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Secure hold lifted at Middleton-Cross Plains School District schools

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Schools in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District have lifted a secure hold status, officials from the school district confirmed Tuesday. A secure hold means classes are continuing as usual, with no one allowed in or out of the buildings. Schools under secure hold status included...

Middleton, WI · 6d
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DOJ election monitors in Madison, Milwaukee Tuesday

DOJ election monitors in Madison, Milwaukee Tuesday.

Milwaukee, WI · 6d
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Exclusive: Godlewski casts vote in Madison, says affordability is top priority

Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Sarah Godlewski stopped by Lapham Elementary School today to cast her vote with her family, telling The Daily Cardinal she will prioritize affordability if she and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley are elected to office tonight. Godlewski ran uncontested in the Democratic primary...

Madison, WI · 6d
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Houseman City Hall welcome lasted 30 minutes. Then, the new manager got to work.

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Tuesday headlines: Rebecca Houseman’s children received a pretty tasty welcome on the parent’s first day of work at Janesville City Hall. City staff swore in Houseman first thing Monday morning, getting her three children into the post-swear-in refreshments line at City Hall for a cookie by 9:15 a.m., plenty of time to chow down on a special treat before they headed off for school. The City of Janesville is still working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine how to allocate more than $445,000 in Public Assistance funding it has landed so far f or damage caused by April’s severe storms and flooding. If you're a Janesville resident voting in the election, remember that it's likely you'll see nine races and five referendums on your ballot. The main point for many Janesville residents; don't forget that your ballot has a back side . Don't forget to vote on that side, too. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Janesville, WI · 7d

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Sabrina Madison announces she will not seek reelection or run for mayor

Madison, who represents the city’s District 17, said she plans to finish her current term before leaving Madison to pursue new professional and personal opportunities.

Madison, WI · 8d

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Madison Lands No. 2 Spot on List of Best US Cities for Veterans in 2026

Madison has landed the No. 2 spot on a national ranking of the best U.S. cities for veterans in 2026, with rising incomes and a relatively low rate of homelessness among former service members. The city also ranked fourth in economy and eighth in employment among the 100 largest U.S. cities surveyed.

Madison, WI · 7d

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These Dane County schools cut down on screen time. More may follow.

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Jenna Peterson was fed up with Chromebooks. As a middle school teacher in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Peterson felt frustrated last school year...

Dane County, WI · 8d

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Smooth sailing: Madison voters turn out in strong numbers on Election Day

Across Wisconsin, more than 3,600 polling places opened their doors Tuesday, according to the Wisconsin Election Commission, with voters in the capital city reporting steady, efficient voting throughout the day.

Madison, WI · 6d

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Part of U.S. Highway 51 in Janesville closing for bridge repairs through end of month

JANESVILLE, Wis. — U.S. Highway 51 between Delavan Drive and State Street in Janesville will close Friday through Nov. 24, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.

Janesville, WI · 7d

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Crowley leads Tiffany in new voter poll ahead of Tuesday's election

MADISON, Wis. — New polling released this week shows David Crowley leading Tom Tiffany ahead of Tuesday’s election. Among likely voters, Crowley leads Tiffany 51% to 44%. His lead narrows among all registered voters, with Crowley at 47% and Tiffany at 44%. For the Record host Elly Laliberte...

Madison, WI · 8d

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Sabrina Madison announces she will not seek reelection or run for mayor

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Common Council President Sabrina Madison announced Sunday that she will not seek reelection to her council seat or run for mayor. Madison, who represents the city’s District 17, said she plans to finish her current term before leaving Madison to pursue new professional and personal opportunities.

Madison, WI · 8d

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Republican incumbent faces a run for his money in southeast Wisconsin

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil was not on anyone’s list of endangered incumbents when the year began. But he’s now locked in a competitive race for re-election, reflecting the deteriorating position of Republicans across the country heading into next week’s election. Steil entered Congress...

Wisconsin · 10d

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Wisconsin River recreation bridge to open Thursday, reconnecting communities and childhood memories

SAUK CITY, Wis. (WMTV) - A new recreational bridge over the Wisconsin River will be opening on Thursday open for crossing, bringing new opportunities for outdoor recreation and a chance for one former resident to revisit a piece of his childhood. The Wisconsin River Recreation Bridge near Sauk City is...

Sauk City, WI · 9d

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Federal child care funding loss leaves Wisconsin student parents scrambling to stay in school

For years, the bills Devvin Thomas Sr. received each semester for his son’s child care at Madison College have been a fraction of what families typically pay: $400 one semester. $10 for another. Sometimes, no bill at all. The reduced-cost child care has allowed Thomas to study for his...

Wisconsin · 9d

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Janesville Superintendent pay revealed through Gazette open records request

Hello, Rock County! Here are your top weekend headlines: According to documents provided in response to a Gazette open records request, Janesville superintendent Allison DeGraaf's superintendent's contract would pay $230,000 — a salary $15,000 higher than what current superintendent Mark Holzman is now paid. The Craig High School Honor Wall organizers are seeking alumni nominations to honor those who have made a significant impact in their field and given back to their communities. Tiny patients in Mercyhealth’s neonatal intensive care unit got into the Halloween spirit this year thanks to nurse JoAnn Gorsline, who has spent the past decade sewing handmade costumes for the hospital’s smallest patients. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!

Janesville, WI · 10d

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Dane County health officials issue alert after 5 overdoses reported in less than 24 hours

MADISON, Wis. — Public Health Madison and Dane County issued a public health alert Tuesday after at least five overdose-related emergency medical services incidents were reported in less than 24 hours.

Dane County, WI · 13d

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8 Secondhand Bookstores In Wisconsin That Book Lovers Will Absolutely Adore

Ready to find the best secondhand bookstores in Wisconsin for your next great read?. These 8 bookstores offer incredible deals and shelves packed with books you’ll love!. 1. Downtown Books Bought & Sold (Milwaukee) You can’t miss Downtown Books Bought & Sold when you’re walking through Milwaukee’s Broadway area....

Wisconsin · 10d

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The 7 Charming Drive-In Theaters Hiding In Wisconsin Feel Like Stepping Into Happy Days

Ready to find charming drive-in theaters hiding in Wisconsin that take you back in time?. These 7 drive-in theaters deliver classic fun and pure small-town magic!. 1. Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre (Jefferson) Pulling into the Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre in Jefferson feels like the whole world slows down the moment...

Wisconsin · 13d

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Wyocena Village Votes to Shut Library, Residents Rally With 175 Signatures

Wyocena village officials have voted to close the community's public library by the end of 2026, after the South Central Library System found the facility out of compliance with state standards for two years running. Now residents are fighting back, gathering more than 175 petition signatures and offering cash to keep the doors open.

Wyocena, WI · 10d

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Early in-person voting tops 450,000 across Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin election officials are preparing for high voter turnout on Nov. 3. It comes as the final weekend of early in-person voting wrapped up, with hundreds of thousands of ballots having already been cast across the state. Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe said the state expects...

Wisconsin · 9d