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When temperatures plunged to -4°F in Madison, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin shut down but the city's 62 electric buses kept running. Just four years after electric buses failed miserably in the cold, new technology is proving that zero-emission transit can handle brutal Midwestern winters.
Madison's all-electric bus fleet just conquered a Wisconsin winter without a single weather-related breakdown. After years of false starts and battery failures, the city's transit system finally cracked the code on cold-weather electric transport.
The Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey team brought their ninth national championship trophy home to Madison, where thousands of fans packed LaBahn Arena and State Street to celebrate back-to-back titles. Players and coaches reflected on an emotional, challenging season that ended with their best hockey when it mattered most.
For 10 years, a Wisconsin journalist was told "get sober first" before getting help. Then she found SMART Recovery, a peer support program co-founded by a Madison psychologist that welcomes people wherever they are in their journey.
Madison, Wisconsin just made every new city building meet gold-level environmental standards, proving sustainable design saves money while fighting climate change. The city already exceeded these goals with 12 of 14 buildings earning top certifications.
A medical technology company is investing nearly $2 million to expand its Madison facility and create dozens of high-paying jobs. The move strengthens Wisconsin's growing reputation as a biohealth innovation hub.
Rental car locations in Wisconsin are solving two problems at once by opening their electric vehicle charging stations to the public. Now anyone can charge up in Appleton and Madison, not just customers renting cars.
Madison, Wisconsin is building the first U.S. dementia village where people with memory loss can live in a real neighborhood instead of a sterile facility. Inspired by a groundbreaking Dutch model, the $40 million campus will open in 2027 with homes, shops, and theaters designed to feel like everyday life.
College students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are fixing bikes for kids, tutoring middle schoolers, and building homes instead of just hitting the books. Their Badger Volunteers program has grown from 12 students to 360 this semester alone.
A young boy climbed inside a restaurant claw machine in Madison, Wisconsin, and got stuck among the stuffed toys. Quick-thinking firefighters calmed the frightened child and safely freed him within minutes. ##
A $40 million project in Madison, Wisconsin will let people with dementia shop, dine, and live with dignity in America's first "dementia village." The six-acre community replaces traditional nursing homes with a Main Street feel where residents control their own daily routines.
From Madison's frozen lakes to West Allis rinks, Wisconsin has turned winter into a training ground for Olympic greatness. Six homegrown athletes have combined for 11 gold medals and multiple world records across five decades.
Wisconsin's capital hosted America's oldest official state MLK Day celebration, bringing together leaders and activists to honor Dr. King's vision during the nation's 250th anniversary year. Governor Tony Evers and journalist Ahmed Baba spoke about unity and the ongoing fight to fulfill America's founding promises. #
The Kappa Psi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority marks half a century of sisterhood and community impact in Madison with a three-day celebration. The milestone honors generations of members who've shaped the city through education, government, and mentorship.
Wisconsin lawmakers just introduced a groundbreaking bill to power the entire state with 100% clean energy by 2050. If passed, Wisconsin would join three neighboring states already leading the clean energy revolution.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.
Wisconsin is building 78 new electric vehicle charging stations with $78 million in federal funding, ensuring drivers are never more than 50 miles from a quality charger. The state DOT is focusing two-thirds of stations in northern Wisconsin to boost tourism and ease range anxiety for EV owners.
After decades protecting kids as a prosecutor, Deirdre Garton is now feeding them through urban farms. Her work with Rooted brings fresh food and farming education to thousands in Madison.
A Madison nonprofit just became one of three organizations nationwide chosen to speed breakthrough mental health treatments to patients faster. The federal government is slashing review times from up to 10 months down to just one or two.
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