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Great Wisconsin Quilt Show contest call for entries
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Quilt Contest is inviting quilters to submit up to four entries in the 2024 contest, with cash prizes for best of show, first-, second- and third-place honors in each of the 10 categories, along with a viewers' choice award. Now in its 20th year, the annual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show welcomes quilters from across Wisconsin and throughout the United States to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Sept. 5-7 to celebrate quilting. ...
'It's this deep understanding': Urban Triage's work empowers Black community
MADISON, Wis. — In the heart of Madison’s southwest side, the city’s oldest Black enclave, lies a beacon of hope and resilience: Urban Triage. Founded by the Brandi Grayson, Urban Triage is not just an organization; it’s a lifeline for Black individuals and other vulnerable populations in need.
South Main Street guided history walk returns this month
After two years’ absence, the Verona Area Historical Society (VAHS) will bring back its guided history walk down South Main Street this month. “South Main Street echoes with the voices of Verona generations past,” the event description states. “Soldiers and pastors, doctors and teachers, immigrants and founding families – they all left their fingerprints on our town… and on this street.”
How to avoid probate court, History through the lens of objects
A Madison-based attorney offers advice for end-of-life planning. Then, we examine an effort to chronicle state history through objects, such as doorbells and heirloom ornaments. How estate planning can help families avoid probate court. Difficult conversations about what should happen to money and property after death can prevent difficult legal...
Why is Madison considered a climate haven going forward?
“The August that we left, it was so dry and so hot that there were wildfires actually encroaching on Austin as we were leaving,” Jessica Mederson said. “As we were driving down the highway, it was literally just scorched, black earth.”. Jessica Mederson left Texas in 2012 to...
Wisconsin State Patrol announces new efforts to decrease risky driving on the Beltline
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced new efforts on Thursday to stop risky driving on the Beltline. WisDOT says it will have specific traffic enforcement patrols on the Beltline through the summer. Officials say it’s important that these roads stay safe as thousands of people...
‘Bat Dog’ prepares for Madison Mallards season opener
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As the Madison Mallards prepare for this year’s home opener at the Duck Pond, the team is welcoming back a special member. Two-year-old puppy Maverick is about to begin his second season as the team’s ‘Bat Dog.’. He will be in charge of...
Monona places temporary ban on opening of new vape shops
MONONA, Wis. -- A six-month ban in Monona will keep new vape shops from opening in the city, after the city council rejected the proposal of a new shop at a location in close proximity to several schools.
Wisconsin basketball top transfer target commits to LSU
Wisconsin basketball transfer target Noah Boyde committed to LSU on Thursday. The JUCO transfer center chose the Tigers over the Badgers and Oregon Ducks. The three schools were Boyde’s finalists and were the only to host him on official visits. Related: Wisconsin basketball 2024-25 starting lineup and rotation with latest transfer addition Boyde is a three-star transfer on 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 4 overall JUCO transfer. The 7’0″ center had initially signed on to transfer to Baylor in November of 2023. He was granted his release on April 26, then quickly became one of the heavier-pursued centers in the portal. Boyde played...
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