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.comIsthmus 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.