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City of Madison planner: 'I would suggest that every single resident from the town checks the website'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2022

The cities of Madison and Fitchburg are poised to become the new homes of the former town of Madison, Wisconsin.

University of Wisconsin Students on individual dressed as Hitler: 'The whole situation was harmful and confusing'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 6, 2022

Trevor Lyons, Student of UW Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison said The whole situation was just harmful and confusing.

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation CEO on $130 million investment for UW-Madison: 'Announcing our annual grant is the highlight of our year'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2022

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has announced it is steering $130 million to the University of Wisconsin as part of its annual research grant to the school.

Satya Rhodes Conway: 'I’m inspired by and grateful to work alongside each of them.'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2022

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway is saluting five employees recently given with Team City Awards

Dane County clerk shares concerns about safety as election workers face 'death threats'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 22, 2022

Dane County, Wisconsin, Clerk, Scott McDonell, has his doubts about the Madison City County Building being equipped to do the job it was built for.

Badgers' Oliver: Transfers McGee, Klesmit 'blended in right away'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2022

Kamari McGee and Max Klesmit are feeling right at home at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Evers: 'Clean hydrogen has the potential to play a key role' in Wisconsin

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 18, 2022

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is excited by the possibilities he’s convinced are headed in the state’s direction given its entry in a new, multi-state agreement aimed at increasing hydrogen powers.

Chancellor of UW Madison: 'I look forward to working with the campus community to maintain crucial initiatives like Bucky’s Tuition Promise'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2022

Even with a new freshmen class of over 8,600 students, the University of Wisconsin Madison has a familiar look to it this fall semester.

Jones, convict of Dane County: "I do understand that saying sorry and taking responsibility does not fix what I did'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 9, 2022

Former Madison radio personality Matthew Bradshaw Jones has been sentenced to three years in prison for child pornography possession.

Owner of Knoche's Old Fashioned Butcher Shop: 'I’ve been here since, you know, since I was eight years old stocking shelves for Grandpa.'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2022

After eight decades and three generations of cheerful service, Knoche’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop in Madison is closing its doors for good on Oct. 15.

Representative of gas pricing app said there remain many factors driving prices

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2022

Madison motorists are now facing average gas prices as high as $3.73 per gallon after prices jumped by 40 cents in the area during the final week of September.

Author Maggie Ginsberg's book touches on Wisconsin drinking culture

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2022

“Still True” tells the story of a family and its secrets, including its battles with alcoholism, in a fictional, rural Wisconsin town.

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Fourth District Alderman: 'Perhaps Freakfest on State Street has outlived its useful life'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2022

The Halloween festival long known as "Freakfest" may have already made its last run in Downtown Madison.

Conway on alder resignation: 'Elected officials must embrace feedback'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 22, 2022

Madison Common Council Ald. Gary Halverson has tendered his resignation

Madison businesswoman says 'I could not be more excited to be opening my first grocery store in my hometown'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2022

Kristi Maurer hopes her new venture will add even more life to her growing Madison community.

UW Health's Klinge on problems from understaffing: 'We refuse to accept this as the 'new normal.''

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 14, 2022

Even after reaching an agreement not to walk off the job, UW Health nurses are pushing forward with their demands for better compensation, scheduling, benefits and working conditions.

Madison PD Information Officer: 'There are serious consequences for this kind of behavior'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 12, 2022

As part of their ongoing crackdown on underage drinking, the Madison Police Department (MPD) recently raided a local bar, charging 137 people with offenses that included underage drinking and providing false identification.

UW Madison CDIS director: 'We want the piece to be very inspiring'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 7, 2022

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is on the hunt for that one special artist to create a large art installation for its new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) building.

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway: 'City-County announces additional $9 million investment in men’s homeless shelter'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 5, 2022

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway have announced a $9 million investment for the state’s first men’s homeless shelter.

Madison's Rhodes-Conway on Vision Zero changes: 'We continue to work to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 31, 2022

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is imploring more citizens to join in her crusade to improve traffic safety and accident reduction across the city.

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