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Wisconsin Democrats turned out in numbers not seen in a midterm primary in more than 20 years — part of a broader surge giving the party reason for optimism heading into November. But primary enthusiasm is no guarantee of general election success.

A man convicted of sexually assaulting a child in Portage County will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors say he had two prior convictions for serious child sex offenses.

A section of Hwy. 153 will close beginning Monday. Here's what to expect.

A Nelsonville man who successfully challenged his 2022 conviction in a fatal Plover home invasion went to trial — and was convicted again. He has now been sentenced to 27½ years in prison.

It’s magic number season. The Brewers own the National League’s best record, lead the NL Central by three games and are on pace to break the franchise wins record. Here’s what they need to clinch a playoff spot — and the division.

Generations of children have been told: “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.”

On this date: In 1620, The Mayflower sets sail from Southampton, England, with 102 Pilgrims bound for the New World.

Wisconsin’s cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to grow, with 42 new domestic cases and two more hospitalizations reported in the past week. Health officials now count 251 cases statewide.

The Brewers’ lead atop the National League is down to one game after a 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Milwaukee gets another shot Saturday with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound.

Removing unwanted growth through repeated mowing can help weaken and control the invasive plants over time.

Wausau Alder Bruce Trueblood says a citywide audit should take a hard look at finances, staffing, technology and governance — and be conducted by an independent outside organization. His argument: The question is not whether Wausau can afford an audit, but whether it can afford not to.

A Wausau man is headed to federal prison for five years after pleading guilty in a methamphetamine trafficking case investigated by a central Wisconsin drug task force. What happened in court:

Wisconsin is changing its deer season for hunters with disabilities this fall, adding two days when eligible hunters can pursue deer anywhere in the state that hunting is legal.

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Here’s something to brag about: A new ranking puts the Badger State at No. 3 among the best places to live in the country, with especially high marks for safety.

Fortunately, wins and losses are irrelevant this time of year, and the lopsided result still produced some standouts.

Wausau’s community is a mix of lifelong locals, long-time residents, and new faces bringing fresh energy (plus a few former residents keeping tabs from afar). How long have you called Wausau home?