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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 · 9d
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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 · 7d
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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 · 8d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 7d

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Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award

The City of Madison is looking for nominations for this year's Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. Do you know someone in the Madison area who has shown leadership skills while making this a better place to live? We would like to hear from you and consider your nomination.

Madison, WI · 6d

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Wisconsin price checks cited in federal lawsuit against Dollar General

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. A retail giant in Wisconsin is under fire from state and federal regulators over its pricing of products in stores. The Wisconsin Department of Justice...

Wisconsin · 10d

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Between two lakes in Madison sits a Capitol with fossils older than Wisconsin itself

It sits between two lakes and hides fossils in its walls. Downtown Madison has a landmark that most people outside Wisconsin have never heard of, and it costs nothing to walk inside. The Wisconsin State Capitol rises at the center of the city on a narrow strip of land with...

Madison, WI · 8d

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Former Hayward Woman Among 2 Canadian Citizens Charged with Illegal Voting in U.S. Elections

MADISON, WI — Chadwick M. Elgersma, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that two Canadian citizens have been charged with illegal voting. One of the individuals was also charged with falsely claiming U.S. Citizenship when registering to vote. Monique Gignac-Yochum, 60, a Canadian citizen formerly...

Hayward, WI · 9d

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Some Wisconsin churches turn old buildings into housing and rethink community spaces

As churches around Wisconsin struggle with declining membership and older buildings, some congregations are reimagining what it means to be a community pillar and putting a dent in the housing shortage while they’re at it. The Madison-based ministry Common Grace will hold a soft opening of its new community...

Madison, WI · 10d

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Wisconsin college admissions law spurs worries of ‘gaming’ the system

Editor’s note: This story was produced with financial support from the Education Writers Association’s Reporting Fellowship program. On a February day two years ago, a parent called Sauk Prairie High School to ask if their child should drop out of an Advanced Placement course. The day before, state...

Wisconsin · 9d

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A veteran’s family has two years from the burial to claim the allowance, on VA Form 21P-530EZ

A family that paid for a veteran’s funeral can ask the Department of Veterans Affairs to repay part of the cost, but the request has a clock. For most deaths, the clock starts at the burial, not at the death, and it runs for two years. The paperwork is a single application, VA Form 21P-530EZ. […]

Janesville, WI · 10d

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WisDOT Announces Full Closure of US 51 (Center Ave) planned for bridge repairs and final roadway improvements

US 51 (Center Ave) from Delavan Drive to State Street is anticipated to be fully closed beginning November 6 and continuing through November 24. The closure will allow crews to complete bridge deck repairs, bridge overlay work, milling operations and final asphalt paving activities that are necessary to complete the project.

Janesville, WI · 9d

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Wisconsin Energy Institute panel examines data centers’ electric grid demands

Experts in engineering, data science and energy policy discussed how the rapid growth of data centers could strain Wisconsin’s electric grid at a Wisconsin Energy Institute panel Oct. 27. The discussion, part of the Nelson Institute’s Forward in Energy Forum, brought together perspectives from engineering, economics and public policy....

Wisconsin · 8d

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Former Janesville city manager Kevin Lahner says personal attacks contributed to resignation

JANESVILLE, Wis. — Former City Manager Kevin Lahner says personal attacks and the stress of the job contributed to his decision to resign in April, ending a 25-year career in local government.

Janesville, WI · 12d