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DNC announces a $3 million funding push into battleground Wisconsin
MADISON – As the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, the Democratic National Committee announced it will funnel nearly $3 million into Wisconsin to assist with the state party's organizing efforts. It's part of a broader $15 million investment into battleground states less than four months ahead of the Nov. 5 election. ...
These are the arenas and stadiums that Wisconsin sports teams have called home, past and present
Fiserv Forum gets the national spotlight this week with the arrival of the Republican National Convention, which also is making use of the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena right down the street. The venues used to have a third stadium situated between them, the Bradley Center, creating an entire series of downtown stadium blocks on Phillips Avenue. ...
Episode 6: A Nation on Edge: GOP Convenes on a Battleground Rocked by Political Violence
Republicans gather in Wisconsin to officially nominate former President Trump on the heels of a shocking assassination attempt here in Pennsylvania. How will Saturday’s event’s shift the focus, and the security at the convention in Milwaukee. And where does the race go from here? Also, how can we lower the temperature in our politics? We talk to a noted mental health expert who helps us understand how our brains process political discourse - and decisions - in these deeply divided times.
In young voters, Wisconsin GOP leaders see an opportunity in 2024
The door to the Republican Party of Dane County office. The uphill battle of conservative organizing in overwhelmingly Democratic Dane County does not deter Republican Party of Dane County chair Brandon Maly. His organization’s goal for the November election?. “Lose by less,” Maly, 24, tells Isthmus. “When you get...
Attorney General Josh Kaul focuses on school safety during visit to West Salem
WEST SALEM, Wis. (WEAU) - Attorney General Josh Kaul is looking to secure funding for trainings that seek to prevent violence in schools. Kaul visited West Salem High School on Tuesday to spread the message. “Individuals who are planning to engage in targeted violence often display threatening or concerning behaviors...
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.
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.
La Crosse year-round school district begins new school year
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Northside Elementary School officially began their 2024-2025 school year on Monday. This year the school has the theme “Growing Together”. “Our theme came because our greenhouse was completed this past year. That’s going to be a big part of our learning this year. Also, it’s our ten year anniversary for Northside. We’ve had ten years of Coulee Montessori Northside here at this building together where we’ve been learning and growing together. We’re just going to enhance on that this year,” says School Principal Sarah Bradle.
Exner joins Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise
Devin Exner is joining the Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise team as a new reporter. Exner is a recent graduate of the National Guard Challenge Academy and has enjoyed writing since he was 10. He is following his passion and will be writing articles and taking pictures of different events taking place around...
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