Obama implores young voters not to lose heart or become apathetic

Obama asks students to stick with him this fall

In neighborhood meeting, Obama highlights link between education, economy

Obama: Education key to economic success

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Determined to energize dispirited Democrats, President Barack Obama told New Mexico voters on Tuesday that Republicans would reverse the progress he’s made on education reform and student aid.

APNewsBreak: Law student says ’sexting’ Wis. DA harassed her as she sought a pardon from him

APNewsBreak: Wis. DA harassed woman seeking pardon

Big Ten breakdown: Michigan and Ohio State in different divisions

Big Ten splits up Michigan and Ohio State

Any Michigan man will tell you, there is nothing quite like beating Ohio State. Every Buckeye agrees, a win over that team from up North is priority No. 1.

Despite facing budget cuts and layoffs, Milwaukee teachers fight for taxpayer-funded Viagra

Milwaukee teachers fight for Viagra drug coverage

More US pets receive high-tech medical care, and it sometimes leads to better care for humans

US pet owners paying for high-tech veterinary care

From unemployed to underemployed, Great Recession is a lingering reality

For many, recovery means lower expectations

Judge appoints prosecutor to consider charges against Wisconsin researchers in sheep deaths

Prosecutor to look at charges in Wis. sheep deaths

Wis. researcher inspired by the Dalai Lama makes strides understanding compassion, happiness

Scientist inspired by Dalai Lama studies happiness

Smarter than a 5th-grader? Wis. kids’ simulated stock portfolio gains 60 percent in 10 weeks

Show me the money: Wis. kids pick stock winners

Wis. Legislature agree to regulate payday lenders, take steps to turn around troubled schools

Wis. lawmakers agree to regulate payday lenders

Wis. teachers, parents befuddled by DA’s warning about teaching proper contraceptive use

DA’s sex ed warning befuddles Wis. teachers, kids

Wisconsin lawmakers back tax credits for economic development projects, key industries

Democrats back tax credits for companies, farmers

Cheaper e-mail font? Wis. college says Century Gothic uses 30 pct. less printer ink than Arial

Wis. college says new e-mail font will save money

With budgets getting bleaker, school leaders face unpopular idea of closing schools

Bleak budgets force schools to consider closure

NCAA: Maryland beats Houston 89-77; 8 teams with double-digit seeds advance to second round

NCAA: Chalk-filled Day 2 ends with Maryland win

NCAA: Gary Williams has Maryland close to advancing to second round for second straight year

NCAA: Maryland leading Houston in final minutes

NCAA: California beats Pitino’s Louisville 77-62, advances to play No. 1 seed Duke

NCAA: California defeats Louisville 77-62

Quite the three-headed monster that sent Cal to a 77-62 victory over Louisville and into a second-round game against top-seeded Duke on Sunday. Theo Robertson scored 21 points, Jerome Randle had 19 and Patrick Christopher had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Bears.

NCAA: Houston looking tired; Cougars played 4 games in 4 days in conference tourney

NCAA: Houston looking tired in final minutes

NCAA: Ohio State defeats UC-Santa Barbara, plays Georgia Tech next; Syracuse routs Vermont

NCAA: Ohio State defeats UC-Santa Barbara 68-51

Grant’s charge, Johnson’s play inside send No. 4 seed Purdue past giant-killer Siena 72-64

Rowdy students throw punches, block gates to protest funding cuts at US campuses

Rowdy protester target funding cuts at US campuses

Tuition protest at UW-Milwaukee turns violent; 15 detained after scuffling with police

15 UW-Milwaukee protesters detained after scuffles

Tuition protest at UW-Milwaukee turns violent; 16 detained after scuffling with police

16 UW-Milwaukee protesters detained after scuffles

UW regents give final approval to 4-year, $1,200 tuition increase for UW-Eau Claire students

Regents OK $1,200 tuition hike for UW-Eau Claire

Lawmakers, universities balance budgets with significant tuition hikes

Parents, students on edge over soaring tuition

Activists decry decision to exclude foreign students from U. of Wis. research assistants union

U. of Wis. foreign students excluded from union