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Council approves TID 11 plans
The City of Verona Common Council unanimously approved the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) 11 at its Monday, July 22 meeting. Located to the north and west of Epic Systems’ existing campus, TID 11 will fund public infrastructure projects and road improvements that support Epic’s growth. The city is estimated to pay approximately $34.9 million in overall project costs.
Standoff between law enforcement, man who shot at officers in Baraboo ends
AMHERST, Wis. -- A standoff in the Village of Amherst between law enforcement and a man accused of shooting at officers ended with the man being located Friday evening, CBS News affiliate WSAW-TV reports.
Student-achievement notes, 7/25/24 edition
• The following local residents earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at the University of Wisconsin-Madison:. > From McLean: Alia Wilson earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Brandon Liao earned a bachelor of science degree in computer sciences. Lucy Dubois earnded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. Erin Schlegel earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering, Samantha Wayne earned a bachelor of arts degree in legal studies and sociology.
Ohio State football Buck'Eyeing' the Big Ten: Wisconsin Badgers
With the expansion of The Big Ten from 14 teams to 18 teams for the 2024 season, the Big Ten decided to adjust its scheduling process, rotating teams for the 2024 through 2028 seasons. Each team is guaranteed to play every Big Ten team during this period. It was against...
Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell reflects on year one with the Badgers, changes for year two
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was a center of focus at Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. He still carries the air as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football. He also currently leads a brand in Wisconsin that has been a staple toward the top of the Big Ten for the last 30 years, though has slipped significantly in recent seasons. Fickell and the Badgers’ trajectory entering 2024 is a significant discussion point around Big Ten circles as the conference expands to 18 members. Related: The 6 most likely scenarios for Wisconsin’s 2024 football season The decorated...
The case for two former Wisconsin hockey stars to make the Hockey Hall of Fame
Joe Pavelski's retirement Monday from the NHL brought to a close a career that took him into the top 100 in league history for career games played, goals and points. The former University of Wisconsin men's hockey star and Plover native bumps into the top 50 for games and goals when the playoffs are included.
PHOTOS: Former Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen's first NFL training camp
Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen officially began his first season of professional football this week as the New York Jets kicked off their training camp in preparation for the 2024 NFL season. The Badger great was the No. 134 overall selection by the Jets in the fourth round of...
Sun Prairie non-profit plans for new birth center facility in Tanzania
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - While most Americans have access to quality health care in the United States, that’s not the case globally. In Tanzania, an estimated 45,000 newborns and 8,100 mothers die every year. But a local nurse is looking to change those statistics. Karen Klemp, founder of the...
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