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Madison watershed studies seek answers to prevent future flooding
Madison is 'mostly on track' with the watershed studies it launched in 2019, the city’s stormwater section manager says. Read more
Jul 25, 2024
Guía Isthmus para el votante de las elecciones primarias de 2024
Isthmus desglosa las enmiendas constitucionales del estado y las contiendas electorales en la papeleta de votación de este 13 de agosto en nuestra Guía para el votante de las elecciones primarias de agosto de 2024. Read more
Jul 24, 2024
2024 Isthmus August primary voter guide
Isthmus breaks down the state Constitutional amendments and races on the ballot this Aug. 13 in our 2024 August primary election Voter Guide. Read more
Jul 22, 2024
Facing years of budget woes, Madison moves to develop strategy to change state finance laws
If the state Legislature does not change municipal finance law, Madison and other cities will face the same budget issues year after year, city officials say. Read more
Jul 17, 2024
For many RNC protesters, there is dissatisfaction with both Republicans and Democrats
While targeting the RNC and Republican Party, many protesters in Milwaukee also spoke of an American political system they feel has disregarded their needs. Read more
Jul 16, 2024
RNC raises profiles of Wisconsin’s Gen Z party leaders
Milwaukee’s GOP party chair is 23-year-old Hilario Deleon. Dane County’s GOP chair is 24-year-old Brandon Maly. Both see hope in capturing youth voters for 2024. Read more
Jul 16, 2024
Isthmus wins five national awards
The awards were announced July 12 at the Association of Alternative Newsmedia’s annual conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Read more
Jul 15, 2024
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In young voters, Wisconsin GOP leaders see an opportunity in 2024
Wisconsin Republican organizers see opportunities in blue Dane County to capture youth voters for 2024 election. Read more
Jul 15, 2024
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Explainer: What is a budget referendum, and why is Madison considering one?
City of Madison officials say declining state revenue, dried-up federal aid have led to a $22 million operating deficit. Read more
Jul 12, 2024
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Wondering about Madison’s newly painted red streets?
Likely to launch this fall, Madison’s new bus rapid transit system will cover 15 miles and have 31 stations. Read more
Jul 9, 2024
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The long arm of COVID
Aurora Pop-Vicas, a UW Health infectious disease physician, says COVID can affect any of the organ systems in the body. ‘It doesn’t necessarily end after the acute infection.’ Read more
Jul 9, 2024
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Wisconsin’s Republican roots date from 1854
Milwaukee is preparing to host the Republican National Convention, which will run from July 15-18, primarily at the Fiserv Forum, Baird Center and Panther Arena. Read more
Jul 9, 2024
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In the July issue
The connector
Jason Ilstrup came to Downtown Madison Inc. out of the hospitality industry, and it’s evident. Read more
Madison’s first designated art district?
Over the last decade cultural options have blossomed in the Capitol East Corridor, about half a mile from downtown. Now there are plans afoot to market the bounty. Read more
House music
Kiki’s House of Righteous Music, located in Kiki Schueler’s basement, will mark its 400th show on July 21. The intimate space is adored by musicians and viewers alike. Read more
Behind the Isthmus cover: July 2024
Chase A. captures the mood at sundown on a Memorial Union dock for Isthmus' July 2024 cover illustration. Read more
A league of their own
The Madison Women’s Cricket League boasts four teams. Round robin play is coming up later this month. Read more