Letter | Vote to end homeless encampment troubling
Dear Editor: When I read the article regarding the vote on the closure of the Dairy Drive homeless encampment by Madison's alders, I can't say I was surprised by the outcome. Nonetheless, I want to thank my alder, Isadore Knox, and the nine other alders who voted with empathy rather than dollar signs.
Madison Police: Man accused of shouting slurs turns self in
Missy Hughes, the former head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation launched her bid for governor Monday morning. Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash in Dellona Township, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. Micah Parsons’ hyped return to Dallas ends with Cowboys and Packers in...
Madison school board votes to raise its pay; healthcare and professional development measures fail
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Board of Education voted almost unanimously Monday night to raise the annual stipend for its members to $15,000.
Schools in McFarland placed on secure hold after report of domestic disturbance
MCFARLAND, Wis. -- Two schools in McFarland were placed on a secure hold after a report of a domestic disturbance on Tuesday morning.
Man arrested after drinking, dancing in the street on Madison’s south side
MADISON, Wis. -- Maybe David Bowie and Mick Jagger should have included a disclaimer on their 1985 hit cover. A Madison man was arrested Sunday morning after drinking and dancing in the street on the city's south side.
UW Health expert shares advice for parents on how to manage teens and smartphones
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Nearly three quarters of kids get their first phone before the age of 12, according to Common Sense.com. New research suggests getting one too soon may have a negative impact on their health. A study published in the Human Development and Capabilities Journal over the summer...
Madison man arrested in Lodi for drug possession after high-speed chase
LODI, Wis. — A 27-year-old Madison man was arrested in Lodi for allegedly being in possession of THC and cocaine, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said.
Four New Black-Owned Spots to Try
Sei and Melissa Kidau each spent part of their childhood years in Liberia and Jamaica, respectively, and both have a history of coffee farming in their family. At Rasta Barista, their coffee shop and café, the couple imports premium Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans and roasts them in small batches for their coffee...
Father John Misty captivates The Sylvee with trademark eccentricity, stellar stage presence
Wednesday, Sept. 24, alternative-rock act and witty lyricist known as Father John Misty returned to The Sylvee. Father John Misty, a musical persona adopted by singer-songwriter Joshua Tillman, began performing as a solo act in 2012 after his six-year commitment to the alternative indie band, Fleet Foxes. Touring his...
Badger fans hilariously react to Big Noon Kickoff picking Wisconsin vs Michigan
Wisconsin fans had hilarious reactions to the announcement that Michigan vs. Wisconsin would be the Big Noon Kickoff game.
