Louis Livingston-Garcia

Louis Livingston-Garcia is newsletter editor for IB Madison and covers many beats, including small businesses and the airport's happenings. When he can, he likes to cover gaming, craft beverage and soccer. 

US auto sales predicted to fall by 2040

A decade ago, the auto industry hit a record with 17.6 million vehicles sold, but analysts say that is not likely to happen again

Capitol Lakes breaks ground on Bassett Place July 1

Bassett Place will have 49 apartments that range from 1,060 square feet to 1,830

Department of Revenue sends out first round of $14.5M in Innovation Grants

The program provides $300 million to support local governments and tribal nations with transferring services and duties to another eligible entity

Ribbon-cutting celebrates official opening of expanded Warner Park recreation center

Renovations to the original building include a new fitness center

Massage parlor shut down amid prostitution investigation

The spa is located in the Lakewood Plaza Shopping Center in Maple Bluff

Jennifer Mann steps down as president of Coca-Cola

John Murphy, president and CFO of Coca-Cola, will oversee Mann's role on an interim basis

Report: Wisconsin families are being priced out of regulated child care

The 2026 Child Care Market Survey found child care costs are rising faster than expected

WisDOT announces effort to expand passenger rail into Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha counties

To do so, Amtrak would need to build on existing railroad infrastructure to extend two daily Hiawatha Chicago-to-Milwaukee trains

Middleton Chamber of Commerce hosting NFL’s Joe Thomas as speaker

Thomas will speak at the chamber's new Signature Series, an annual event debuting Aug. 25 in Madison

Oakstone Market coming to Cottage Grove

The market will feature over 50 local artists and makers along with a variety of food vendors