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4 days ago |
wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - For more than a century, the Oscar Mayer plant was a fixture of Madison’s north side — pumping out hot dogs, lunch meats, and a particular scent that longtime residents still remember. “I remember the smell when you would drive by. It was a very distinctive smell,” said Laleña Lampe, board member of The Bodgery, a nonprofit makerspace now operating inside the historic factory.
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5 days ago |
wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Once known for police calls and safety concerns, a former east side motel has been transformed into an affordable housing development shaped by community input and rebuilt trust. For years, the building at 4757 Hayes Road had a reputation in Madison’s east side neighborhood—just not the kind anyone wanted. Once a rundown Super 8, it became known for frequent police calls and safety concerns.
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5 days ago |
wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Property owners in Madison have until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2 to file an official objection to their 2025 property assessments. These assessments reflect the estimated market value of a property as of January 1, 2025, and they play a key role in determining future property taxes. In Madison, the Open Book period — the window to informally discuss assessments with the Assessor’s Office — closed on May 23.
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6 days ago |
weau.com | Shaina Nijhawan
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - ATV and UTV season is back in full swing — and with it, a renewed push across Wisconsin for safety and education as interest in the sport continues to grow. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned rider, safety starts before your engine even turns on. That’s the message from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and longtime volunteers who say a missing helmet or a single mistake can be the difference between a fun ride and a tragic one.
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6 days ago |
wmtv15news.com | Shaina Nijhawan
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - ATV and UTV season is back in full swing — and with it, a renewed push across Wisconsin for safety and education as interest in the sport continues to grow. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned rider, safety starts before your engine even turns on. That’s the message from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and longtime volunteers who say a missing helmet or a single mistake can be the difference between a fun ride and a tragic one.
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