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Madweek for Aug. 16, 2018
"No" to police at pride, "maybe" to new condos downtown and nearly 6,000 Republicans voted for a neo-Nazi in the primary. It's been a mad, mad Madweek. more
Aug 16, 2018
Eric Tadsen
Bow down to the kings
According to some, we’re living in the golden age of drag. Pop culture phenomenons like RuPaul’s Drag Race have made the art form more popular — and more visible — than ever. You already know the queens. It’s time to meet the kings. more
Aug 16, 2018
Coming home
Wisconsin Public Television and Radio are back under the UW-Madison umbrella. But you probably won’t notice. more
Aug 16, 2018
Fight card
Extra, extra. Read all about it: November electoral contests are set for U.S. Senate, state treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor. more
Aug 15, 2018
Dylan Brogan
Evers cruises to victory on nice guy reputation
Tony Evers, who cruised to victory in a crowded eight-person Democratic primary for governor, believes he’s nice enough to beat Scott Walker in November. more
Aug 15, 2018
A game-changer
Shelia Stubbs missed her daughter’s wedding last Saturday to campaign for the 77th Assembly District seat. It paid off on Tuesday, when she bested three other Democratic candidates and sealed her victory. more
Aug 15, 2018
Don’t forget about the lieutenant governor’s race
With so much attention being paid to the Democratic race for governor, it’s easy to overlook the competitive primary for lieutenant governor. more
Aug 9, 2018
4:12 PM
Chelsey DeQuaine
Only one can win
With less than a week to go before the primary election, seven of the eight Democratic gubernatorial candidates met for a forum, hoping to convince undecided voters that they’re the best person to beat Gov. Scott Walker in November. more
Aug 9, 2018
12:18 PM
Let the sun shine
Municipalities and companies are leading the way on renewable energy in Wisconsin. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:01 AM
Chali Pittman
WORT DJs vow to continue show after shooting
WORT FM DJs “uneasy” but not fearful following shooting at the community radio station. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:01 AM
Understory
Stormy weather
Most weather forecasting relies on radar and satellites. Understory is hoping to modernize ground-based sensors, which are prone to failure. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:01 AM
Madweek for Aug. 9, 2018
This Madweek brings scooters scorned by Soglin, gun violence of the potato variety, CrossFit cash and more. more
Aug 9, 2018
5:00 AM
Trending
Just walking around
Canada has poutine. Mexico has nachos. India has chaat. So if it’s chaat you want, head to Chaat Cafe. more
Political restaurants
The personal has always been political, and there’s nothing more personal than sharing a meal. At some Madison restaurants, food comes with a side of social justice. more
Doing it his way
Longtime singer-songwriter Ritt Deitz releases a comfortable and accomplished ninth album, Horses and Smoke. more
Eats events
Vegan pop-up at Badger Rock Neighborhood Center, Pupusafest, history of capital cuisine at the Wisconsin Historical Museum and, sigh, Chick-Fil-A you got our attention, this week in events that have mystique and mesquite. more
Coming home
Wisconsin Public Television and Radio are back under the UW-Madison umbrella. But you probably won’t notice. more
