Sun Prairie co-op farm producing thousands of flowers
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — One Dane County farm is offering something meant to last far longer than a single bouquet as a Mother’s Day gift option: A shared piece of land, community and future blooms. At the center of it all is Stan Hinkley, a 75-year-old who calls...
Tundra swan found near Stoughton recovers from lead poisoning
MADISON, Wis. — A tundra swan found with lead poisoning near Stoughton two months ago is continuing to receive specialized treatment and is even swimming again.
Wisconsin loses 4-star LB recruiting battle to Minnesota in perplexing decision
The Badgers lose out on a top-rated linebacker in the 2027 class as Minnesota lands the Iowa City recruit.
Female veteran on Honor Flight remembers Vietnam
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) — Cheryl Person is the only woman on this trip who served in Vietnam. “I got orders to go to Vietnam, and I was at the 24th evac at Long Binh, Vietnam, and I was there about a year,” said Cheryl Person, a nurse in the Vietnam War. Person was in the […]
Ridglan Farms dogs begin adjusting to home life in foster care across Wisconsin
BROOKLYN, Wis. (WMTV) - As hundreds of dogs continue to be moved out of Ridglan Farms this week, some are now beginning an entirely different phase of recovery — learning what life inside a home looks like for the first time. Rick and Neo, two beagles recently removed from...
‘May the Fourth’ Star Wars market brings local artists to Fitchburg game store
FITCHBURG, Wis. (WMTV) -A “May the Fourth” market took over Noble Knight Games on Saturday, bringing together local artists and makers for a one-day pop-up event. The market ran from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., featuring a curated lineup of vendors who specialize in handmade, sci-fi and space-inspired pieces. Items included interstellar artwork and fandom-themed prints, as well as...
Wisconsin virtual school students celebrate prom at Goodman Community Center
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - More than 200 students enrolled in virtual school programs gathered at the Goodman Community Center on Saturday for their own prom. Students danced, played games and met their classmates in person, some for the first time. Organizers said the event gives students a chance to experience...
Parkour for Seniors? Classes help older Wisconsinites build strength, community — and prevent deadly...
About a dozen gray-haired adults line the playground fence at Madison’s Warner Park. Standing on narrow wood planks, they balance on the balls of their feet. “Calves are burning, woo!” someone yells. The class stops to shake out their legs. Participants, most in their 60s or 70s, step back onto the boards and lift their heels off the ground — one of several movements...
Construction coming to University Avenue this summer
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Starting Monday, May 11, construction will be happening along University Avenue. There will be multiple lane shifts at the point where West Gorham Street turns into University Avenue. the right lane from Frances Street to Lake street will be closed, and the left lane from Lake...
‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ brings ‘Ground Beefing’ to Madison
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Food & Culture newsletter for exclusive weekly insight. The 17th anniversary special for “Comedy Bang! Bang!” released on May 4 featured quite the lineup. Podcast host Scott Aukerman welcomed his nana, Yoda, Jim...
