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News In Your Area
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Sauk County initiative fills local need as county leadership programs dwindle
Nearly 500 people have graduated from the Sauk County Institute of Leadership since it started in 1997.
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Study committee recommends bill linking sandhill crane hunt to aid for farmers
A committee studying management of the state’s growing sandhill crane population is recommending a bill that would allow hunting the birds and provide aid for corn growers experiencing damage from them.
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Madison Common Council censures alder accused of domestic violence, harassment
Madison’s Common Council voted Tuesday night to formally rebuke Alder Charles Myadze who faces numerous allegations of domestic violence and sexual harassment.
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Federal data shows outdoor recreation contributes $11.2B to Wisconsin economy
People flocking to Wisconsin’s waters, trails and woods prompted a $11.2 billion boost to the state’s economy last year, up 9.4 percent from the previous record set in 2022.
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Satellite camp at Oxford prison on list of federal facilities marked for closure
The minimum-security camp is near the Oxford prison in south central Wisconsin.
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Inside Wisconsin’s standup comedy scene and the culture of clubs, crowds and comics
Local comedians appreciate the intimacy of Wisconsin comedy clubs and the quality of audiences they provide.
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Wisconsin native makes history for her role in ‘Wicked’Â
Marissa Bode, who was born and raised in Mazomanie, has been acting since she was 8. Now, she’s making history for her role in “Wicked.”
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Dane County continues expanding wildlife preserve near Sugar River
The most recently-approved purchase creates about 1,000 acres of contiguous public land in Dane County.
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Columbia County coal plant retirement delayed for a second time, now pushed to 2029
The Columbia Energy Center was originally slated to shut down by the end of 2024, but two years ago that retirement was pushed back to 2026. Now, it will remain open through 2029.Â
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Long-awaited bridge will ultimately connect Dane County to Devil’s Lake State Park
In early 2025, Dane and Sauk counties are beginning construction on a recreational bridge over the Wisconsin River, near Sauk City.
