Entertainment
Author Nick Petrie to Discuss New Peter Ash Novel
Petrie will be joined by fellow Wisconsin author Amy Pease to talk about his latest thriller "The Dark Time"
How Bad Bunny Amplified Puerto Rican Independence Movement
The global superstar's music and activism have brought the cause of Puerto Rican independence to the mainstream.
Madison music duo Paul Sucherman and Erin Krebs to perform free show
The WUD Music Behind the Beat series will feature the local artists on February 9th.
Lifestyle
Film Students Struggle to Watch Full Movies, Professors Worry
Professors report students fidgeting, multitasking, and failing to finish assigned films, blaming a lifetime of short-form media consumption.
Madison Kiwanis honors Shawn Walsh as 2026 Citizen of the Year
Walsh recognized for his work as a librarian and community leader
UW-Madison Named Nation's No. 2 Best Public University by TIME
The University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks 20th overall globally in TIME's 2026 university rankings.
Health
Wisconsin Governor Proposes Healthcare Cost Relief Plan
Evers seeks bipartisan support for 2026 legislative package to lower out-of-pocket costs
Chirp Halo EMS Review: I Used It for 3 Months on a Shoulder Injury
Here's how it helped me recover from a shoulder injury.
YWCA Madison and Journey Mental Health Center Partner to Bring On-Site Mental Health Services
The collaboration aims to reduce barriers and expand access to mental health support for women and families living at the YWCA Madison Downtown Residence.
Business
Wisconsin Governor Demands Accountability After Burger King Franchises Accused of Widespread Child Labor Violations
State investigation finds over 1,600 violations affecting more than 600 minors at Burger King restaurants operated by Cave Enterprises Operations LLC.
Wisconsin Burger King Owner Ordered to Pay Teen Workers Back Wages
State investigation found nearly 2,000 child labor law violations at 105 franchises over two years.
Dairy Producers Gather for 2026 PDP Business Conference
Two-day event in Madison, Wisconsin offers educational sessions, hands-on learning, and previews of dairy research and technology.
Sports
5 High School Girls Sports Stars of the Week
Standout performances from top female athletes in Madison, WI
Former Cardinals Kicker Jim Bakken Named to Hall of Very Good
Bakken played 17 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and was a 4-time Pro Bowler
Wisconsin Women's Basketball Struggles on the Road
Badgers drop to 2-7 in away games after lopsided loss to Illinois
