Madison WI

MADISON, Wis. — More than one in five college students are parents, according to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. Of the 3.8 million students who are raising children while in college, roughly 2.7 million are mothers, and 1.1 million are fathers. Yet the unique needs of these student...

We learn how online sports betting could soon be legal in Wisconsin if Gov. Tony Evers signs the legislation. Then, we learn about efforts to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. And, we talk to John DeMain, Madison Symphony Orchestra’s longtime music director, about his new memoir.

No. 3 seed Racine St. Catherine's topped No. 2 seed Lake Mills, 72-66, Thursday in the WIAA Division 3 semifinals in Madison.

Stoughton Trailers is setting a new benchmark for thermal efficiency, helping fleets maintain more stable temperatures while reducing energy demand and lowering total cost of ownership. Stoughton Trailers commissioned Element Labs to conduct independent, third-party competitive testing to benchmark PureBlue against...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to extend the life of the pavement along US 151 between I‑39/90/94 and Main Street in Dane County. The project will include an asphalt overlay, concrete patching, partial beam guard replacement, improved sidewalk curb ramps, and drainage cleaning to reduce erosion.

Dane County voters will receive absentee ballots a week earlier than previous elections under a new partnership with Madison-based WPS Data Logistics, county and city officials announced Friday. At a press conference held at the WPS printing facility, Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell said the earlier mailing timeline...

Dear Editor: I'm writing to share a bit about a strong candidate for Cottage Grove Village Trustee. I first met Casey Erlandson at a Cottage Grove Schools & Family Organization meeting where he shared thoughtful comments about the topic at hand. I've watched him speak multiple times at Monona Grove School Board...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor released its annual report, alleging major racial disparities in police enforcement. The office received 25 complaints this year. Eight cases were closed, and three remain open investigations. “When I came on board, we had a backlog of 18...

Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley do not agree on the potential outcome of Wisconsin and Arkansas.

FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) - A catering company is inviting Wisconsinites to check out its new location and enjoy a meal of fresh fish. Starting next Friday, Blue Plate Catering Company will hold a series of Friday events called the Fowler Fish Fry at their new home, 5302 Verona Road in Fitchburg.