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Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 11, 2026: We outline Madison's finalized spending plan for 2027, Detail some lingering questions in the city's rush to implement body-worn camera policies, Examine the state of Social Security Administration in Wisconsin amid federal funding cuts, Hear how UW-Madison is investigating a rash of drugging reports at an off-campus fraternity, Broadcast th...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 10, 2026: We find out why the Police Civilian Oversight Board's appointment of a new interim monitor could lead to a standoff with the city council, Attend a game development conference at the Alliant Energy Center, Predict what could be next for the U.S. Farm Bill, Share revelations from a new indie horror film, Visit a coffee shop at Madison's Black B...

Here's your local news for Monday, November 9, 2026: We learn more about a new parent-oriented initiative in the Madison school district, Get a Wisconsin union leader's reaction to last week's blue wave, Hear how Madison residents can weigh in on the north side's development future, Consider the potential legal ramifications after Wisconsin voters approve two constitutional amendments, Mark the an...

Here's your local news for Thursday, November 5, 2026: We explain why tempers flared during county budget deliberations Wednesday, Hear how Wisconsin clean energy advocates aim to leverage the blue wave, Consider whether the big spending in Tuesday's election actually had an effect, Talk open records issues in the state's Department of Justice, Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line, Ch...

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 4, 2026: We go over the preliminary results in Tuesday's midterm, Head to an election night watch party in downtown Madison, Find out how Wisconsin Democrats plan to leverage their new majority in the state Legislature, Learn the mission behind a recent community vigil on the UW-Madison campus, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the ai...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 3, 2026: We hear what's motivating Madison area voters to participate in today's midterm election, Find out what's at stake up and down the ballot, according to Wisconsin's incumbent state attorney general, Examine how food inflation has impacted cheese prices, Sample the local flavor at a new restaurant in Puerto Morelos, Describe the democratic behavi...

Here's your local news for Monday, November 2, 2026: We hear what Madisonians had to say at a pair of listening sessions last Thursday focused on body-worn camera policy and independent oversight of police, Examine Tom Tiffany's recent pivot away from "culture war issues," Mark the anniversary of a spontaneous takeover at the Bureau of Indian Affairs' D.C. office, Teach you how to mix up a "Banana...

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 29, 2026: We share an update on the John Nolen reconstruction project, Examine the real-world impacts of Wisconsin's rising healthcare costs, Hear from a Madison alder who opposed the recent firing of the interim independent police monitor, Look forward to this year's Polish Film Festival, Discuss a case that could have big implications for state courts...

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 28, 2026: We share an update on the city of Madison's pursuit of local data center regulation, Take a closer look at the $612 million budget the Madison school board approved Monday, Hear about a recent cultural celebration on the UW-Madison campus, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1966, And much m...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 27, 2026: We explain which police oversight items made the cut at Monday's Finance Committee meeting, Meet a Democratic candidate who says her working class background would be an asset in Congress, Detail milk markup costs in the food supply chain, Check in with the Dane County clerk ahead of Election Day, Take a closer look at a late autumn migrator, A...

Here's your local news for Monday, October 26, 2026: We explain how you can weigh in on Madison's body-worn camera policies, Hear how a statewide labor union is engaging with voters, Find out why the race for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is one to watch, Discuss the latest election updates as Wisconsin heads into the home stretch, Celebrate the birthday of a renowned gospel singer and ci...

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 22, 2026: We hear why MMSD has opted to rebuild rather than renovate two aging elementary schools, Discuss key moments from Wednesday's gubernatorial debate, Explain how open records law applies to issues that are still “in the thick of it," Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line, Check in with the Flamingos as they battle to secure a home pl...

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 21, 2026: We explain what went down at Tuesday's marathon city council meeting, Learn how the federal immigration crackdown could exacerbate Wisconsin's shortage of healthcare workers, Hear why a recent merger at UW-Madison has staff sounding the alarm, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1969, And mu...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 20, 2026: We find out why Journal Mental Health wants a new county funding model, Meet an independent candidate running to represent southwest Wisconsin in the state Assembly, Debunk the Trump regime's sunny outlook on the dairy industry, Get the scoop on a local restaurateur's new cookbook, Share an autumnal update from the Dane County Humane Society's...

Here's your local news for Monday, October 19, 2026: We hear what Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board has to say about the interim independent monitor's job performance, Meet a Democratic candidate for state Assembly who says securing adequate funding for Wisconsin's public schools is a day one priority, Discuss the Pentagon spending bill currently making its way through the federal governme...

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 15, 2026: We explain how, and why, MMSD renamed three elementary schools at once this summer, Learn the history behind Polish Constitution Day, Detail the Wisconsin Supreme Court's recent back and forth over absentee ballot drop boxes, Discuss the commodification of children's toys, And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 14, 2026: We find out why Madison transit leaders are considering a fare-free system, Get a progress update on the city's Vision Zero initiative, Meet a local artist who draws inspiration from graffiti culture, Hear how the UW-Madison community responded to a touring pro-life debater, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Tra...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 13, 2026: We find out why the city's independent police monitor wants nearly double the funding next year, Hear the legal arguments for and against the three constitutional amendments set to appear on the November ballot, Explain the safety concerns surrounding Trump's imported beef, Visit a recently reopened bakery just north of Madison, Share some fun...

Here's your local news for Monday, October 12, 2026: We head to UW-Madison's Grainger Hall for a protest against Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany, Learn how a Democratic candidate for state Senate plans to support public education and family farms, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Celebrate the birthday of a lifelong activist, Teach you how to mix up a “Death...

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 8, 2026: We dig into the mayor's proposed spending plan for next year, Meet a legislative candidate who says he puts people over party politics, Examine the struggle to obtain government records 'in medias res,' Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line, Check in with the Flamingos as they battle to secure a home playoff match, And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 7, 2026: We explain why Madison's interim independent police monitor could be out of a job several months ahead of schedule, Get a progress update from the city council's new workgroup on policing policies, Take a look at UWPD's latest security and fire safety report, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 6, 2026: We find out why a city agency could soon get a new name, Sit down with the Democratic candidate running for Wisconsin's 76th Assembly District, Hear how Wisconsin's dairy farmers are faring amid the trade war with Canada, Share ideas for good cooking while camping, Explore the unique challenges of treating birds with spinal trauma, And much more...

Here's your local news for Monday, October 5, 2026: We get a progress update on a strategic plan that aims to help downtown Madison reach its full potential, Hear how the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra is deepening their community engagement efforts, Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead, Mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, Review two new movies, And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 1, 2026: We hear from Salah Sarsour's legal team, after this week's ruling that he can be deported on national security grounds, Find out why an independent running for Congress wants to abolish the Federal Reserve, Examine the first in a pair of active lawsuits challenging Wisconsin's congressional map, Talk world-building with a local playwright, Unco...

Here's your local news for Wednesday, September 30, 2026: We hear city staff's plan to prevent the development of hyperscale data centers in Madison, Consider how Wisconsin's election policy could change if either party wins unified control of the state government in November, Take a closer look at last week's alleged hazing incident at UW-Madison, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report o...