Kerri Kane is the founder and president of Waunakee Project Brave, an organization dedicated to breaking the stigma associated with mental health and substance abuse,
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These stories were produced by professional master’s students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication in spring 2025.
Wings, drinks, laughs and Jeopardy!
Do you hear that? It’s the theme music of “Jeopardy!” playing as you are scanning your brain to recall a bit of trivia, with a
Assistant principal finds value in private education
It only took one year of teaching at an inner-city public school in Milwaukee for Karen Rohrer to change her mind and return to Blessed
Historic cabin slated for major renovation
For over 50 years, a lakeside spot on the north shore of Lake Mendota offered a fun-filled summer camp for boys that attracted children and
How a group of Madison women over 50 combats loneliness and finds community
Drumlin Ridge Winery buzzed with conversation as the members of the Madison Women 50+ group poured in for an afternoon of wine and puzzles. The
A one of a kind gem: How a business owner’s appreciation for art, community and coworkers drives a local gift shop
Shelves and display cases filled with trinkets, treasures and thoughtful gifts line the walls of the brick corner shop in downtown Middleton. Greeting cards, home
Chapter 150: Madison Public Library’s past and future
Madison Public Library marked its 150th anniversary with a look at how far it’s come and where it’s headed. As a third space and a
Worship across cultures at Blackhawk Church
On a Sunday morning at Blackhawk Church in Middleton, voices rise in unison — some in English, some in Spanish. Hands lift, eyes close. For
The heart behind Apex Nutrition
True health goes beyond nutrition—it thrives in the connections we build and in the communities that support us. Apex Nutrition in Middleton, a nutrition bar
Have you read this? Little Free Libraries foster community in Madison
A little girl heaves a metal stool half her size and a third her body weight over to the doors of a small structure in
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