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Big Ten’s Drunkest City Approves Alcohol Sales At College Football Games
It took longer than many might’ve expected, but Wisconsin football fans will soon be able to purchase alcohol inside Camp Randall Stadium. The announcement was made on Monday during the start of Big Ten Media Days. That’s huge news for a campus that loves its booze. Madison, Wisconsin...
Officials optimistic after major lake system reaches highest levels since 2020: 'At this point, everything is open'
A wet spring in Wisconsin pushed the state out of its drought, and the water levels of a quartet of Madison lakes are higher than they've been in years, but residents are wary after a 2018 flood. Madison is located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, and Lakes...
Illinois Has 1, Wisconsin With 2 of Top 40 Best Cities in America
The annual 'Best Cities' rankings from Resonance have been released, and some of the towns that made the list may surprise you, while others are right where you'd expect. Before you see the list of America's Best Cities, how many U.S. towns made the World's Best list?. In their 2024...
Crews respond to water main break in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - Crews are working to repair a water main break Monday in Middleton. The City of Middleton noted the 6400 block of Maywood Avenue and Amherst Road are affected, and water is expected to be turned off until 11:30 a.m. when repairs are completed. Officials noted residents...
Wisconsin leaders react to Biden pulling out of the presidential race
STOUGHTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Following President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday he would drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Wisconsin's congressional Democrats all voices their support for the decision and publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's new nominee. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, in a reelection fight of...
Dane County Boys & Girls Club “Move’n’Groove” for annual fundraiser
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted their annual Moove’n’Groove event on Saturday in Fitchburg. The event featured bike rides, runs, and a walk to get people moving. Anyone can sign up for the activities and become a “mover.” Participants receive pledges from friends and families and all proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Unspun analysts unpack Vance’s speech ahead of RNC’s final day
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - J.D. Vance accepted his nomination as the Republican vice-presidential candidate in a speech at the RNC Wednesday night, making a formal introduction to Republican delegates and American citizens. WMTV spoke with our two unspun analysts, Bill McCoshen and Scot Ross, about their perspective on Vance’s speech,...
What to do in Madison this week: Jen Ruiz, Concerts on the Square and more Isthmus Picks
The three members of the band Daisychain. Daisychain, Monday, July 22, High Noon Saloon, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago’s Daisychain has emerged as a rock powerhouse in Chicago’s vibrant music scene. Daisychain’s dynamic soundscape harks back to the classic rock bands of the 1960s and ’70s and features harmonies from frontwomen Nickole Regala and Sophia Williams. Madison’s Heavy Looks have a guitar-heavy indie pop sound, and Raddish swerves from crunchy guitar rockers to seductive synthpop. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
Willy Street Park celebrates 40 year anniversary
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Willy Street Park celebrated 40 years since its creation. The park was created 40 years ago when a fast-food restaurant wanted to build on the Willy Street plot of land. Community members came together to stop the construction and save the charm of the street, instead building a small park for all to enjoy.
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