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Downtown Baraboo holiday light display to debut Friday

BARABOO, Wis. (WMTV) - It may only be the first week of November, but one Wisconsin downtown is already getting into the holiday spirit. Friday night, downtown Baraboo is lighting up their holiday display for the very first time. The display will include a 24-foot tall tree, multiple light-up arches...

Baraboo, WI · 1d
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An alternative to the nonprofit model

Stephanie Johnson lobbying at the state Legislature. Stephanie Johnson’s husband, Rick, passed away in December 2023 after living with Parkinson’s disease for 13 years. Three months later Stephanie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. The following month she learned that four other people in their former neighborhood on Madison’s southwest side had also been diagnosed with the neurological condition.

Madison, WI · 1d
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Wisconsin bank CEO Jim Popp advocates for human touch as tech grows

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. Amid the widespread growth of financial technology, President and CEO of Johnson Financial Group Jim Popp emphasized the need to remain human-first. “I think all...

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Public Record for Nov. 5

Rock County Felony arrests All listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with felonies. VITALE, AMANDA, 36, of Evansville, felony retail theft-intentionally take (>$500-$5000), Oct. 25, Target, Janesville. SIMS, TRAVIS, 49, of Janesville, physical abuse of a child-repeated acts causing bodily harm, physical abuse of child-intentionally cause bodily harm, strangulation and suffocation, Oct. 27, 1407 Canyon Drive #8, Janesville. HAMILTON, AUSTIN, 36, of Town of Rock, felony bail jumping, Oct. 31, N. Pearl St., Janesville. BANKER, KYLE, 23, of Janesville, attempting to flee or elude an officer, Nov. 2, Pine St., Janesville. BEMIS, BRADLEY, 38, of West Bend, assault by prisoners-repeater, Oct. 28, Rock County Jail, Janesville. KUHNLE, BRITTANY, 32, of Janesville, felony bail jumping, Oct. 19, Rock Restoration Sober Living, Janesville. HARRIS, RYEN, 32, of Beloit, delivery of schedule I or II narcotics-second and subsequent offense, Nov. 20, 2025, Janesville. VAZQUEZ, CECILIA, 63, of Janesville, attempting to flee or elude an officer, Sept. 29, Milton Ave., Janesville. BEERNINK, TURNER, 30, of Janesville, battery by prisoners, Oct. 26, Rock County Jail, Janesville. BUCK, MEGAN, 35, of Fort Atkinson, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence-5th or 6th offense, Nov. 1, Rockport Road, Janesville. CARRANZA, ANTONIO, 25, of

Janesville, WI · 2d

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City of Lodi Leaf Pickup

Leaf collection has begun in the City. City staff will circulate periodically to collect leaves, weather permitting. Residents should rake their leaves to the boulevard area or curb for city pick-up. Leaves will not be picked up curbside if they are in bags. Please keep leaves out of the street and gutter. Do not mix branches, limbs, garden waste, animal waste, or stone in with the leaves. The vacuum cannot pick them up. Also, leaves will not be collected if a vehicle is parked in front of them or if they are next to a fire hydrant, pole, or power pole guy wire. The City does not have curbside pick-up of leaves in the spring. Residents will be responsible for proper disposal of their own yard waste.

Lodi, WI · 2d

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Letter | County needs to shell out for mental health provider

Dear Editor: Regarding “Dane County must stop underfunding mental health services," Oct. 20. It hit me like a ton of bricks that the Dane County's Journey Mental Health Center, led by the heroic Sarah Valencia, is not being reimbursed properly. For the last year we have depended on their staff to get us through some very rough times. Our adult son, who has a profoundly disabling schizophrenia, depends on regular anti-psychotic medication and psychiatric oversight to help him live in the same reality as everyone else.

Dane County, WI · 2d

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Jolly Jingle application deadline approaching

The City of Janesville has announced the details for this year’s Jolly Jingle holiday lighted parade. Downtown Janesville Inc, Avondale Roofing and the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau are partners with the City in presenting the event. Organizers are looking for community groups and organizations, bands, businesses, non-profits, church groups and other community stakeholders to be a part of the 2026 event. The deadline to apply has been extended to Thursday, Nov. 12. There is no entry fee to be involved. Prospective participants are asked to complete the following steps: Mail, email, or drop off application.Write a brief description of each parade entry. This will be read by the parade announcers stationed at the Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion and near Hedberg Public Library on Main Street.Provide a copy of a valid driver’s license of the driver and a proof of liability insurance forentries that will require a vehicle.. Entries consisting of horses must have a Coggins certificate.Attend pre-parade meeting via Microsoft Teams aat 5 p.m. Nov. 17. Important Dates: Application Deadline: Nov. 12Pre-Parade Meeting: Nov. 17All Documents Due: Nov. 20 Completed forms may be returned by mail or by visiting the City of Janesville Recreation office: City of

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Janesville voters approve referendum for major GM/JATCO site projects

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville residents voted Tuesday to require voter approval for large-scale projects at the former General Motors/JATCO site, adding a new step for any proposal there that costs $450 million or more. According to unofficial results from Rock County, the referendum is projected to pass with 62.82%...

