Isthmus

Isthmus is an independent, locally-owned news source based in Madison, Wisconsin. In print weekly, online all the time. Smart, original, timely content covering news, politics, arts, music, food, sports, shopping — and more — all integral to life in the capital region. We emphasize journalistic excellence and high quality design, along with a sharply honed instinct for local happenings, and the best events calendar in town. Always free! View our media kit here: mediakit.isthmus.com Isthmus Publishing Company was founded on April 9, 1976, by Vincent P. O'Hern and Fred Milverstedt. On July 10, 2014, Craig Bartlett, Jeff Haupt and Mark Tauscher, partners in Madison-based Red Card Media, purchased the publishing company. Red Card Media also owns Red Card Off-Campus Meal Plan. Isthmus Publishing is a member of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia, and the Alternative Weekly Network. Print circulation is confirmed by Verified Audit.