Alliant Energy moves forward with $730 million wind farm in Columbia County
Alliant Energy is going to move forward with its proposed $730 million Columbia Wind Project in Columbia County. The project entails a large-scale wind farm just outside of Madison that the utility says will play a major role in meeting Wisconsin’s future energy needs, according to the press release from Alliant...
43rd annual Wonders of Physics show returns to UW-Madison
Free and publicly available University of Wisconsin-Madison Wonders of Physics shows will continue a 43-year legacy of lively physics demonstrations attended by children and adults alike this year on Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15. The program will feature two shows each day, one at 1:00 p.m. and one at...
‘Uncooperative’ Wisconsin man flees traffic stop, arrested for OWI & drug charges
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – A 43-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for OWI and drug charges after he became ‘uncooperative’ during a traffic stop and sped away, prompting a pursuit. The incident began around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, when a deputy with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office spotted a vehicle...
Car drives through garage at Madison apartment
MADISON, Wis. -- Nobody was hurt after a car drove through the garage of an apartment on Madison's far west side Thursday evening.
Opinion | As federal incursion looms, official silence is inexcusable
For 50 years, we have ascribed to a style of policing that is “community-oriented” in Madison. We have cited Sir Robert Peel’s dictum that "the police are the people and the people are the police." But today, that principle is facing its ultimate test. In an era...
City dispute grows over longtime outdoor pantry, benches at Madison Social Justice Center
The City of Madison is requiring the Social Justice Center to remove an outdoor food pantry and benches outside its building after denying a request to allow the items to remain in the public right-of-way.
Measles risk in Madison is real, UW Health doctor says
Health officials confirmed a second measles case in Wisconsin earlier this week — this time in Madison — and one local expert says there's a reason to be concerned but clear ways to stay safe and healthy. The Cap Times spoke with Dr. Joseph McBride, an infectious disease...
State alleges child labor violations at more than 100 Wisconsin Burger Kings owned by...
This report has been updated. The owner of more than 100 Wisconsin Burger King franchises will be required to pay more than $1 million after Wisconsin’s labor department found more than 1,600 violations of state child labor and wage laws, officials said Friday. The violations took place during a two-year period...
Four Wisconsin communities have recently turned back data center projects
As Wisconsin communities grapple with data center proposals some have caused companies to look to build elsewhere. Four communities recently have rejected or caused tech companies to pull out of plans to build data centers in their communities: DeForest in Dane County; Caledonia and Yorkville in Racine County;...
South Park Street Closed For Traffic Investigation
Engine 6, Medic 6, and Medic 3 responded to S. Park Street at Burr Oak Lane for a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Multiple witnesses called 911 around 7:43 AM to report the crash. MFD EMS arrived on scene at 7:48 AM. Bystander CPR was in progress when EMS arrived....
