“I know they’re getting some really beneficial rain in the eastern part of the state today,” said James Otkin, a drought expert at UW-Madison. “But for us here in Dane County, it’s been another hot, dry week. And generally speaking, it’s been pretty much dry across much of the state again.”
July 29, 2026
Agriculture
Community
Owners look to reinvent former Oscar Mayer plant as a Madison tech hub
Realta, which got its start at UW-Madison, picked the site after a nationwide search, and Gov. Tony Evers and other elected officials and business leaders heralded the company’s decision to stay in Madison as a win for the entire state.
Health
How to safely eat fresh produce while avoiding cyclospora
Michelle Harnisch, a clinical dietitian at UW Health, joined News 3 Now at Noon on Tuesday to offer guidance for navigating produce purchases and food preparation during cyclospora concerns.
UW Health launches proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center for cancer patients
UW Health began offering proton therapy at Eastpark Medical Center today.
The new treatment gives patients with cancer access to a highly precise form of radiation therapy designed to target tumors while limiting radiation exposure to nearby healthy tissue.
Slam the brakes on kids taking e-bikes to ER | Our view
Madison doctors want to stem a sharp increase in emergency room visits for young people crashing on electric bikes, e-scooters and other battery-powered devices.
Parents and elected officials must heed their warning.
Athletics
Luke Fickell’s insights from Big Ten media days focused on growth, moving forward
Luke Fickell wanted to make clear that things are different with the University of Wisconsin football program.
After two losing seasons and almost all of the conversation about the Badgers over the past nine months centered on his job security, it’s unlikely he’s made a dent in outside perceptions. But he emphasized in each of his four public interviews Tuesday at Big Ten football media days that he sensed the changes on his roster and in his program can lead to success.