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Brian Lund retires as Republican Journal publisher
After 40 years with the Republican Journal in Darlington, Brian Lund has retired. Lund has built a career in the newspaper business from the age of 10 in McHenry, Ill. His grandfather, Arnold Lund, was part owner of the McHenry Plaindealer at the time. His dad, Larry Lund, was the newspaper’s publisher.
Madison Fire Department rescues drivers stranded in flood waters
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Madison Fire Department assisted several drivers stranded in flood waters during Sunday night’s severe thunderstorms. MFD responded to six calls in various locations. Some of these calls came in within minutes of each other. The first call came just before 7:45 p.m. between Aberg Avenue and N. Sherman Avenue. Two other calls were between East Johnson Street and Third Street. The remaining were near Ruskin Street, Windom Way and Northport Drive.
Meet Firefighter/EMT Chris Schmid
I currently work at Station 1 (W. Dayton Street) on the 'C' shift. I had the opportunity to do a ride-along with the Madison Fire Department my senior year of high school. I was impressed by the professionalism and the high-quality care that was provided by the crew. The firefighters on shift that day really made me feel welcomed and explained exactly what they were doing, and why, in a way that I understood at the time without having any prior experience. This opportunity solidified my desire to join the fire service after high school.
Parents of autistic students push Madison schools to install fences
With no fencing at her 5-year-old’s elementary school, Signe Mbainai often worries about her son when he heads off to study math and learn how to speak, read and write. Her son, Aristide, is autistic and known to unexpectedly wander off, a behavior called "elopement" among people with disabilities. When he was a kindergartner at Anana Elementary on Madison’s west side, Aristide ran away from school 29 times, Mbainai said.
Power outages leave 1,000 without power through Monday
JANESVILLE — Heavy thunderstorms over the weekend damaged trees and power lines in the Janesville area, causing widespread outages. At its peak around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, a storm had knocked out service to about 11,000 Alliant Energy customers in Wisconsin, mainly in Rock County, Alliant Energy Senior Communications Specialist Tony Palese said. “Crews working last night and this morning restored power for the majority of those customers and are...
Core Spaces to Develop Three Student Housing Communities Near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wis. — Core Spaces will develop three student housing communities totaling 4,000 beds near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The developments are set for delivery between 2026 and 2028 and will include a 12-story community offering 910 beds at the intersection of West Johnson and North Bassett streets; a 15-story, 1,723-bed property offering studio through five-bedroom units and townhomes at the intersection of West Johnson and North Broom streets; and a 15-story, 1,330-bed property located at the intersection of North Frances and West Johnson streets. 10 Percent of beds at the West Johnson and North Broom Street development will be offered at a 40 percent discount to average market rates. All three properties will offer amenities including rooftop swimming pools, outdoor grilling areas, fitness center, co-working spaces and private study rooms. Treehouse Builders and Madison-based Findorff will serve as general contractors for each of the new projects.
Chocolate Shoppe hosting ‘Cone Crawl’ for National Ice Cream Day
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is hosting their first-ever Cone Crawl Sunday, July 21 to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. The Cone Crawl will take place at all nine of Chocolate Shoppe’s locations. Cone crawlers can start at any one of their locations, pick up a map and flavor guide, and hop from shoppe to shoppe tasting different signature ice cream or vegan flavors. Each shoppe offers a free mini cone.
Top Wisconsin Basketball Target to Take Official Visit with Badgers
One of the top targets for the 2025 recruiting class of the Wisconsin basketball team will take an official visit to Madison this fall. 4-star combo guard and Wisconsin native Davion Hannah is considered one of the top guards in the entire country. According to the 247Sports Composite, Hannah is the 29th-ranked player nationally and the fourth combo guard. He’s technically the third-highest-ranked player in Missouri, but he would be the top player in Wisconsin had he stayed in-state.
'Declare the Good News!' Jehovah's Witness convention explores Christ's life, Bible message
JANESVILLE — Traveling more that 70 miles, the Sparesus family arrived at the Jehovah’s Witness convention in Janesville ready to immerse themselves in a weekend of faith and fellowship. The convention started on July 5 and will continue every weekend until August 11 at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 207 S. Wright Road. So far, 1,000 people have attended each weekend with a projected goal of 8,700 attendees, organizers said. ...
Beaver Dam car dealer accused of rolling back odometers and title fraud
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WBAY) - The DMV has revoked the wholesale dealer licenses for Great Lakes Motors LLC, a car dealer in Beaver Dam. The business is accused of rolling back odometers on vehicles they sold to consumers, as well as falsifying title documents, in violation of state law. The...
Kwik Trip Expands with Groundbreaking of Second Distribution Center
Kwik Trip has over 900 locations and is still growing, mainly in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. According to a Kwik Trip representative, they choose new store locations based on proximity to their La Crosse headquarters to ensure each can get a fresh shipment daily.
Severe storms trigger local flooding, downed trees
Heavy rains and high winds resulted in flooding and downed trees early Sunday morning. Water inundated the intersection of Highways 131 and 33 in Ontario, and the Elroy-Sparta State Trail sustained both flood and wind damage. The trail is closed as DNR employees work on cleanup. Norwalk, Kendall and Wilton...
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