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Urban spelunking: The return (again) of The Gobbler

Despite appearances, perhaps, The Gobbler - an iconic Mid-century Modern supper club in Johnson Creek, halfway between Milwaukee and Madison - is a survivor. After being shuttered again for a few years, the turkey-shaped roadside attraction is about to give it another go. Urban Spelunking is brought to you by...
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Wisconsin Is an Agricultural State, We Should Have Food Security Here

A century ago, 14% of agricultural land was owned by Black farmers, but now that’s down to less than 2%. On today’s show, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Ruthanna Hutton-Okpalaeke and Alex Lindenmeyer of Urban Triage about how their agriculture program is repairing people’s relationship with the land and supporting food security in Madison.
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Man arrested for attempted golf cart theft in Madison

MADISON, Wis. — A 21-year-old man was arrested Monday evening after Madison police said he attempted to steal a golf cart at Nakoma Golf Club.
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Dane Co. housing market facing slower inventory growth, faster price increases than expected

Dane County’s housing market is facing slower inventory growth and faster price increases than expected, according to an analysis from Stark County Realtors CEO David Stark. “Only three months into the new year we’ve already had more curve balls thrown our way than we normally get in a full year,” he wrote.
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Law enforcement blocks Ridglan Farms operation, leading to injuries and arrests

Animal rights activists freed 22 dogs from Ridglan Farms in a rescue operation last month, making national headlines. But in a second raid on Saturday morning, local law enforcement met the crowd of protesters with tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets – and none of the remaining dogs were rescued.
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Bandit leaving Henry Vilas Zoo

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Bandit, a five-year-old red panda, is leaving the Henry Vilas Zoo, the zoo announced today. Bandit will be moving to another zoo where he may be introduced to a mate for breeding. This is part of the conservation effort through the red panda species survival plan.
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Check Out Our Photos of Niko Moon’s Concert at The Sylvee in Madison

Country fans packed The Sylvee in Madison on Saturday, April 18, as Niko Moon brought The American Palm Tour to the city for a night of upbeat country anthems and laid-back, feel-good vibes. Moon drew a lively crowd to the downtown venue eager to experience his signature brand of positivity-driven country music.
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Wisconsin beagle protest ‘traumatic, profound’ for Dayton woman

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An animal rights protest in Wisconsin over the weekend left many injured after being pepper sprayed, tear gassed and hit with rubber bullets. A local Dayton woman was among the 1,000 activists who gathered to save dogs from a research facility. Melissa Ferguson said she...
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Woman killed in UTV crash in Green Lake County

A 40-year-old woman died and three others were injured in a UTV crash Saturday evening in the Town of Brooklyn, according to the Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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What to do in Madison this week: April 20-23, 2026

David R. Harper at work in the studio; the exhibition 'Good Morning Sweetheart,' is on display April 22-Aug. 30 at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and Harper gives the annual Stephen Fleischman Lecture on April 23. Earth Fest, through April 23, UW campus: Earth Day was founded by a Wisconsinite...

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