordecai's strong showing and defensive miscues are among this week's topics.

The decisions could allow more votes to be counted in upcoming elections

The Packers needed to beat the Lions in Game 17 last season to reach the playoffs — and failed to do it.

The Wisconsin sophomore guard showed off some above-the-rim, dynamic play Tuesday. And it's only a hint of what the Badgers think he can potentially provide.

The bipartisan state Presidential Preference Selection Committee on Tuesday selected candidates to appear on the April 2 ballot.

The Badgers started off slow but had a game-clinching run with highlight-reel plays to beat the Hawkeyes. Here's what stood out.