Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens, DNR Warns of Risky Ice Conditions
Wisconsin officials urge caution as sturgeon spearing season begins on the Winnebago System.
RISE Wisconsin Hosting Annual Gala and Silent Auction
Former Badgers Coach Howard Moore Honored with Documentary Premiere
Health
UW-Madison Requires Students to Disclose Vaccination Status
New policy follows recent measles case on campus

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.
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.
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.
Tech
NIST Grants $3M+ to Boost AI, Biotech, Semiconductors
Funding will support research and development in key emerging technologies

Wisconsin Prepares for AI-Enabled Future
Universities lead the charge to help state adapt to transformative technology
Madison, Wis. Pauses Data Center Development
City officials aim to review zoning rules and infrastructure demands before approving new large-scale projects.
Politics
Wisconsin Lawmakers Clash Over $2.5B Surplus
GOP leaders propose tax rebates, Evers wants to invest in schools

Wisconsin Senate Leader Says He's Being Left Out of Tax Relief Talks
Republican leaders in the state legislature are at odds over a potential tax relief package.
Wisconsin Air National Guard to Hold F-35 Training in Madison
Nighttime training sessions scheduled for this week in the state capital.