Joe Vanden Plas

As the senior writer of In Business Madison, Joe researches and writes content for the monthly print magazine, the daily e-newsletters, and networking events. With 40 years of experience in journalism, including 25 in the Capital Region, the 1983 UW–Stevens Point graduate has covered government, business, athletics, and culture. Outside the office, the Green Bay native enjoys power walks with wife Patty, classic movies, and sporting events.

Sale of Mineral Point’s Ben Franklin store closes Wednesday

Future of the popular store is in doubt

Maurer’s Urban Market opens on Madison’s south side

The city supported its development and owns the commercial space

Six people die in Sauk County plane crash

Plane went down at 9:31 p.m. Tuesday in the town of Dellona

Liv’s Drink Emporium to open Madison location

Soda and coffee shop is known for its peanut butter cold brew

Medical College dedicates Michels Center for Cancer Discovery

Unveiling ceremony celebrates the Michels family’s $27 million donation

Evers wants Trump to help more northern counties affected by drought

Governor says several counties have been left behind in disaster declaration

DNR issues formal notice of violation to Enbridge

Pipeline company could face additional enforcement action

State announces $6.6M in grants to train workers in AI

Grants to 84 employers will train 3,800 workers

Wisconsin’s prison population reaches new record

Wisconsin’s prisons are over capacity by more than 5,000 people

Senators want Trump to reverse course on Russian diesel

Bipartisan group of U.S. senators say Trump is providing Putin a lifeline