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Opinion | Madison's dogged historian does it again

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. It was five years in the making, but Stuart Levitan's new book, "Madison — the Illustrated History, 1932-1979," was well worth the wait. This is Levitan's second volume chronicling...

Madison, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin is Going Bowling—Early Look at Where the Badgers Could be Headed

Wisconsin is bowl eligible after beating Rutgers. The latest projections have the Badgers facing Oklahoma or Pittsburgh in two different bowl games.

Madison, WI · 21h

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Celebrate the Season at Monona’s Light the Ice Nov 28th

Celebrate the Season at Monona’s Light the Ice Nov 28th. Monona’s holiday season gets a sparkling start on Saturday, November 28, at the annual Light the Ice celebration at Lake Ridge Bank River Rink. Bring family and friends to Grand Crossing Park for an evening of festive music, colorful stilt walkers, aerial yogi performances, and a special meet-and-greet with the Clauses.

Monona, WI · 21h

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Beaver Dam Bowling Team Opens Season

The Beaver Dam Bowling teams kicked off their season in grand fashion on Sunday posting some nice numbers! The girls team was in Lake Mills at Hering’s Fish Bowl and the boys team at Klicka’s Rock n’ Bowl in Jefferson. The offseason highlight for the Beaver girls...

Beaver Dam, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Inn Burns Down In 1917, But Firefighters Save Its Bar From 1889, And More Than A Century Later It Still Stands In The Dining Room

In 1917, a fire tore through a roadside inn west of Milwaukee and burned off its...

Wisconsin · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Paul Kingsnorth warns of dark times

Writer Paul Kingnorth, at his home in County Galway, Ireland: 'I haven’t been an activist environmentalist for quite a long time.'. One of the great intellectual provocateurs of our time, Paul Kingsnorth, is headed to Madison for a Nov. 9 lecture on the UW-Madison campus. Kingsnorth’s most recent book...

Madison, WI · 4d

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Big 2027 Shows Announced for Rockford That You May Have Missed

Rockford’s 2027 entertainment calendar now includes Jim Gaffigan, Wynonna Judd, Tesla, Sammy Kershaw and Ron White at Hard Rock Live and the Coronado Theatre.

Rockford, IL · 4d

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How Madison became a fiber arts town

Madison has been a fiber arts town for decades, at least to those in the know. On the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, a collection of more than 13,000 textiles, modern and ancient, are tucked away inside climate-controlled drawers. Just down the road is the gathering spot for members of the Madison Knitters Guild, one of multiple local guilds dedicated to fiber crafts. In pockets across the city, a vibrant community has steadily formed inside textile supply shops, classrooms and makers’ markets.

Madison, WI · 4d

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Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church to host its Annual Holiday Bazaar

JANESVILLE — Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, offering visitors an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts, enjoy homemade treats and support local charitable organizations. The bazaar will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days at the church, 8605 E. County Road A, Janesville. People can browse a variety of handmade crafts and seasonal items, including ornaments, floral arrangements, quilted items and holiday decorations. The event also will feature a large selection of homemade Christmas cookies sold by the pound, along with other baked goods such as nut breads, bars and homemade candy. A Christmas cafe will be open during the bazaar, offering a variety of lunch options, including soups, barbecue, chicken croissant sandwiches and taco salads. Homemade pies also will be available. Proceeds from the annual bazaar will benefit several local organizations and missions that provide services and support throughout the community. Organizations receiving donations include The Boys and Girls Club, ECHO, GIFTS Men’s Shelter, HealthNet, House of Mercy, the Milton Food Pantry, Project 16:49, the Salvation Army and YMCA alternatives. Through the annual event, the church continues its tradition of bringing the community together while

Janesville, WI · 4d

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Beloit Public Library brings back 'Food For Fines' program for November

BELOIT, Wis. -- You can pay off your late fees and help your neighbors throughout the month at the Beloit Public Library.

Beloit, WI · 4d

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Dave Matthews Band crashes into Madison’s Kohl Center to open tour

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Food & Culture newsletter for exclusive weekly insight. It’s been a happy week in Wisconsin. The Brewers won the World Series. We made a blue wave. And the night after the election in Madison, Dave Matthews Band’s set sounded like a soundtrack for celebration at the Kohl Center.

Madison, WI · 4d

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Middleton Nordic Lodge opens at CXC Outdoor center after decade-long vision

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Cross-country skiers and outdoor enthusiasts in Dane County have a brand-new hub for winter recreation following Thursday’s grand opening of the Middleton Nordic Lodge. Located at the CXC Outdoor Center on Schwartz Road, the new facility marks the culmination of a decade-long effort to expand...

Middleton, WI · 4d

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The Strand Theater In Wisconsin Hosted Wizard Of Oz World Premiere In 1939

Back in 1939, a small Wisconsin town called Oconomowoc got the first showing of The Wizard of Oz before it hit theaters nationwide. Now they've built Oz Plaza downtown, complete with a yellow brick road and life-size character statues you can visit anytime, day or night.

Wisconsin · 4d

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Geneva National to host WIAA boys golf tournament

The 2027 WIAA boys golf state championships will be played at the Lee Trevino Golf Course at Geneva National in Lake Geneva this season. The tournament is scheduled for June 7-8, 2027, and will move from University Ridge in Madison. That course is unavailable to the WIAA this season because it will host the American Family Insurance Championships each June from this year through 2030. The Trevino course was designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Lee Trevino in 1991, and underwent a substantial renovation in 2024. Geneva National has also hosted the Wisconsin State Senior Open, Wisconsin PGA regional tournaments, the Wisconsin State Open, and several LPGA Championships.

Lake Geneva, WI · 5d

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Wil Loper reviews “Godzilla Minus Zero” and “Wild Horse Nine” as films debut at box office

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two highly anticipated new movies arrived in theaters on Friday. Wil Loper, a longtime member of the Critic’s Choice Association joined WMTV 15 to talk about the two movies. Godzilla Minus Zero. The giant monster has roared his way back onscreen and is dominating the...

Madison, WI · 3d

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Eight Ways to Enjoy November in Madison

By Sara Babani |Photos L-R: Artworks by Textile Art Market artists Lauren Stephenson, Olive Earley, Sam Furseth and Hannah O’Hare Bennett. Nov. 6 & 7, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. Shop exhibiting artists and vendor booths, enjoy artist talks and live-art demos, and savor special treats. Kids’...

Madison, WI · 5d

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Independent horror film uses Uptown Janesville mall for filming location

JANESVILLE — The Uptown Janesville mall has been haunted by an increase in kids who are involved in youth hockey and other sports at the adjacent Woodman’s Center, but that’s not very spooky. At least, not as spooky as what’s been going on in the background. Local residents have been talking for weeks about a Wisconsin shopping mall that serves as the filming location for a new, as-yet-unreleased horror film, ”The Space Between.” They say stills and snippets from the film shown in internet teases make it clear: From the concourse’s walkways, to the mall’s center court, it’s clear that the movie was filmed at the Uptown Janesville mall. The talk is true. Julie Cubbage, Uptown Janesville’s onsite manager for owner Rockstep Capital, confirms that Candorem, a regional production crew out of Madison, filmed for several days at the mall, including a stint in September. The film crew shot scenes at the mall exclusively at night. That is because the film itself, “The Space Between,” is a psychological thriller focused on a single night shift for a security guard at a once-bustling shopping mall. She said the crews used the mall’s public spaces and some of the office spaces in

Janesville, WI · 10d