Janesville, WI · 1d

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WisDOT to Host a Public Meeting on November 11 on the W. Memorial Drive Bridge Project in Rock County

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be hosting an in-person public meeting next Wednesday, November 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Hedberg Public Library (316 South Main Street, Janesville). Adjacent property owners are encouraged to attend. This meeting aims to discuss the proposed improvements of the W....

Janesville, WI · 1d

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Hiawatha West Draws Federal Funding Toward Madison

MILWAUKEE — Amtrak on October 22 welcomed the Federal Railroad Administration’s selection of Hiawatha West for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements funding. The award advances an extension of Chicago-Milwaukee Hiawatha service west into Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane counties, including Madison, Watertown, and Pewaukee. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Amtrak are developing the project with the host railroads, CPKC and the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, a Watco property. The same track work is meant to benefit the Borealis and the Empire Builder as well.

Wisconsin · 3d

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GM/JATCO site referendum passes

JANESVILLE — On Wednesday morning, the 250-acre, former Janesville General Motors/JATCO site will continue to be blighted, vacant, disused, overgrown with brush and strewn with rubble — with major environmental cleanup needed. But the difference is that now, if a developer wants to build out an industrial project across 100 acres of the site, and it’ll cost more than $450 million, voters automatically get authority to approve or deny it. The numbers aren’t official until the county canvass meeting, but with the unofficial total vote in on the referendum question at press time, 16,779 residents in Janesville had voted “Yes” to the referendum, compared to 9,932 votes who voted “No.” It means voters will have the authority to OK larger-ticket items at the GM/JATCO site, either through special or regular elections. It came after a weeks-long information war between business interests and labor groups favoring a reduction in red tape, and grassroots neighborhood organizers who wanted the public’s voice to ring just as loudly as a prospective developer’s. Business interest and labor groups like Grow Janesville Responsibly vehemently opposed the referendum, saying they fear it will chase away some large-scale prospects for redevelopment that could bring serious environmental cleanup that

Janesville, WI · 4d

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Jenna Jacobson wins 17th Senate District, defeating Howard Marklein

OREGON, Wis. (WMTV) - Democrat Jenna Jacobson won the 17th District State Senate seat, defeating Republican incumbent Howard Marklein, the Associated Press called Tuesday night. Marklein had served the district for 11 years. He is co-chair of the Joint Committee on Finance. The district covers Crawford, Grant, Green, Lafayette and...

Wisconsin · 4d

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DPI: Sun Prairie superintendent’s Wisconsin license application denied

Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction says Sun Prairie Superintendent Dr. Antoine Reed does not have a current Wisconsin license and has no application pending after the agency denied his application in October.

Wisconsin · 1d

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Kitchens Faces New Reality in Madison

Republican Rep. Joel Kitchens has spent his entire legislative career serving in the majority party. When he returns to Madison in January 2027 to start his seventh term in office, he’ll face a different political landscape after Democrats won control of both houses of the Wisconsin Legislature. “It will...

Madison, WI · 2d

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Republican Matt Burch elected as next Sauk Co. sheriff

BARABOO, Wis. — Sauk County voters elected Matt Burch sheriff on Tuesday.

Sauk County, WI · 3d

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Milwaukee Food Festivals And Madison Dining Culture Earn National Recognition

Madison and Milwaukee both cracked the top 55 foodie cities in America according to new rankings. Milwaukee landed at number 24, known for its major food festivals, while Madison came in at 53 as a college town with serious culinary culture.

Wisconsin · 1d

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International dairy expo held in Madison

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) International Agribusiness Center (IABC) hosted 13 delegations representing 21 different countries during World Dairy Expo, held in Madison from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2. More than 130 delegates from nearly every continent came to Wisconsin to tour farms and agricultural businesses, connect with suppliers and enjoy the state’s world-famous dairy products. Countries represented in the delegations included Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam. DATCP worked directly with delegations sponsored by Food Export Midwest, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, U.S. Livestock Genetics Export and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health. Delegates visited farms, genetics operations, crop and animal feed businesses and other agricultural enterprises throughout Wisconsin to gain firsthand insight into the state’s agricultural production, processing capabilities, and diverse range of products. The visits included farms and facilities supported by the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association, Wisconsin Soybean Association, and Wisconsin Biofuels Association, as well as University of Wisconsin (UW) Extension and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) sites. These included the Arlington Research Station

Madison, WI · 1d

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Opinion | Tiffany's assault on democracy should be reason enough

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. One more day and we'll be rid of all those nasty and misleading television attack ads (at least for a few months) and with any luck, we'll get rid of Tom Tiffany, too.

Wisconsin · 5d

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Newly discharged veterans who miss VA’s 180-day dental window can lose one-time dental care, while those with a total service-connected rating get any care they need

VA gives a veteran 180 days after discharge to apply for one-time dental care, and a veteran who misses that window can lose the care. Veterans whose service-connected disabilities are rated 100 percent get a very different deal: any dental care they need. Everything in between is limited care, and the first group runs on […]

Janesville, WI · 3d