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Nonprofit organizations stepping in to help homeless veterans in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE — After the closure of state-run facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay, local nonprofits are working to fill service gaps for veterans struggling with homelessness. Steve Woodland, a U.S. Navy veteran from Oshkosh, said he needed help getting back on his feet after multiple surgeries. The Center...
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Madison Marathon 2025: Race Day Snow Flurries and Strong Winds Could Impact Finish

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Madison, WI – Marathon runners in Madison will need more than endurance on Sunday — they’ll need layers. The annual Madison Marathon kicks off under partly sunny skies, but temperatures will struggle to...

Rock-and-roll history show, Disability zine, Documenting fish species

A Madison musician talks about his rock-and-roll history show telling the stories of Wisconsinites in World War One. We also talk with the creators of a zine for readers with different disabilities. Plus, a Wisconsin teacher tells us about his mission to catch and document 1,000 fish species. 'Mobilize the...

Letter | The real meaning of affordability

Dear Editor: Affordability: What does this word mean to you?. A young person getting started, finding a decent job, a place to live, a community that fits? Families with more complex concerns for affordability of housing, health care, child care, education, reliable transportation to a fulfilling family supporting...

Video game developer conference draws 1,500 to Madison 🎮

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Those interested in what goes into creating video games before they hit shelves gathered in Madison this weekend, as around 1,500 people attended the annual MDEV conference. It is billed as the region's largest gathering for the video game industry. The three-day event featured panel...

Madison New Music Ensemble to Play Art+Literature Laboratory

For six years, with a brief COVID-era interruption, the Madison New Music Ensemble has been bringing music by living composers to Madison concert halls. Led by Joseph Koykkar, a professor emeritus of music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a longtime member of the Wisconsin Composers Forum, the group is a...

Wisconsin QB Danny O’Neil carted off field after getting injured in upset of No....

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Danny O’Neil was carted off the field and into the locker room after injuring his leg in the first quarter of the Badgers’ 13-10 upset of No. 24 Washington on Saturday.

Sun Prairie hosts first pumpkin smash event to promote composting

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - People in Sun Prairie had the chance to smash pumpkins for an environmental cause Saturday. The event featured games of all kinds, including pumpkin bowling and a pumpkin piñata. The city hosted the event with the goal of keeping old jack-o-lanterns out of landfills.

Monticello, WI – Animal Alert: Black Sheep Wandering Near Washington Township

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Green County, WI – Deputies are asking for the public’s help locating the owner of a black sheep seen wandering in the Monticello and Washington Township area Saturday morning. According to the Green County...

Marley & Me 1 of 15 – The Perfect Dog

Newlyweds Jenny and John decide they should get a dog to see if they have the ability to “nurture”. John has fond memories of his first dog, the perfect dog. They find a pup at a local breeder and decide on the name Marley. This abridged version of...

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