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Dane County 2027 budget, ‘Turning the Corner,’ signed into law

MADISON, Wis. — Dane County’s 2027 budget was signed Thursday into law. The budget, titled “Turning the Corner,” outlines how the county can remain fiscally sustainable in the long run. The Dane County Board of Supervisors approved the budget, which includes more than $861 million in...

Dane County, WI · 20h

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Farewell, Rutabaga, after 50 years of serving Madison paddlers

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. Soft, woodsy music flutters through the air as customers inside Rutabaga Paddlesports take a last look through outdoor gear stickered with neon 30% off labels. A credit card reader beeps with approval to accept a purchase of just over $1,000. Raindrops pepper across the store’s large garage-style glass doors, and cars whiz past on Rimrock Road in Fitchburg.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Boys & Girls Club of Dane County names new president, CEO

MADISON, Wis. — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County named Dr. Leslie M. Petty as chief executive officer and president starting on Jan. 4. Petty will succeed interim CEO Taylor Johnson who has served in the role since the passing of longtime CEO Michael Johnson in June.

Dane County, WI · 1d

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John Nolen Drive causeway closing temporarily next week

MADISON, Wis. — Bridge construction will close John Nolen Drive along the causeway next week, the City of Madison's Mobility and Infrastructure Division said.

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Unbeaten Belmont, Gilman Meet in WIAA 8-Player State Football Championship Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — Two unbeaten programs. One state title on the line. The No. 1 seeds from both sides of the WIAA 8-player football bracket — Belmont (14-0) and Gilman (13-0) — meet Saturday at South Wood County Stadium in Wisconsin Rapids for the 8-player state championship. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 2d

Wisconsin Badgers On SI

Wisconsin Should Target Star G6 Corner, Madison Native who Once Held Offer From Badgers

An obvious transfer portal target has emerged for Wisconsin football.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Ryan Hopkins Could Be one of Wisconsin's Biggest Assets in the Transfer Portal This Winter

The true freshman QB could be the ace up the Badgers' sleeve as they recruit the transfer portal this offseason.

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2026 WIAA Football Championships on CW 14

CW 14 is your home for the 2026 WIAA State Football Championships - broadcast live from Camp Randell Stadium in Madison!. CW 14 will carry the championship game for each division:. The games will also stream on FOX11online.com at this link: fox11online.com/sports/high-school-gametime/wiaa-livestream. Note about CW programming on Thursday, November 19th...

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A lifetime book of memories - Verona author, 95, writes about hard work

A 95-year-old Verona resident just published a book of her stories about growing up in Wisconsin from the 1930s to 2000s, and she hopes people learn from her stories about the importance of hard work. Bea Keller was born in 1931 in Crawford County, Wisconsin. She was a teacher for...

Verona, WI · 1d

Bucky's 5th Quarter

Everything Greg Gard said after Badgers blowout win over Fairfield

The Badgers had their best game of the season on Tuesday. The Wisconsin Badgers had a huge 89-42 blowout win over the Fairfield Stags, getting by with a huge run early and never letting up en route to a 47-point win. Wisconsin had been looking for that complete performance after...

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New Assembly Speaker, Gun policy recommendations, Funk drummer biography

We talk to Wisconsin’s new Democratic Assembly Speaker about her priorities leading the state legislature. Then, we learn about new gun violence policy recommendations for Wisconsin. And, we hear the story of prolific funk drummer Clyde Stubblefield, who called Wisconsin home. New Democratic Assembly Speaker Greta Neubauer. We talk...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Former Badgers Four-Star Forward Commit Jack Thelen Pledges to Blue-Blood Program

A one-time Wisconsin commit is headed to one of the top college basketball programs in the country.

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Robin Pingeton points to one thing Wisconsin must clean up after blowing out Delaware

Wisconsin got the win but Pingeton sees more growth ahead of Wisconsin.

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The CFP committee’s new reveal actually makes a strong case for Wisconsin in the rankings

Wisconsin may have a stronger case than most people realize. Let's compare resumes with three other programs.

Madison, WI · 2d

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Wisconsin retiree still waiting for $60K months after TruStage cyberattack

MADISON, Wis. — Nearly four months after a cyberattack disrupted operations at Madison-based TruStage , a Wisconsin woman says she is still waiting to access nearly $60,000 in retirement savings.

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Luke Fickell Is Creating a Quarterback Problem Wisconsin Doesn't Need

Luke Fickell confirmed Ryan Hopkins will start against Maryland but left the door open for Colton Joseph. Is Wisconsin creating an unnecessary QB controversy?

Madison, WI · 21h

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Wisconsin basketball officially signs its consensus four-star prospect

A 6-5 guard from Milwaukee, Jalen Brown is viewed as a consensus four-star recruit and top-100 recruit in the country.

Madison, WI · 16h

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Rockford Jefferson’s Janardie Turner will be taking his talents to Madison

Track and Field standouts as talented as Janardie Turner is don't come around often. That's why the Wisconsin Badgers want him, and that's where Turner wants to be.

Rockford, IL · 1d

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McFarland grows by nearly 400 residents following annexation vote

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. McFarland’s Village Board voted unanimously Tuesday to annex the April Hills subdivision in the town of Blooming Grove on the village’s border with Madison.

Mcfarland, WI · 1d

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One dish: Indie Coffee’s classic waffle

Indie Coffee, 1225 Regent St., gets its name from its owners’ (Barrett and J.J. Kilmer) love of indie rock music. The walls feature screen-printed posters for shows like Destroyer at the Catacombs and WSUM’s Party in the Park. But at 7:30 a.m. on a recent Saturday, the young staff was rocking out to Frank Sinatra. “If you could use some exotic booze, there’s a bar in far Bombay!”