Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ seventh State of the State address focuses on middle-class tax cuts, help with child care and youth mental health.
A new state law is pushing schools to revamp literacy education, but more than half of Madison third through eighth graders are not proficient in math.
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A new state law is pushing schools to revamp literacy education, but more than half of Madison third through eighth graders are not proficient in math.
See "The Brutalist" at UW Cinematheque, join the Shakira tribute band Hips Don't Lie, participate in the Grown-up Book Fair and more.
Since its inception in 2014, the Madison Reading Project has become a leading force for youth literacy. It provides free books to underserved children throughout the greater Dane County area.
In this week's podcast, Mike Lucas and Tom Oates remember Bob Uecker and discuss the best college football program money can buy: Ohio State.
Ed Nuttycombe, the retired Hall of Fame track coach for Wisconsin, says the university's plans threaten the future of Badgers track and field and cross country.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie delivered the keynote address at the 40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance, held at Overture Center for the Arts in Madison on Monday, Jan. 20.
Paul Fanlund: Wisconsin’s two-term Democratic governor shares thoughts on Donald Trump, the Republican Legislature and a possible third term.
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John Nichols: Joe Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land, and legal scholars like Laurence Tribe and Russ Feingold agree.
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Dave Zweifel: Donald Trump has discussed turning over the long-standing service to for-profit companies that will likely slash costs and reduce service.
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Pocan stood on the side of the vast majority of Wisconsinites who elected him, and he is also standing on the right side of history.
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Cooking with the Cap Times returns as a live event on Thursday, Jan. 23. Become a Cap Times member to join us in person at Furniture & ApplianceMart.
The creative pastry chef behind the Baked Lab, a bakery and learning laboratory, was featured at Cooking with the Cap Times on Dec. 19. Become a Cap Times member to attend next month's event.
Cap Times staff members will discuss campaign 2024 in a free event on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Arts + Literature Laboratory in downtown Madison.
The former executive chef for both The Ready Set and Good Co. Pioneer Pointe was the featured chef at Cooking with the Cap Times on Nov. 21. Become a Cap Times member to attend next month's event.
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Public officials and nonprofit providers in the Madison area are grappling with prevention efforts — a less costly practice than relying on shelters.
Donald Trump won a higher percentage of votes in UW-Madison districts this year than in 2020 or 2016. Many say the economy explains the shift.
Teens can buy delta-8, delta-9 and THCA legally in Wisconsin, and there are no safety checks. Some in the industry and the Legislature want to set limits.
From “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” to Waylan St. Paylan and “Guys on Ice,” here’s what you need to know about upcoming shows.
The Evjue Foundation has provided $70 million to charitable, cultural and educational organizations in the Dane County area since Cap Times founder William T. Evjue died in 1970.
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The Kids Fund is an annual reader-supported fund drive for charities that help Madison-area children.