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The Astronomy Behind The Fabled Star Of Bethlehem

One of the most fabled stars in human history, the Star of Bethlehem, is also one of the biggest mysteries. ...

Cliff The DJ Brings His Passion To Local Radio

Two years ago, a neighborhood center in Madison landed a hard-to-come-by license to its own low-power FM radio frequency. Now ...

A New Year’s Baby

Every new year comes with a New Year’s baby. It’s a big job to be a newly birthed minor celebrity. ...

Finding Her Authentic Self

Recognizing who you are and deciding to take steps to live that life takes a lot of reflection and time. ...

Bah Humbug! Christmases Past In Milwaukee

It seems like the back to school sales are barely over when the Christmas trees start to appear. The commercial ...

Memory And Voicemails

I listened to the voice recording wishing I had been more persuasive. “You know, Mom,” I crooned over the phone ...

Wisconsin 101: Yerkes Telescope And The Birthplace Of Astrophysics

The 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, contains the world’s largest refracting lenses. Built in 1895, the telescope ...

Career Change Leads To Passion For Carpentry

Construction trades are extraordinarily male - less than 2 percent of carpenters are women. But Madison College is hoping to ...

Pay It Forward

There’s tremendous power in giving. When writer Crystal Chan was the beneficiary of kindness in an unlikely place – Chicago ...

Yoga Brings Sense Of Calm In A New City

People do yoga for many reasons. For Ellery Lawry, yoga provided the grounding she needed in a new town. Breathe ...

Cynthia Woodland Reflects On Her Grandmother’s Life

Cynthia Woodland remembers the woman she calls “the last of the big mamas” — the matriarch of her family.  In ...

Iconic Penguin Server Was Essential Party Piece

Produced by the West Bend Aluminum Company, the Penguin Hot and Cold Server was an essential cocktail party piece in ...

Wisconsin Life #410: “Go Big”

This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of Orange Crush, a high school pep ...

Hunter Still Drives Deer To Honor His Brothers

Ron Weber made his first drive as a teenager with his brothers. His brothers have since passed away but Weber ...