Editorial | David Crowley endorsed by Cap Times Editorial Board

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. Throughout the election season, we have made it clear that U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany would be a terrible choice for Wisconsin’s highest office. But it's important to recognize that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is not merely a better alternative to Tiffany's extremism.

Federal loan could fund Wisconsin natural gas and battery storage projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $5.1 billion loan to Alliant Energy on Wednesday, including $1.6 billion for Wisconsin Power and Light, Wisconsin’s third-largest electrical utility. Alliant spokesperson Cindy Tomlinson told Wisconsin Watch that the loan may support the construction of a natural gas storage facility in Rock...

Madison doctor crochets hats for newborns

Former Interim OIM shares response to firing

Aeiramique Glass told WMTV she has moved out of the office after the common council voted 14-6 to terminate her position early Wednesday morning.

City, state employees are proud of their work but face burnout, harassment

State and local government employees report high levels of job satisfaction across the country, but face significant rates of burnout and on-the-job harassment. That’s according to a new national survey of nearly 5,000 public servants across all 50 states released last week by The People Lab at Harvard University’s Kennedy School. Researchers say the survey, […]

'Here & Now' Highlights: Matt Rehberg, Mordecai Lee

As diesel and fertilizer prices continue to rise, Matt Rehberg said running a midsized soybean and corn farm in Rock County is a balancing act. With the Milwaukee Brewers playing in the World Series, UW-Milwaukee political science professor Mordecai Lee described how partisan politics is taking a back seat to baseball in Wisconsin.

At Wisconsin colleges, 'big wave' of veteran families is raising costs

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. Grace Lemke stood on the field at Camp Randall Stadium during a Badgers football game with her parents last fall, helping to hold a giant American flag in honor of military service members and veterans.

Lahner says on national podcast that he left Janesville because of data center backlash

JANESVILLE — In a recent appearance on a national podcast, former Janesville City Manager Kevin Lahner said he left Janesville — and ended a quarter-century of work in local government — after he’d spent months shouldering a barrage of public backlash over the proposed data center at the GM/JATCO site. Lahner said that in the end, he’d felt waves of criticism from Janesville residents hit so hard, and so often, that it began to eat away at his self image. Lahner opened up to host Chris Mann on Mann’s popular local government podcast ”Gov360” earlier this month, saying that after the Viridian Partners’ data center proposal came before the city , he began receiving emails that said “you’re terrible,” and “you’re ruining the community.” The former city manager told Mann he’d always viewed himself as a person of integrity. But in Janesville, as months of strife began to pile up over a singular controversy, the GM/JATCO and a data center prospect, Lahner’s view of himself began to degrade. Mann’s Oct. 13 podcast episode featured Lahner , who reflected on his 25-year career in city management. He’d led many cities besides Janesville. Lahner’s exit from the city on May 29 marked

Veterans Field at Riverside Park undergoes much-needed renovation

An offensive secret for both the Janesville Craig and Janesville Parker high school baseball teams no longer exists. But so are the long days of work in the spring for Seo Hernandez. The renovation of Veterans Field at Riverside Park is to blame and to credit. The baseball field that has existed for 118 years recently underwent a 2½-week renovation. The existing infield grass was removed and replaced by new grass that resembles artificial turf. Six inches of the infield dirt was dug up and replaced. Lasers were used to ensure the new field sloped at an optimum level. The Janesville School District project also included similar work to the three softball and two baseball practice fields at both Craig and Parker. While Veterans Field won’t have any spikes on it for five months, the initial reviews are positive. “It’s beautiful,” said Brooks Graff, the Parker High baseball coach. “I had a guy tell me he went out there and didn’t believe it was real grass,” said Josh Shere, the Craig High coach. “It’s really nice.” The baseball field, which hosted its first game in 1908, has not been in ideal condition for several seasons. “It’s been a dying thing

Opinion | Vote 'no' on deceptive ballot questions

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom. Sign up for the Opinion Roundup newsletter for weekly Madison and Wisconsin viewpoints. The Republicans who have ruled the Wisconsin Legislature for the past 16 years pretty much got their way under former Gov. Scott Walker. They gleefully passed legislation aimed at gutting...

Wisconsin Athletics to launch Badger Fan Rewards

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Athletics announced today the launch of Badger Fan Rewards, a free loyalty program that rewards fans for engagement and support. Available through the Wisconsin Badgers app, Badger Fan Rewards offers fans the opportunity to earn points for attending games, purchasing concessions, completing trivia and surveys, catching up on news and watching videos.

$2.6 M & counting: Parties flood race for Rep. Novak’s SW Wisconsin swing seat with ads

Republican state Rep. Todd Novak is facing game warden Ben Gruber. Both have received more than $1 million from their parties through a loophole the Legislature could close. That cash translates to lots of advertising on TV and in mailboxes. A Republican incumbent and former newspaper man is facing off...

Tiffany makes his closing argument

On Monday evening, dozens of Republican voters, clad in a mix of GOP red and Brewer navy blue, crowded into Whiskey Run Distillery in New Glarus to hear from U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate for governor.  At the event, part of the campaign’s 55 city “common sense” bus tour of the state in […]

Madison Mayor Rhodes-Conway Quits 2027 Race, Cites Threats and Sexism

Madison’s 2027 mayoral race is now an open contest: Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway says she will not seek a third term, ending a reelection campaign she launched in July 2026. She cited threats directed at herself, city council members, staff and her family, a decision that reshapes a race in which several challengers had already announced.

LETTER: Neenah reader favors Nichols for her belief in 'inherent dignity'

Over the years we’ve gotten to know Becky Nichols and her family as fellow parishioners at Congregational United Church of Christ. When Becky announced she was running for state Assembly we were overjoyed. Those of us who are lucky to know her understand that Becky is a caring, compassionate servant leader we could use more of in Madison. We deserve a state Representative like Becky who believes in the inherent dignity of every person, no matter their background or life circumstances. Too often in the halls of power, we see the needs and plight of society’s most vulnerable members overlooked. The sick, the poor, and the needy; our children; people with disabilities; elders living on fixed incomes – Becky will speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the Trump administration and DC politicians try to sow division and fear, Becky will bring people together and find common ground for the common good. It’s what she’s done as a member of the Menasha City Council, Winnebago County Board, and as a parishioner at our church. While her opponent focuses on name-calling and fear mongering, Becky is running a positive campaign focused on the issues people care about most,

District 19 Private & Public Development Update

Major District 19 development projects are now open and new projects, both private and public, are moving forward. Here are some of the most significant. Trader's Way (open house this week) This 3-story building at 6624 Old Sauk Road has144 market-rate apartments and is now leasing. The project by Stone...

Boil water advisory issued in Lafayette Co. village

VILLAGE OF SOUTH WAYNE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Village of South Wayne in Lafayette County has issued a boil water advisory Sunday afternoon. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Village is under a boil water notice after a water main break. LCSO said anyone served by the Village’s...

Letter | Rhodes-Conway put Madison on path for sustainability

Dear Editor: I am saddened although not surprised by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s decision to not run for reelection. It was the right decision for her personally, and perhaps for peace in the city, but a great loss nevertheless. Mayor Satya has a remarkable record of accomplishments in the face...

Wisconsin's Scariest Haunted Attraction

One of Wisconsin's creepiest haunted attractions is less than two hours from Rockford. With three haunted houses and more than 135 monster actors, this Halloween adventure sounds terrifying!