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Two people fall through ice into Lakes Mendota, Monona

The Madison Fire Department (MFD) rescued two individuals this week from Lakes Mendota and Monona after they fell through the ice. 

Has food insecurity improved at UW-Madison over the last year?

When a native Wisconsinite attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison on the Bucky Tuition Promise Scholarship in 2022, she thought the university would provide not only her tuition, but also for her basic needs.

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Evers announces ‘The Year of the Kid,’ focusing on child care costs, gun violence at State of the State address

Gov. Tony Evers declared 2025 “The Year of the Kid” Wednesday night at his seventh State of the State address, highlighting the tax cuts and employment rates of 2024 and solutions to gun violence in Wisconsin.

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Dane County students reported lower levels of anxiety and depression, new survey says

Dane County middle and high school students reported lower levels of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, according to a 2024 assessment from Dane County’s Department of Human Services.

Common Council approves nearly $950,000 in grants for older adult services

The Common Council approved $941,909 in grant allocation requests on Jan. 15 for agencies in Madison supporting older adult services. 

WORT at 50: the volunteers keeping local radio alive

In the 1970s, as an ambitious group of Madisonians worked tirelessly to build a community radio station, their final task was to come up with a name. They landed on “WORT,” inspired by the critical component of brewing that gives yeast the ingredients it needs to ferment. 

The rundown on UW System stories you missed over the break

While the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus seemed to be frozen in time — and ice — throughout the duration of winter break, the news never stopped to sleep nor admire the snow. Here are four stories you may have missed during this past month off campus. 

How Wisconsin’s congressional representatives voted on the TikTok ban

After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law Friday requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app’s American assets in order to keep operating in the United States, access to the app was restricted. The forced social media break was short-lived, however, as TikTok access in the U.S. was reinstated a mere 12 hours later. 

UW-Madison removes chief diversity officer, citing financial concerns

The University of Wisconsin-Madison removed chief diversity officer Dr. Lavar Charleston from his position Wednesday, citing concerns about the department’s financial affairs.

‘Justice does not wait’: Community members gather at Capitol for MLK Day Celebration

The Wisconsin State Capitol hosted its 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration Monday to honor King’s lasting impact on American history. 

Republican-controlled state Legislature approves constitutional change requiring photo ID to vote

In a 54-45 vote along party lines in the state Assembly Tuesday, the voter identification constitutional amendment received its second successive legislative session recommendation, clearing the way for the amendment to be presented to voters on the April 1 general election ballot. 

Evers announces executive order to establish Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, gun safety package

Gov. Tony Evers announced an executive order to establish the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention along with the addition of a sweeping gun safety package in his 2025-27 budget proposal at a press conference Tuesday. 

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Gov. Tony Evers signs an executive order to establish the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention on January 14, 2025. 

Republican lawmaker floats 14 week abortion ban, medical marijuana legalization

Wisconsin Republicans could reintroduce legislation banning abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy if the state supreme court upholds current state law allowing abortion up until 20 weeks of pregnancy, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, told UpFront Sunday. 

UW-Madison secures final approval for $300 million engineering building

The Wisconsin State Building Commission unanimously approved funding for the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s new engineering hall Friday, greenlighting the start of the long-awaited project.

Evers announces proposal allowing citizen initiative referendums, constitutional amendments on ballot

Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday plans to include a measure in the 2025-27 budget that would allow Wisconsinites to enact statutory and constitutional changes through majority vote at the ballot box without the Legislature’s approval. 

UW-Madison winter class of 2024 embraces plurality during commencement

The University of Wisconsin-Madison winter class of 2024 arrived at the Kohl Center Dec.15 to celebrate graduation as three keynote speakers offered advice on keeping an open mind for the future.