December 1, 1884 – Fire destroys UW-Madison’s Science Hall
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - On this day, Dec. 1, 1884, the original Science Hall on University of Wisconsin- Madison’s campus was destroyed by a fire. All of the students got out safely, but only some of the scientific collections were saved from the fire. The original building, which was...
Madison Public Libraries to Close Early at 1pm on Saturday, November 29 Due to...
On Saturday, November 29, all Madison Public Library locations will close at 1 p.m. due to inclement weather. All library and community events scheduled after 1 p.m. that day are canceled. Patrons can use remote services such as LINKcat to place holds, check records, or renew items. Renewals are also available by...
Mid-America Real Estate Corporation closes sale of 117,078-square-foot shopping center in Monona
Mid-America Real Estate Corporation’s Investment Sales Group brokered the sale of Pier 37 Shopping Center, a 117,078-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center positioned along Monona, Wisconsin’s, primary commercial thoroughfare. Pier 37 features a freestanding Metro Market (Kroger), one of the most popular...
Abbott Moves to Acquire Exact Sciences
Abbott has announced a $21 billion deal to acquire Exact Sciences, which could accelerate early cancer detection, expand at-home testing, and reshape the diagnostics landscape globally. Abbott announced on Nov. 20 that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Exact Sciences, a move that would expand its...
Foxconn to spend $569M expanding Wisconsin factory
Electronics component manufacturer Foxconn is investing an additional $569 million to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, the company announced Wednesday. The investment will create 1,374 jobs over the next four years and help Foxconn build out its artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to...
Gurnee Hotel Shooting Linked to Domestic Dispute; Woman Charged
GURNEE, Ill. (WLIP) — Gurnee police say a domestic dispute that began in another town led to a targeted shooting outside a local hotel on the evening of Nov. 27. Officers responded the next morning after reports of possible evidence in the hotel driveway near Grand Avenue and I-94. Surveillance footage showed a...
Exact Sciences acquisition ‘puts a spotlight’ on state’s biohealth sector
Abbott’s recently announced $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences helps “put a spotlight” on the state’s biohealth sector, which is already attracting more attention from major companies. That’s according to Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. In an interview, she said Madison-based Exact Sciences has...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Evansville, WI Need You!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around evansville.
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Kittens Today in Stoughton, WI
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to stoughton..
Luke Fickell is off to a hot start with another pickup from the transfer...
Luke Fickell has picked up another commitment as the offseason is officially upon the Badgers, this time from a local prospect that made a name for himself at the JUCO level.

















