Wisconsin prisons chief, at EXPO gala, says he sees need for culture change
Jared Hoy, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, offered something the crowd gathered to celebrate Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) could relate to – a confession, followed by a commitment to do better. “I don’t think we’ve done a very good job of engaging with people who are receiving our...
Man arrested after swinging knife at people on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a man early Monday morning who they said was swinging a knife at people on the city's east side.
New women’s sports bar expected to open Nov. 8
In October 2024, Rita Adair asked to watch a women's sports game while at a local sports bar. Her request was denied. In the months that followed, Adair went to bars all over the city, asking the same question. The answer didn't change.
Investigation underway after gun drawn during fight in downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police were investigating after someone reportedly brandished a gun during a fight Saturday night.
UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions
MADISON, Wisconsin ( WISN ) -- When University of Wisconsin–Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo went on vacation last December, he promised his family and therapist he’d leave work behind. But that plan changed on Christmas Eve, when an unexpected Instagram message appeared in his inbox — an invitation...
Meet the robot dog constructing UW-Madison’s newest building project
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is employing the work of a unique robot dog at the Kellner Family Athletic Center’s construction site near Camp Randall. The robot is a part of a study led by Zhenhua Zhu, an assistant professor in the Engineering school and director of UW-Madison’s Digital and Robotic Construction...
Wisconsin Air National Guard to conduct evening training flights in Madison area this week
MADISON, Wis. -- The 115th Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will conduct evening training flights in the Madison area this week, the Guard announced Monday.
This geologist gives new life to animal bones
When most people come across animal bones on a hike, they might inspect them idly or quickly avert their eyes and keep moving. But to Hawke Woznick, these remnants of an animal’s life inspire reflection and curiosity.
Police arrest 2 in Madison for suspicious vehicle incident
MADISON, Wis. — Police were dispatched to Madison's east side for a suspicious vehicle near the corner of Independence Lane and Melody Lane Saturday morning.
Fight at Madison bus station leads to injury, arrest
MADISON, Wis. -- A fight at the bus station at E. Washington Ave. and Paterson Street left a man injured early Saturday morning, the Madison Police Department said.
