UW-Madison’s new center for aging research studies metabolism, biology, genetics and more
Over one million Americans die of heart disease and cancer annually, but mortality rates have significantly decreased in recent decades thanks to life-saving treatments. However, common painful side effects from chronic treatments like beta blockers and chemotherapy create a catch-22 for living longer. The new Nathan...
Data Centers Cause Problems far Beyond their Footprint
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Data Centers Cause Problems Beyond Their Footprint. According to datacenter.com, there are currently 40 data centers in Wisconsin, with at least 5 more proposed, including a thousand-acre QTS facility proposed in DeForest. Residents have spoken out about the farmland and environmental land...
Over a dozen agencies fight home fire near Fort Atkinson
KOSHKONONG TOWNSHIP, Wis. (WMTV) - A garage fire Sunday evening in Koshkonong Township required multiple agencies to respond, the Fort Atkinson Fire Department said Monday. Officials said the call came in at 5:03 p.m. Sunday on the N1700 block of Lena Lane. When crews arrived, they found the garage fully...
Formerly incarcerated teacher instructs UW law students about criminal justice system
A new class at the University of Wisconsin Law School aims to teach students about the perspectives of different people who are part of the criminal justice system, including those who are incarcerated. Dant’e Cottingham, one of the course instructors, was himself once locked up inside Wisconsin’s prison system. He...
Woman injured in Verona crash with light pole
VERONA, Wis. — A woman was injured in a crash after colliding with a light pole on Monday, according to the Verona Police Department.
Five school districts, including Green Bay, sounding alarm over funding
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Superintendents from Wisconsin’s five largest school districts are calling on state lawmakers to use the state’s historic budget surplus to address school funding challenges affecting families and students statewide. The superintendents, representing nearly 20% of Wisconsin’s public school...
The end of an era: Madison supper club to close its doors for second...
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison supper club is closing its doors for a second time, marking the end of an era for the historic establishment. Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club, an east side staple that has operated for nearly eight decades, announced its closure Monday on Facebook. The announcement comes...
Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A person was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle hit them on Monday, the Madison Fire Department confirmed to Channel3000.com .
The 2026 Best of Business Leadership Awards
For 25 years, Madison Magazine has recognized extraordinary business leaders and their contributions to greater Madison’s economic vitality and nationally recognized livability. These four leaders have demonstrated their commitment to helping Madison grow and have the success stories to prove it. Join us for the 25th...
This Madison, WI German Restaurant’s Schnitzel Is a Beloved Local Secret
Tucked just off Lake Monona, Essen Haus is where Madison’s craving for golden schnitzel meets oompah beats and steins that clink with cheer. You feel the Bavarian warmth the moment you step in, from wood beams to polka tunes that nudge you toward the dance floor. Locals whisper about...

















