A large-scale art installation, “Zig and Zag,” will transform the facade of the Racine Art Museum with colorful fabric. Led by a New York artist, volunteer sewists from Racine will use donated materials to bring this community fabric project to life.

Pablo Toral has traveled the world as a social scientist with a deep passion for environmental studies. No matter where his work or curiosity has taken him, the bicycle has always been one of his favorite ways to connect with a place. From the Atlantic rainforest of Northern Spain to the corn fields of Southern Wisconsin, his journey to becoming a Planet Bike Super Commuter is shaped by learning, meeting new people, and exploring the environment around him.     Pablo grew up in a rainy region of Northern Spain, where riding a bike was as natural as walking. His father taught...

The Hudson Star-Observer announced that it has hired Sonya Edwards for its 2026 summer internship program this. Edwards, who will be a junior next year at Beloit College, is interested in covering the arts and other stories from around the region. Email her pitches at edwardssl@beloit.edu.

A pair of Wisconsin academics note the Pope’s sentiments capture concerns over the explosion of artificial intelligence at a time when public policy isn’t keeping pace.