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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 29, 2026: We get the scoop on the latest union election at SSM Health, Meet an independent candidate who's running for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district, Look forward...

Here's your local news for Monday, September 28, 2026: We hear what's on the agenda for Madison's new policing policy workgroup, Find out what issues matter most to older Wisconsin voters, Take a closer look at the...

Here's your local news for Thursday, September 24, 2026: We find out why Madison's citywide deployment of body-worn cameras could come earlier than expected, Hear the mission behind a new city council workgroup on...