Steven D. Merkel, 52, of the Lincoln Avenue address, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in Michael Meagher's death.

What was newfound joy going to do to my life? Would provide for my future, or would it take me down a bad path? Back in the early 1980s, I wasn’t so sure.

An email to the school community at Brook Park Elementary School in La Grange Park offered condolences for the boy, Michael Meagher.

The Greg Gard-led Wisconsin Badgers improved to 15-3 on the season and 5-2 in Big Ten play with a 15-point road win over USC on Saturday. Sophomore guard John Blackwell’s 28-point performance led the victory.

A stepfather faces homicide charges following the fatal shooting of his 9-year-old stepson, according to Wisconsin police and news reports. The Town of Geneva Police Department said the boy was discovered shot in a home shortly before 2:30 a.

Federal officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Air Force pilot from Wisconsin who went missing during the Vietnam War nearly 60 years ago.

The archdiocese announced the development on Saturday, writing to 14 different parishes at which the two priests served over a series of years.

The truck will stop in Wisconsin Rapids on Feb. 18 and Stevens Point on Feb. 19. The owners said their primary goal has been to bring the authentic Maine flavors to smaller towns in Wisconsin, ensuring smaller communities have the opportunity to enjoy fresh, sustainably sourced Maine lobster.

Air Wisconsin will cease operations for American Airlines on April 3. How will this affect traveling to and from Chicago and Appleton?

Former Wisconsin running back coach Thomas Brown completed an interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coaching vacancy on Monday. Brown, who served as the Bears’ interim head coach after the firing of Matt Eberflus, joins a long list of candidates to interview for the opening over the last week.

The New England Patriots interviewed former Wisconsin football assistant Thomas Brown for their vacant offensive coordinator position last Tuesday. The Patriots are working to build out their support staff under new head coach Mike Vrabel — Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell’s college teammate at Ohio State.

Stephen Curry had 21 points and seven assists, Quinten Post scored a career-high 20 points and the Golden State Warriors routed the Chicago Bulls 131-106 on Thursday night.