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Madison schools urge safety as trend in student sign boards rises
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Police Department is warning parents about a popular trend with a sign board. The sign board may contain a student's name, grade, school and other information. "It'd be like you walking around with your address on your shirt. Would you want anybody to know your...
Raceway in Wisconsin ceasing weekly racing following the end of the 2024 season
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with a raceway in Wisconsin say that after decades of entertaining race fans, they will be stopping weekly racing after the conclusion of the 2024 season. According to a release from the Beaver Dam Raceway, Beaver Dam has seen a number of great...
UW president: University needs $914M more next year
(The Center Square) – The president of the University of Wisconsin wants nearly a $1 billion more from lawmakers in the next state budget. UW president Jay Rothman said he needs $914 million in order to avoid another tuition increase. “We’re falling behind after years of neglect, and this budget seeks to address that trend,” Rothman said in a statement. ...
Duck Donuts Opens First Store in Madison
On Saturday, Aug. 17, Duck Donuts opened its first store. It is located at 3308 University Avenue in Madison. Duck Donuts is a locally owned and operated store, featuring full complement of food, beverages and other items that makes the brand unique. This was my first time visiting Duck Donuts store. There was a long waiting line of mostly new customers.
Prairie du Chien’s Ritter Posts Sixth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (Aug. 19, 2024) – Boater Jeff Ritter of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Mississippi River in Prairie du Chien. The tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Great Lakes Division. Ritter earned $4,247 for his victory.
APT's tempestuous 'King Lear' conjures up a perfect storm
In the middle of the wet summer we've been having, American Players Theatre in Spring Green might seem to tempt the gods' wrath by staging “King Lear." The last thing an audience needs is Mother Nature answering the call when Lear rages, "Blow, winds! And crack your cheeks!" But...
Taliesin: You don’t have to be an architect to appreciate the beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s estate (photos)
SPRING GREEN, Wisconsin – The beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work is that it transcends architecture. You don’t have to be an architect to appreciate what he has done. And when you tour one of his places – like Taliesin in southeast Wisconsin - history and nature come together.
Building a Pulling Garden Tractor from the Ground Up
The Dodge County Fair wrapped up another great season on Sunday, August 18. There were many impressive exhibitors this year. Beaver Dam FFA member Reese Schuett has been pulling garden tractors for three years. “When I was little, I went pulling with my dad and his buddies, and then I...
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