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Here's your local news for Thursday, November 5, 2026: We explain why tempers flared during county budget deliberations Wednesday, Hear how Wisconsin clean energy advocates aim to leverage the blue wave, Consider whether the big spending in Tuesday's election actually had an effect, Talk open records issues in the state's Department of Justice, Tell you the best spots to cast your fishing line, Check in with the Flamingos ahead of their semifinal match on Sunday, And much more.

Here's your local news for Wednesday, November 4, 2026: We go over the preliminary results in Tuesday's midterm, Head to an election night watch party in downtown Madison, Find out how Wisconsin Democrats plan to leverage their new majority in the state Legislature, Learn the mission behind a recent community vigil on the UW-Madison campus, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1969, And much more.

Here's your local news for Tuesday, November 3, 2026: We hear what's motivating Madison area voters to participate in today's midterm election, Find out what's at stake up and down the ballot, according to Wisconsin's incumbent state attorney general, Examine how food inflation has impacted cheese prices, Sample the local flavor at a new restaurant in Puerto Morelos, Describe the democratic behavior of birds, And much more.

Here's your local news for Monday, November 2, 2026: We hear what Madisonians had to say at a pair of listening sessions last Thursday focused on body-worn camera policy and independent oversight of police, Examine Tom Tiffany's recent pivot away from "culture war issues," Mark the anniversary of a spontaneous takeover at the Bureau of Indian Affairs' D.C. office, Teach you how to mix up a "Banana Hammock" cocktail, Review some new on-screen offerings, And much more.

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 29, 2026: We share an update on the John Nolen reconstruction project, Examine the real-world impacts of Wisconsin's rising healthcare costs, Hear from a Madison alder who opposed the recent firing of the interim independent police monitor, Look forward to this year's Polish Film Festival, Discuss a case that could have big implications for state courts' influence on election administration, Get in the Halloween spirit with help from a living st

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 28, 2026: We share an update on the city of Madison's pursuit of local data center regulation, Take a closer look at the $612 million budget the Madison school board approved Monday, Hear about a recent cultural celebration on the UW-Madison campus, Broadcast the most comprehensive weather report on the airwaves, Travel back in time to 1966, And much more.