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Inaugural ‘Madison Housing Week’ focuses on housing for older adults
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A nonprofit is hosting its first ever ‘Madison Housing Week,’ to highlight the lack of affordable housing in Madison, particularly for older adults. As Dane County continues to grow, so has the need for housing. AARP Wisconsin is hosting a variety of presentations, discussions and tours this week during their first ever ‘Madison Housing Week.’
Satisfy your sweet tooth: Duck Donuts opens first Wisconsin location in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A new donut shop opened its doors on Saturday in Madison. The franchise, Duck Donuts, is located at 3308 University Ave in Madison. According to the website, they open at 6 a.m. every day of the week. Customers lined up outside Saturday morning ahead of the...
Watertown Hospital Announces Newest Addition To Doctors Court Clinic
(Watertown) Watertown Regional Medical Center has announced the newest addition to its primary care team at its Doctors Court Clinic. The hospital says Dr. Arjun Patel is a highly skilled primary care and family medicine physician, officially began his practice at the clinic on August 12th and is now accepting new patients.
Invasive Parasitic Eyeworm Could Use Bears to Spread Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
A recent discovery of parasitic worms in a black bear in Pennsylvania has sparked concerns about the potential spread of this emerging disease in the Midwest, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin where bear populations have increased, and more sightings have been reported. The parasitic worm Thelazia callipaeda, or eyeworm, is an invasive species that has been increasingly detected in various parts of the United States, especially in domestic pets and now, for the first time, in wild animals.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Wisconsin
Sadly, the writing is on the wall. Fall is in the air and that means that winter will be here sooner rather than later. That is simply the Northland way. In true Old Farmer's Almanac fashion, they have some information handy to help us predict the frost dates for the season. Did that send a chill down your spine reading it like it did mine?
Illinois, Wisconsin Residents Warned as Puppy Scam Surge Peaks
Scammers exploited the isolation of lockdowns during the COVID pandemic in 2020 when puppy scams took hold, preying on people who were desperate for companionship. Despite a slight decrease in reports in 2021, puppy scams remained prevalent, with the average amount lost per scam reaching $1,222.13 in 2023 and 2024, according to a report from Outsource2India.
American Cancer Society receives grant to improve programs in WI
MADISON, Wis. -- The American Cancer Society announced Tuesday it received a $1 million grant to enhance lodging and transportation programs in Wisconsin and other states, extending critical resources and hope to those battling cancer.
Stolen art from Wisconsin State Fair honors widow's husband
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - It's not a Renoir or Picasso, but for a New Berlin woman, it's an irreplaceable piece of art. Police say someone stole it from the Wisconsin State Fair. Diane Bruening said she crafted the piece with items that honor her husband, who died suddenly in February. She said it's a keepsake for her family that cannot be duplicated.
Big Lots Closing Stores Nationwide, Including Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
Another one bites the dust! A ton of big businesses have announced closures lately, or at the very least, the scaling back of some of their locations. A recent example of this is Italian chain Buca di Beppo, which abruptly closed thirteen locations across the country over the summer. Another...
New laws will bring change to the industry, but not as much in Wisconsin
RHINELANDER, Wis. (WJFW) – A recent anti-trust settlement by the National Association of Realtors will require home-buyers to sign an agreement with a realtor before touring a house either virtually or in person. Sellers will also no longer automatically cover the costs of agents’ fees for buyers. Previously, the seller of a home was on the hook for the commissions of both their own selling agent and the realtor working for the buyer – usually at a rate of 5% or 6% that would be split between the buying and selling agents. That will now change, and the buyer will bear responsibility for paying their own realtor.
A Wisconsin tribe built a lending empire charging 600% annual rates to borrowers
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. In bankruptcy filings and consumer complaints, thousands of people across the country make pleas for relief from high-interest loans with punishing annual rates that often exceed 600%.
12-year-old girl shines in boys baseball in Wisconsin
ELM GROVE, Wis. — Teaghan Coffey, 12, is a rising star on the baseball diamond. "I just love the game. It's a really fun sport. A lot of action," Coffey said. Her love for baseball started at a young age. "I've been playing baseball since I was 3 or...
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