Isthmus Cover Stories
Beth Ivankovic
Farm to fleece to market
Wisconsin’s fibersheds are supporting the labor of small-scale farmers and connecting consumers to farmers through markets and farm tours.
Bill Graf
This land is my land
As thousands more continue to flock to the Madison area, there is pressure to grow up and out. Two Dane County towns are hoping to become villages to preserve their land and character.
Jan 8, 2026
Elena Delzer
Courting Cash
More than $140 million was spent on a Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Loose campaign finance laws, lax recusal rules, a purple electorate, and even the spring election cycle all help explain why high court races have become so expensive.
Dec 3, 2025
Colin Droster
Five nonprofits you should know about
Nonprofits are navigating challenging times while doing important work in Dane County.
Nov 6, 2025
Lizzy Larson
A causeway runs through it
The John Nolen causeway, a relatively new gateway to Madison’s downtown, will be under construction for the next couple of years. Read how it might impact you.
Oct 2, 2025
Photo: Shawn Harper
Fall Arts Preview 2025
There's never been a better time to get out there and support the arts.
Sep 5, 2025
Madeline Vogt
Epic employees flood Madison’s dating scene
Epic employees dominate online dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble, Madison residents say. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, it just is.
Aug 7, 2025
Lizzy Larson
Downtown Madison fills out
Five years after the COVID lockdown, business in downtown Madison is booming. But with that growth comes inevitable pains.
Jul 3, 2025
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Lizzy Larson
‘Scraping by’
Everyone loves Madison’s free music events. But the organizations behind them say additional support is needed to keep their finances stable.
Jul 3, 2025
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Deidre Rubie
SummerTimes 2025
Don’t squander it! Isthmus wants you to enjoy your summer, because what else is summer for? South central Wisconsin is beckoning.
Jun 5, 2025
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Krystal Pence
You’ve got to see the show
Madison’s independent music venues are serving an important function by catering to lesser known acts and new bands — serving both playing artists and the fans who want to see them.
May 1, 2025
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Screenshots courtesy Wisconsin Film Fest
Lights, camera…Wisconsin!
The heart of the Wisconsin Film Festival is its Wisconsin’s Own programming. Here we take a closer look at six films with Wisconsin ties.
Apr 3, 2025
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Supreme Clash
Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has labeled rival Brad Schimel a 'right-wing extremist.” Schimel, in turn, has pegged Crawford as “a radical in a robe with an extreme and dangerous agenda.'
Mar 7, 2025
8:00 AM
In the February issue
Farm to fleece to market
Wisconsin’s fibersheds are supporting the labor of small-scale farmers and connecting consumers to farmers through markets and farm tours.
Behind the Isthmus cover: February 2026
A scene from the Jan. 25 ICE protest in downtown Madison makes the February print cover.
Madison Opera’s premiere of ‘Everlasting Faint’ engages with history — and the present moment
An opera about 19th century ghosts and moms taking down the patriarchy couldn’t be more relevant.
Aldo Leopold, Gaylord Nelson and…George Meyer
George Meyer was a force in Wisconsin’s conservation community for 50 years. He died in December at age 78.
Memorial hoops coach Collins tops 500 wins
After winning three state and 14 conference titles, changing his approach to accommodate the game’s evolution, and surviving COVID, the dean of Madison-area basketball coaches contemplates retirement.
