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Bucky Badger celebrates successful Day of the Badger fundraiser
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (161+ words) Channel 3000 -- Bucky Badger is a happy camper after another successful Day of the Badger fundraiser The two-day annual event brings together alumni, students, and supporters to raise funds for campus programs and initiatives. Activities included a Bucky Squishy scavenger hunt,…...
Monroe school district announces layoffs after referendum failed
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (87+ words) Channel 3000 ALERT DAY conditions tonight and Friday for continued severe weather chances April 15, 2026 @ 11: 39 am Monroe schools will see cuts after a referendum failed last week. Man charged with using chemicals from University of Wisconsin lab to poison coworker Overnight storms…...
Memorial Union Terrace chairs return to UW-Madison
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (92+ words) Channel 3000 --The weather might not be ideal for it, but the Memorial Union Terrace chairs are back out The sunburst chairs were placed on the terrace today, marking a traditional sign of summer on UW-Madison's campus. These chairs signify the…...
Middleton students receive award from governor for finance class
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (204+ words) MIDDLETON, Wis. -- Two Middleton High School students were honored at the State Capitol by Gov. Tony Evers last week for their work in teaching finance classes to middle schoolers, the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District announced. Sophia Chen and Sophia…...
Madison teacher awarded for excellence in culinary, restaurant management education
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (146+ words) MADISON, Wis. -- A Madison East High School teacher was honored Tuesday for her work in the classroom. Emily Sonnemann was named the Pro Start Educator of the Year by the'Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation, a district spokesperson said. The honor…...
Kromrey Middle School students lead environmental change through recycling programs
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (429+ words) April 14, 2026 @ 6: 05 am MIDDLETON, Wis. " Three years after earning recognition in the Time for Kids Earth Day Contest, students at Kromrey Middle School continue building on their environmental success through a student-led Green Team that has transformed sustainability from classroom lessons…...
In the 608: Day of the Badger returns at UW-Madison
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (342+ words) April 14, 2026 @ 6: 05 am "Day of the Badger" is put on by the'Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association MADISON, Wis. " Spirited school pride, interactive games and opportunities to double donations are all part of this year's Day of the Badger, a two-day fundraising…...
Monroe school district announces layoffs after referendum fails
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (190+ words) MONROE, Wis. -- The School District of Monroe will lay off more than 20 people for the next school year after a referendum failed, administrators said Tuesday. The referendum asked voters to approve a total $11 million over four years to maintain staffing…...
Officials investigate Madison teacher for possible inappropriate relationship with student
3+ week, 1+ day ago (335+ words) MADISON, Wis. " The Madison Metropolitan School District said on Wednesday that it has contacted police to investigate a Vel Phillips Memorial High School teacher possibly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The school district said it was recently made…...
UW'Madison moves forward with new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (504+ words) MADISON, Wis. -- For the first time in over four decades, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is creating a new college designed to meet the demands of the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in education." The UW Board of Regents approved a…...