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Efficiency Navigator program accepting new applicants

Posted April 6, 202600:48:56

Here's your local news for Monday, April 6, 2026:

  • We learn how a multi-city initiative is helping reduce climate emissions and renters' energy...

UW System puts money over morals, student activists say

Posted April 1, 202600:51:39

Here's your local news for Wednesday, April 1, 2026:

  • We get a progress update on Madison's housing development goals,
  • Detail a new...

Abortion rights are on the ballot this spring, advocates say

Posted March 31, 202600:48:57

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 31, 2026:

  • We find out what's at stake in next week's Wisconsin Supreme Court election,
  • Detail...

Thousands join "No Kings" protest in Madison

Posted March 30, 202600:50:43

Here's your local news for Monday, March 30, 2026:

  • We head to downtown Madison for this weekend's rally against the Trump regime,
  • Talk...

County board in the dark on talks with Coliseum investor

Posted March 26, 202600:49:31

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 26, 2026:

  • We detail county supervisors' misgivings amid contract negotiations with FPC Live,
  • Find...