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After long battle, Governor Evers signs Gail's Law

Posted March 19, 202600:51:04

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 19, 2026:

  • We explain what changes under Wisconsin's new breast cancer screening law,
  • Meet...

Madison’s "sustainability champions” share progress update

Posted March 18, 202600:48:20

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 18, 2026:

  • We hear how a cohort of city staff are advancing Madison's sustainability plan,
  • Explain...

Despite neighbors’ opposition, Plan Commission backs west side development

Posted March 17, 202600:50:44

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 17, 2026:

  • We find out why concerned parents flooded the public comment session at Monday's Plan...

City seeks public feedback on Odana Hills Golf Course redesign

Posted March 16, 202600:50:26

Here's your local news for Monday, March 16, 2026:

  • We hear about some possible improvements coming soon to a west side golf course,
  • Meet...

Senator Baldwin demands answers on Trump's "war of choice" in Iran

Posted March 12, 202600:50:34

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 12, 2026:

  • We hear how Senator Baldwin is fighting to stop the war in Iran,
  • Meet a candidate...