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Dylan Brogan
End of an era (again)
Paul Soglin says he won’t seek another term as Madison’s mayor. But he’s still certain he’ll be the next governor of Wisconsin. more
David Michael Miller
To-do list: Move and vote
Aug. 14 is move out day for many UW-Madison students. This year, it’s also the day of the August primary. Voting officials and university administrators have been trying to get the word out on how students can still vote. more
Jul 12, 2018
The battle for Wisconsin
Dan Kaufman looks at what happened to his home state of Wisconsin. The subtitle, "The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics," tells it all. more
Jul 12, 2018
State Street hotel design tweaked
The developer has tweaked the design of a proposed State Street hotel enough to win approval from Madison’s Landmarks Commission. more
Jul 10, 2018
Alisa Sleep
Epic buys carousel from Ella’s Deli
Ella’s Deli closed in January. It has still not found a buyer but its carousel has. Epic, the medical software giant, purchased it for an undisclosed amount. more
Jul 5, 2018
Steven Davis
Protecting our most precious resources
Steven Davis, a professor at Edgewood College, has a new book out. In Defense of Public Lands reminds readers what is at stake at a time when conservative politicians fail to see the benefits of land commonly owned for the public good. more
Jul 5, 2018
Madison Assembly race turns competitive
Dane County Supv. Shelia Stubbs quickly drew support from some heavy hitters in her bid to replace retiring Rep. Terese Berceau in the state Assembly. But three other candidates are now vying for the seat as well. more
Jun 28, 2018
5:01 AM
Madison Metropolitan School District
Making summer school fun?
The Madison school district is doing something new this year for students in kindergarten through seventh grade: adding enrichment classes to the summer school curriculum. more
Jun 21, 2018
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Recycling program struggles
China, one of the world’s largest buyers of recyclables, has drastically limited the amount of material it will accept. That means the city is now sending things like children’s toys and five-gallon paint buckets to the landfill. more
Jun 21, 2018
5:00 AM
What Mark Pocan saw in Texas
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan says he never thought his opinion of President Donald Trump could be any lower. Then he toured the detention centers where immigrant children have been taken away from their parents and held in cages. more
Jun 20, 2018
2:26 PM
Madison moving forward with annual geese kill
For the past seven years, the Madison Parks Division has applied for and received a federal permit to conduct an annual culling of Canada geese. Goslings found during the “roundup” are euthanized with gas. more
Jun 14, 2018
4:38 PM
AMY STOCKLEIN
Roys on a roll
Kelda Roy's campaign for governor has been killing it lately. Can the youngest candidate in the 10-way Democratic primary race hold onto the momentum? more
Jun 14, 2018
5:00 AM
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End of an era (again)
Paul Soglin says he won’t seek another term as Madison’s mayor. But he’s still certain he’ll be the next governor of Wisconsin. more
Tell All: Tricked by a tattooed Tinder date
I’ve always hated tattoos. That’s why I put “nobody with tattoos” in my Tinder profile. My now girlfriend either didn’t notice or ignored it. more
Flynn should stay in the race
Two Madison Democratic lawmakers are calling on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Flynn to drop out of the race. Could it be that the fix is in? more
Think pink
Summer is the perfect time to mix a little hibiscus in the mash. What theses beers share is creativity and a little bit of botanical zip. more
The battle for Wisconsin
Dan Kaufman looks at what happened to his home state of Wisconsin. The subtitle, "The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics," tells it all. more
