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Grazing goats summering in Madison Parks
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A flock of nearly 100 goats is summering in the Capitol City. Eight conservation parks in Madison are getting a visit and an eco-friendly trim from the four-legged visitors. “They eat like 8-10 pounds of leaves a day so quite a bit,” laughed Paul Quinlan, conservation...
Investigation into Madison school underway following multiple allegations
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - An investigation into a Madison elementary school is underway after parents and staff expressed concerns about the classroom environment. Andrea Shorter-Amos’ daughter just finished fifth grade at Southside Elementary. She and several other parents started a petition at the beginning on the month. “I’ll never...
Menomonie veteran reflects on her time in the service as Madison exhibit highlighting female veterans opens
MENOMONIE, Wis. (WEAU) - Deborah Baldus McGrath is one of around ten percent of Wisconsin veterans that is a woman. There are around 28,000 of them, and are all honored and recognized through an exhibit in Madison at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. McGrath’s story in particular begins with her father,...
Madison West DMV Service Center moves to new location
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison West DMV Service Center closed its doors for the last time Thursday as it prepares to move to a new building. Deputy Director of the Bureau of Field Services Christina Braddy says a pro of the new site is accessibility. “We’re able to serve...
Madison recycling and trash collections change due to Juneteenth holiday
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The City of Madison announced on their Facebook page Thursday that there will be no recycling, trash or brush collections on June 19 due to the Juneteenth holiday. Officials say the Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed. Madison residents who have collection days on...
In Wisconsin, Mannequins Help Teach People How To Spot Ticks
Nationwide, Wisconsin is a hot spot for Lyme disease. And cases are rising, as climate change and development alter how humans interact with the ticks that transmit this disease. In Wisconsin, cases reported annually have more than doubled in the last two decades. With tick season underway, tick checks are...
Italian Workmen’s Club named a historic Madison landmark
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Madison Italian Workmen’s Club was listed on the State Register of Historic places, announced the Wisconsin Historical Society on Friday. The clubhouse located at 914 Regent St. was added to the register on May 24 and was presented with a certificate by State Historic Preservation Officer, Daina Penkiunas.
Dept. of Transportation: Gov. Evers approves WIS 113 northbound lanes improvements, Dane County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.3 million contract to resurface WIS 113 northbound lanes between Sunset Lane in Waunakee and County V in Dane, Dane County. Work is scheduled to begin June 17. Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project....
Several roads in Columbia County reopen after high water concerns
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Columbia County officials announced on Thursday several roads that were originally closed due to high water in the Township of Caledonia have reopened. Blackhawk Road, West Lake Road and West Lake Road are now accessible to drivers. Officials say the water on the Wisconsin River is...
June VIBE: The city's summer spot
Some go to the Wisconsin Union Terrace to people-watch. Others split a pitcher of beer with friends and maybe play a game of cards. Some find a spot on the concrete steps to study, read a book or type something up (like Tye Trondson, pictured). There are ice cream eaters, pier sunbathers, music listeners and brave swimmers. Going to the Union is one of Wisconsin’s most beloved summertime traditions, and there isn’t just one right way to do it.
Historic theater at Taliesin reopens after five-year, $1.1M restoration
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Taliesin Preservation announced on Wednesday the reopening of the historic Hillside Theater at Taliesin following a five-year $1.1 million restoration project. According to officials, the theater was originally built in 1903 as part of the Hillside Home School founded by...
Opinion | As BRT and rezoning advance, recall Paul Soglin’s narrative
In my 15 years of writing weekly columns, no topic has touched a nerve quite like my series on local rezoning and transportation issues this spring. Never have I received as many heartfelt thanks from both acquaintances and strangers, in writing and face-to-face. They agree that diluting residential zoning protections and altering street patterns to favor bus rapid transit and bicycles are not positive steps for Madison. You speak for us, they tell me, and they thank me for enduring the blowback.
What to do in Madison this weekend: The Pursuit of Happiness, Madison Night Mares debuts and more Isthmus Picks
Attendees at a past Gilda's Backyard BBQ event. Gilda’s Backyard BBQ, Thursday, June 13, Gilda’s Club Madison, Middleton, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Gilda’s Club offers support for those facing cancer and their families, friends and caregivers — for free. Help support their mission by attending the annual Gilda’s Backyard BBQ, which along with barbecue fare by Blue Plate Catering includes a raffle, auction, and music by Universal Sound. Tickets available online through June 9, or at the door.
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