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Goodman Pool faces uncertain future in Madison budget debate
When Goodman Pool’s water slides, lap area, diving boards and shallow features close for the season on Sunday, some Madison residents hope it’s not permanent. The 18-year-old pool is among more than 70 services identified by city agencies that could be cut next year to fill an estimated $22 million budget gap.
Wisconsin's Camp Randall to include four enhancements for 2024 season
The Wisconsin Badgers’ Camp Randall stadium will include four new enhancements on game day for the 2024 season. While Camp Randall, which will play host to seven opponents during the Badgers’ 2024 regular season slate, is nearly 110 years old, this batch of improvements is as futuristic as ever.
Dane County Humane Society to debut new thrift store
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Humane Society announced Wednesday it will unveil its new thrift store on Madison's east side, mirroring the DCHS Thrift Store West. The DCHS said its Thrift Store East grand celebration will run from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25. Shoppers will be able to enjoy 20% off storewide, earn "Rover’s Rewards" for every $10 spent, spin the prize wheel, and meet adoptable pets when they stop by the new east side location.
Political expert breaks down Harris’ nomination acceptance speech
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - As the Democratic National Convention wraps up and Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the convention’s nomination, WMTV sat down with UW-Whitewater Professor Emeritus Richard Haven to learn more about Harris, her role in the upcoming election and what to expect from her nomination acceptance speech.
Evers, WisDOT announce $177M for 76 statewide projects
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced that the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will provide more than $177 million in additional funding for 76 different projects within 16 large urban areas across Wisconsin. WisDOT will administer the funding to communities through the Surface Transportation Program (STP).
Universities of Wisconsin regents agree to seek $855M budget jump
MADISON, Wis. - Universities of Wisconsin regents agreed overwhelmingly on Thursday to ask Gov. Tony Evers for an additional $855 million for the cash-strapped system in the next state budget. UW system President Jay Rothman has promised he won't seek to raise tuition during the life of the two-year spending...
Rhodes-Conway senses history in the making with Harris at top of Dem ticket
CHICAGO – Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is sensing history after a few days at the Democratic National Convention as the elusive goal of electing the first female president seems within reach. “I think it is so important for us to have women on the stage,” Rhodes-Conway told WisPolitics-WisconsinEye in...
Wisconsin towns pass poll worker protections after state kills bill
In the small towns of Armstrong Creek and Caswell in rural Forest County, municipal clerk Tamaney "Sam" Augustin has only a small group of poll workers — and the ones she does have, she wants to keep safe. That’s why she insisted on making changes at one of the...
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