Opinion | Lose our commitment to the environment and we lose our soul
It was back in the 1970s that our outdoor columnist, the late George "Papa Hambone" Vukelich, authored a three-part series on renowned environmentalist and writer Sigurd Olson and his fight to protect the iconic Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from commercial encroachment. I was city editor back then, and...
Homeless support programs in Madison rely on community in the cold
As demand for shelters and resources for Madison’s homeless population increases during the winter, many organizations step up when the unhoused need it most, offering support when services become overwhelmed. Madison Street Medicine is a volunteer-based organization that brings medical care to homeless people where...
Madison officials float more financing tools to expand affordable housing supply
Members of the Economic Development Division met with city staff to discuss their use of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) to increase housing support in a Housing Policy Committee meeting on Feb. 26. Madison officials are turning to new housing policies and financing tools as the city works to keep pace...
Is America’s ‘Strongest Town’ Madison, Wisconsin?
Madison is one of 16 communities in the running this year for the national Strongest Town contest, with Chicago, Sheboygan and West Allis also among those seeking recognition for efforts to improve urban life. As determined by popular vote, the winning community will have a short documentary made about it...
Verona, WI teen’s lawncare business could land him $5,000
VERONA, Wis. - A 15-year-old from Verona may be too young to drive a vehicle, but his ability to maneuver landscaping equipment may land him a $5,000 scholarship. His business is one of four finalists for Junior Achievement's Young Entrepreneur competition. Teen tackles lawn mowing. What we know:. Can you...
No injuries reported after lamp starts laundry basket on fire in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - No injuries were reported after a small fire broke out in a Madison apartment Wednesday night. Madison Fire Department crews were called around 9 p.m. to the 500 block of Northport Drive on the city’s east side after a report of a small fire in a bedroom.
Madison CARES team rolls out new vans for behavioral health response
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Madison’s Community Alternative Response Emergency Services team has new vans on the road, giving people experiencing behavioral health crises a private space to receive care outside of a hospital or jail setting. Each van is equipped with a table, seating, medication and supplies to allow...
Madison man arrested after allegedly choking, stabbing his roommate
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison man was arrested after he allegedly choked and stabbed his roommate during an argument. Madison Police Department officers were called around 7:10 p.m. last Friday, March 6, to the 700 block of Topaz Lane on the city’s east side. When officers arrived at...
Madison craft brewery could turn The Abbey into new De Pere taproom
A Madison-based craft brewery is working to finalize a deal to open a new taproom and more in downtown De Pere. One Barrel Brewing Co.’s tentative plan includes a taproom, brewery, event space and standalone restaurant. The brewery’s efforts, after months of work, have coalesced around a plan to purchase and renovate...
Washington’s Zoom Diallo throws ridiculous shade at Nick Boyd and John Blackwell
Wisconsin now has a little bit of bulletin board material thanks to Zoom Diallo.
