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Coming home
Wisconsin Public Television and Radio are back under the UW-Madison umbrella. But you probably won’t notice. more
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
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
Let the sun shine
Municipalities and companies are leading the way on renewable energy in Wisconsin. more
Aug 9, 2018
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
WATCH: 2018 Democratic gubernatorial debate
Seven of the eight candidates answer questions from Isthmus, WORT 89.9 FM and The Progressive magazine at the Aug. 8 Democratic gubernatorial debate. more
Aug 8, 2018
5:00 PM
Debate gives Democratic voters chance to make up their minds
Although Gov. Scott Walker appears vulnerable in his reelection bid, 38 percent of Democratic voters still have no idea who they want to challenge him. more
Aug 6, 2018
3:38 PM
Dylan Brogan
One injured in shooting at WORT studio
A WORT hip hop DJ was injured after a masked man entered the community radio station and started shooting. Madison police say an investigation is ongoing. more
Aug 5, 2018
3:59 PM
David Michael Miller
Scoot along
In January, Madison began banning moped and scooter parking on city sidewalks and terraces. Although some downtown blocks had become cluttered with the motorbikes, critics say the ban has effectively outlawed mopeds in Madison. more
Aug 2, 2018
5:00 AM
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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
