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Wisconsin Humanities charts a way forward
One local nonprofit is forging ahead in the face of federal funding cuts. Wisconsin Humanities is taking a transparent approach, sharing plans about its 'hibernation' period.
Tommy Washbush
The Alexander Company out on Neighborhood House rebuild
The roughly $29 million project would have demolished the current, one-story facility and redeveloped the building into five floors, with a new community center and housing units, some affordable.
Jun 17, 2025
Tony for Wisconsin / Freepik
Capitol progress on tax cut, not K-12 aids
The eight-day Capitol dance, also known as budget negotiations, is well underway in Wisconsin.
Jun 17, 2025
Lizzy Larson
Gallery: Views from Madison's 'No Kings' protest
Photographer Lizzy Larson was on the scene Saturday in downtown Madison for the 'No Kings' protest.
Jun 16, 2025
Amy Barrilleaux
Have walker, will protest
Those with accessibility challenges or who are wary of crowds found an alternative way to join the "No Kings' protests against the Trump administration's policies in Madison.
Jun 15, 2025
Lizzy Larson
‘A nationwide intervention’
The ‘No Kings’ protests across the country, including in Madison, were to “counter the idea that it's not just big city liberals who care” about the impacts of Trump policies, says Pamela Oliver, a professor emeritus at UW-Madison.
Jun 15, 2025
Dane County onboards new airport director and human services head
John Schlueter and Mark Papko will lead the Department of Human Services and Dane County Regional Airport, respectively.
Jun 13, 2025
New Wisconsin legislators sponsor ‘wish list’ bills
Freshmen lawmakers act on campaign promises with flurry of new bills.
Jun 11, 2025
10:30 AM
Join the Isthmus staff for our Community Newsroom at Pinney Library
We’d love to hear what’s on your mind and answer any questions you might have about our coverage.
Jun 9, 2025
10:00 AM
Ask the assessor
Will appealing a property assessment result in an increased value? Are lower-value homes over-assessed? Higher-value homes under-assessed? Isthmus asked these questions and more to the city assessor.
Jun 7, 2025
8:00 AM
Tommy Washbush
Pressure mounts on UW animal research
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are claiming victory in forcing UW-Madison’s Food Research Institute to create a separate fund for corporate donors that don’t want to support research that uses animals.
Jun 5, 2025
12:00 PM
Alicia Shoberg
Power struggle
A state rule demanding that each unit in a housing development has a separate meter is hampering one local developers’ housing project.
Jun 5, 2025
9:30 AM
Coburn Dukehart
We don’t talk about DEI
Several Wisconsin health care systems have removed diversity, equity and inclusion language or resources from their websites in the wake of President Donald Trump’s federal ban on funding for DEI programming.
Jun 5, 2025
7:00 AM
In the June issue
SummerTimes 2025
Don’t squander it! Isthmus wants you to enjoy your summer, because what else is summer for? South central Wisconsin is beckoning.
Pressure mounts on UW animal research
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are claiming victory in forcing UW-Madison’s Food Research Institute to create a separate fund for corporate donors that don’t want to support research that uses animals.
The cheese tour
You are in Green County — cheese country. You’ll find a surprising variety of cheese for sale as well as beer, pastries, meat sticks and clever gift-ables in homage to cows, cheese and Wisconsin.
All the state’s a stage
Wisconsinites don’t have much time to enjoy their summer, so it makes sense that theater, like dining, moves outdoors. Here’s a roundup of plays presented al fresco throughout the state.
Lavender farms thrive near Madison, and midsummer’s the best time to visit
Visiting a lavender farm means vibrant color, soothing aromas, scenic beauty and maybe even a lavender latte.
