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First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in a Brown County horse this year
West Nile Virus risk is highest when mosquitos are most active from middle to late summer until the first killing frost.
City memo flags possible legal, rules violations by Madison police monitor
The actions come amid an ongoing dispute between the monitor and the city attorney over the monitor’s refusal to follow the same administrative rules that are followed by other city departments.
Christkindlmarket relocating from Paoli to Verona
After two winters in Paoli, the Christkindlmarket is coming to Verona December 11 through 13.
After APT wins historic Tony, artistic director says it’s time to retire
Brenda DeVita has been instrumental in developing its Core Acting Company, the Acting Apprentice Program, the addition of the indoor Touchstone Theatre and renovation of the popular Hill theatre outdoors.
Former Chicago and Cincinnati area zoo administrator named to lead Vilas Zoo
Veteran zoo leader Jeff Mitchell was chosen to become Vilas Zoo’s next director, pending County Board confirmation, with an anticipated late-October start.
Joshua Bell to open Madison Symphony Orchestra season Friday
Internationally renowned violinist and conductor Joshua Bell will lead the Madison Symphony Orchestra in its season opening at the Overture Center Friday night.
Badgers in 60: A 1-minute recap of Wisconsin players talking Week 3
BadgerExtra beat reporter Colten Bartholomew recaps his chats with Wisconsin players ahead of their home game against Eastern Michigan.
Brewers' rising star talks sport with softball-star wife
Garrett Mitchell and wife Haley Cruse Mitchell have plenty to chat about. Here's how the young Milwaukee player uses his time at home to improve.
Romo's return to air on NFL games not coming quickly
An arrest in July has kept the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback off the air in big-time contests to this point.
Wisconsin farm bankruptcies rise again after post-pandemic lull
Seven farms across Wisconsin filed for bankruptcy in the first eight months of 2026 as filings rise again after a post-pandemic lull.
As toll likely surpasses 1,100 deer, EHD outbreak worst in Wisconsin history
With an estimated toll of at least 1,100 dead white-tailed deer, the 2026 outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, is the largest in Wisconsin history.
Vintage auto-themed Ford’s Garage restaurant planned for Madison
The casual, full-service restaurants are designed to look like a 1920s service station and are inspired by the Ford Motor Company.
Active tick season will continue into the fall in Dane County
Following an active spring season of tick-related emergency department visits, this fall will likely be similar, as ticks will be active until temperatures drop below freezing.
Permanent stage part of $8 million proposed upgrade to Breese Stevens Field
A new artist greenroom and a permanent stage could be coming to historic Breese Stevens field if a $8 million renovation plan from Big Top Events is approved.
UW-Madison’s challenge: How to teach AI when AI is always changing
UW-Madison’s new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence launched this summer, even as AI company leaders are urging more caution in advancing AI.
Toys R Us returns to West Towne
The retailer closed its 55,000-square-foot store at West Towne in 2018 but has opened a much smaller store inside the mall.
How Wisconsin fans got their wish with return of football pregame song
A song that was taken out of the Badgers football pregame buildup to the team taking the field two years ago has returned.
What went wrong for the Packers in Week 1? Start with their own blunders
The Green Bay Packers failed to execute in most facets of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, leading to another catastrophic fall apart.
Speeders make the Beltline feel more like NASCAR track | John "Doc" Casey
If Madison isn't going to enforce the speed limit on the Beltline, they should remove the speed limit signs.






