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Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities in 2024: Crime Rates and Statistics
Rising Crime Rates in Wisconsin’s Major Cities – Milwaukee and Madison Lead the List Small Towns, Big Problems – The Most Dangerous Places in Wisconsin Under 10,000 Population According to the Southwest Journal, Wisconsin‘s main concern used to be disappointed Packers fans. However, the state now faces more serious issues with several high-crime cities. Known […]
Developer celebrates construction of two affordable projects in Madison
The developer of The View and The Victoria at Huxley Yards, two affordable housing projects with a combined 553 units, celebrated construction with a groundbreaking on June 27 in Madison. Developers said it’s the largest ground-up affordable housing project in Wisconsin. The developments will introduce affordable housing to families...
Madison unveils plans for improved affordable housing complex
MADISON, Wis. — As the result of a decades-old friendship, Porchlight’s permanent living facility for the unhoused population will be moving to a new location over the next few years. Through a partnership with the nonprofit and developer LZ Ventures Management, the 102-unit building Porchlight is currently using...
Letter | One old man had a cold; the other is unfit for office
Dear Editor: We watched two old men on the debate stage. The first had a cold, looked and spoke accordingly, but answered every question, remained rational throughout, and has accomplished much of what he promised to do four years ago. The second old man lied whenever he spoke, refused to...
Evers green-lights US 51 renovations
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and Governor Tony Evers announced Monday another Wisconsin highway improvement, this time a resurfacing of US 51, between Tomlinson Road in Poynette and Ontario Road in Portage.
Tammy Baldwin, locked in her own re-election race, won't appear with Joe Biden in Madison
WASHINGTON – If Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin wanted to show her support for President Joe Biden following his shaky debate performance last week, she'd have her chance Friday. But the Madison Democrat, in a tight reelection race that will help decide the balance of the Senate, will not appear...
Tittl Legislative Sandhill Crane Committee to Start Meeting This Month
A Legislative Council study committee being run by Manitowoc’s Assemblyman in Madison has it’s 10 members selected. We announced back in May that State Representative Paul Tittl will chair the Legislative Council Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes beginning this month with two members of the Wisconsin legislature along with other appointees, including one from a Rhinelander-based conservation organization.
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