Candidate Q&A Candidate Q&A: State Assembly District 62 From the Candidate Q&A: Wisconsin's Nov. 3 election series ryan.patterson Oct 20, 2026 Oct 20, 2026 Updated 28 mins ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Republican Mike Bellagio is challenging incumbent Democrat Angelina Cruz for Wisconsin Assembly District 62.kAm%96 5:DEC:4E 4@G6CD }@CE9 q2J[ (:?5 !@:?E[ E96 ?@CE96C? A2CE @7 #24:?6[ E96 D@FE96C? A2CE @7 r2=65@?:2 2?5 E96 ?@CE962DE6C? 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Tommy Thompson asks Regents to delay hiring a new UW system president Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson sent a letter to the Board of Regents on Monday, the same day finalists for the president position made …
Is artist Noah Kahan playing a concert at Camp Randall? What we know Several social media posts coinciding with the indie-folk artist Noah Kahan’s tour release date hint at an appearance at Camp Randall.
When a new UW system president will be chosen The UW Board of Regents has announced a closed-door meeting to consider a search committee’s recommendation for the next president, who will l…
We want to give students $200 to help a person in need. You can help Through Helping Hands, students tell us about someone in need who could use $200.
Rutabaga Paddle Sports to close; shutdown also spells the end of Canoecopia Owner Darren Bush had tried selling his Rimrock Road shop, but market forces made it difficult to find a buyer.
