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Madison is one of the best US cities for work-life balance.  A new report by Coworking Cafe compares 100 major cities based on metrics like the average number of work hours, commute times, and opportunities for remote work.  Madison ranks tenth on the list, with the study citing better commutes and mental health than most other cities.  Other Midwest cities are at the top of the list, with Minneapolis and St. Paul at number one and two, followed by Omaha. 

As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum opens a new exhibit about the pivotal battle that turned the course of the war in the European theatre in favor of the Allies. The exhibit, D-Day, opens July 18 in Madison. The D-Day exhibit features paintings from master of the historical narrative, Keith Rocco. Four dioramas show with stunning detail the struggle and strife on the beaches of Normandy. Paired with stories and artifacts of Wisconsin men who

Gov. Tony Evers ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff across the state from sunrise until sunset on Fri., July 11, 2025, in honor of Officer Kendall Corder, who was killed in the line of duty on Sun., June 29, 2025, at the age of 32. Last week, Gov. Evers released a statement regarding Officer Corder’s passing and announced the flags would be lowered to half-staff immediately across Wisconsin until sunset on

Wisconsin Central Ltd. (CN) is announcing plans to reconstruct a railroad crossing & sidewalk inMarshfield, WI. Beginning Monday, July 14th, Wisconsin Central Ltd. (CN) is reconstructing the railroad crossing and sidewalk at STH 97, Central Avenue. The street and sidewalk will be closed at the crossing and assigned detour will be in effect. The street is expected to reopen by Monday, July 21st at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

The Northern Wisconsin State Fair continues today in Chippewa Falls. Livestock, agriculture and craft exhibitions are on tap throughout the day with Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock set as tonight’s headline music entertainment. The fair runs through Sunday with more details WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE!

We now know who was involved in a deadly Chippewa County crash. Sheriff Hakes saying that on Sunday July 5th 2025, at about 2:03PM, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 2 vehicle crash with both vehicles overturned, multiple subjects trapped in each vehicle, and one vehicle on fire in the Town of Delmar on CTH H near 110th Ave. Both occupants in one of the vehicles were trapped and one of them, Ayden Nicpon age 19 from Thorp,

In Monroe County, authorities say they have gotten to the bottom of thefts committed at last month’s Sparta Butterfest.  Police received reports on the morning of June 7th that items had been stolen from multiple vendor tents.  Sparta Police say they have identified four suspect offenders who range in age from 12 to 15.  The case has been referred to Monroe County Human Services for action.

Sentencing is being ordered for a man recently convicted on drug charges in Jackson County.  Authorities say they found heroin, marijuana and a loaded firearm inside a bag belonging to 44-year-old Thomas English during a traffic stop.  English was found guilty on charges including possession with intent to deliver narcotics and has been sentenced this week to serve two years in prison.  Prosecutors had asked for a longer sentence.

County Board Chairperson Nancy Coffey has announced the names of the final candidates for the  position of County Administrator. The Board’s Committee on Administration, which has been leading the search, met on  July 8 to review applications for the position, ultimately advancing four candidates for further consideration. The  Committee is hoping to recommend a candidate to the full Board for confirmation later this month. The next County  Administrator will replace Kathryn Schauf, who announced her retirement earlier this year.   In

Sheriff Brian Schmidt and Chief of Police Michael Hauschild are pleased to announce a joint drug  distribution investigation was conducted by the Price County Sheriff’s Office and the Phillips Police  Department. This investigation began in March of 2025. As a result of this investigation, numerous  residential search warrants were executed within and around the City of Phillips. To date, nine individuals  have been arrested in connection with this investigation. The individuals arrested and the charges  referred to the Price County