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Kori Feener
Does the fire still Bern?
Bernie Sanders is picking up his 2020 campaign for president right where he left off his 2016 one. But will his message resonate with enough voters to secure the Democratic nomination? Read more
CUB plots a renaissance
In the mid-’80s, the state’s Citizen Utility Board had 100,000 members; today it has only about 2,000. But as it turns 40 and has a new director, the group embarks on a campaign to reinvent itself. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Kori Feener
Meet the 2020 Bernie, same as the 2016 Bernie
A crowd of 2,500 strong came out to “feel the Bern” at a chilly, lakeside rally at James Madison Park. Sanders says his 2016 campaign changed the priorities of Democratic candidates. He asked voters for support to “complete the revolution” in 2020. Read more
Apr 12, 2019
Shaysa Sidebottom
Somber forecast
Bob Lindmeier, meteorologist at WKOW-TV, educates his viewers about the relationship between local weather and the changing global climate. He’s busy talking to local community groups about the situation as well. Read more
Apr 11, 2019
David Michael Miller
The high cost of living on campus
As the cost of a college education continues to grow, some UW-Madison students find the cost of living in dorms to be the real culprit. Read more
Apr 11, 2019
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Family threatens Leopold principal after student’s false accusation
A family rushed to Leopold Elementary on March 15 believing their fifth grader had been struck by the principal. They threatened to beat the principal’s “white ass,” but video surveillance showed the student fabricated the incident. Read more
Apr 9, 2019
Brian Hagedorn’s lucky breaks
Judge Brian Hagedorn should have been a dream opponent for progressives in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. But thanks to some lucky breaks, late spending and an uninspiring opponent, Hagedorn eked out a victory. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
5:30 PM
David Michael Miller
Sea change
A sea change swept through city government on April 2, as voters replaced almost half of the Common Council. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
5:00 PM
Victoria Davis
“This campaign is for the underdogs”
With the election of three new members, Madison’s school board is now made up of all women and is more diverse. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
1:00 PM
AMY STOCKLEIN
Call her mayor
Satya Rhodes-Conway won voting wards across the city Tuesday night. Her victory ends what may be longtime mayor Paul Soglin’s last election. Read more
Apr 3, 2019
10:55 AM
Henry Vilas Zoo
A bitter divorce
Dane County is breaking up with the Henry Vilas Zoological Society, leaving many baffled as to why the relationship has soured. Read more
Mar 29, 2019
12:46 PM
Supreme Court race heats up
Judge Lisa Neubauer appears to be the frontrunner in the state Supreme Court race, but a last-minute $1 million spending commitment from the Republican State Leadership Committee for challenger Judge Brian Hagedorn could change that. Read more
Mar 28, 2019
5:00 AM
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Risk averse
UW Health and School of Medicine and Public Health need a “major culture change” if they’re going to move their world class research into drugs and treatments that will save lives, a recent study argues. Read more
Kimchi corner
Mr. Kimchi brings a touch of elegance to Madison’s Korean options. Traditional dishes are joined by more fusion-y appetizers like Korean fried chicken wings. Read more
Does the fire still Bern?
Bernie Sanders is picking up his 2020 campaign for president right where he left off his 2016 one. But will his message resonate with enough voters to secure the Democratic nomination? Read more
CUB plots a renaissance
In the mid-’80s, the state’s Citizen Utility Board had 100,000 members; today it has only about 2,000. But as it turns 40 and has a new director, the group embarks on a campaign to reinvent itself. Read more
Foxconn announces protest center in Madison
Foxconn is purchasing a building on the Capitol Square to make it easier for disgruntled taxpayers to show their outrage over the state’s botched deal with the Taiwanese manufacturer. Read more
