Essay: The Ghost in the Machine
Entering the warehouse, I am greeted by a lady in a beat-up office swivel chair. Her back is to me.
Superintendent outlines how Wausau schools handle threats after tense start to year
When three separate threats of violence disrupted Franklin Elementary School in recent weeks, Wausau school officials faced the challenge of acting fast without spreading fear — a balance that’s hard to strike in any district. The first of the school threats came in the opening weeks of the...
County honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, Oct. 13, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard honored Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Dane County and across Wisconsin. “Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an opportunity to reflect, to honor, and to listen,” said County Executive Agard....
Capital City Trail Storm Sewer Replacement Project Update
Storm sewer work that will temporarily close the intersection of S Paterson Street at the Capital City Trail path will begin on Wednesday, October 15th. Work in this area will last for approximately 1 week. The currently closed section of the Capital City Trail path, from S Blount Street to...
Four outstanding individuals to be honored at Latino Professionals Association’s Yo Soy 2025 on...
Four outstanding Madison-area individuals whose stories reflect leadership, cultural pride, and meaningful impact across Dane County will be honored at the Yo Soy 2025 celebration hosted by the Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison at Señor Machetes in downtown Madison on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5-8 p.m....
Three new art installations hope to drive creative energy in historic downtown corridor
The city of Madison is utilizing SafeGrowth, a theory of neighborhood planning, to improve West Gilman Street. Recently, three public art projects were installed to help the historic corridor become safer, more vibrant, busier with pedestrians and drive economic success. “As a downtown Madison business owner, I'm...
Local Palestinians, Israelis react to peace talks
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Man charged in deadly beating near Camp Randall Stadium stands mute in court, not...
MADISON, Wis. -- The man accused of beating his former coworker to death near Camp Randall Stadium last month stood mute in court Tuesday, online court records show.
16 Percent Property Tax Increase Expected As MMSD’s Facilities Referendum Projects Advance
Last night, the Madison Board of Education was presented with an update on the first phase of the district’s facilities referendum projects. Passed by voters in 2024, the facilities referendum approved $507 million in funding to renovate or replace 10 schools across seven sites in Madison. It was one of two property...
“Teejop & Beyond” program at Madison Public Library will celebrate Native nations this fall
Eight presenters representing different Native tribes will lead programs as part of Teejop & Beyond: Celebrating Native Nations, returning to Madison Public Library this fall. The program is hosted in partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison and highlights both traditional and contemporary practices, stories, and...

















