This $25.5M Wisconsin Black Business Hub Wants To Launch A Modern ‘Black Renaissance’
The Black Business Hub in Madison, WI, is on a mission to create a “Black Renaissance” by expanding opportunities for Black-owned businesses in the area.
Badger fans are up in arms about latest apparel deal signed by Wisconsin
Under Armour and Wisconsin have 10 more years together and fans are vocally upset about it.
Offering a Thanksgiving Blessing: Free Turkey for a Family in Need
In an act of kindness and generosity, a family from Madison has offered a free 10lb turkey to a family in need. The turkey, which is antibiotic-free and pasture-raised, was originally intended for the family's own Thanksgiving celebration. However, due to an unexpected illness and unfavorable weather conditions, the...
Madison Teachers Speak Out Against Salary Compression
Teacher compensation in the Madison Metropolitan School District is based on a combination of years of experience and the type of degree a teacher has. But when MMSD adjusted the pay level for new teachers joining the district, they didn’t bump veteran teachers up the pay scale accordingly. That’s...
Automatic License Plate Readers by Sun Prairie PD Raise Concerns Among Some Residents
The Sun Prairie Police Department's use of automatic license plate readers has sparked concerns among some residents. The technology, which records every vehicle that passes by, is being used by law enforcement, government, and third parties to track movements and gather data. However, the potential for misuse and...
Improperly discarded cigarettes to blame for Madison west side apartment fire
MADISON, Wis. — Improperly discarded cigarettes were to blame in attributing a fire at an apartment on Madison's west side Monday afternoon.
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff to honor DHS nurse who died on duty
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered U.S. and Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday in honor of Tricia Ploessl, a Wisconsin Department of Health Services registered nurse who died unexpectedly last week while on duty at the Central Wisconsin Center. Ploessl, 45, died Nov. 21 while working as a nurse...
Bond set for brothers accused in homicides
MADISON, Wis. -- A cash bond was set for two brothers accused of homicides in Madison dating back to 2016 and 2017, online court records show.
Downtown Madison’s Future: City Seeks Local Residents’ Input on New Area Plan
The City of Madison’s Planning Division has started the Downtown Area Plan as part of the Envision Downtown Madison project. This project is a partnership between the City and Downtown Madison, Inc. (DMI). The goal is to plan for the future of downtown Madison. The project includes two main efforts: the City’s...
Local Police Respond to 397 Calls, Including Arrests and Death Investigations, Between November 24-25
Between 6:00 a.m. on November 24 and 6:00 a.m. on November 25, 2025, local law enforcement responded to 397 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or accidental 911 calls. The East district had the most calls at 93, followed by Central with 68, West with 65, North with 63, Midtown with 59,...
