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Eugenio Martinez launched Cubarican’s Cocina to bring the bold, comforting flavors of authentic Cuban and Puerto Rican home cooking to the Madison area. “I just really like to prepare some delicious home-cooked meals. If you grew up Puerto Rican or Cuban, it’s what your mom or grandma made for you,” Martinez tells Madison365. “My menu is actually kind of big for a food...

MADISON, Wis. — It was a bittersweet day at the Henry Vilas Zoo as the city said goodbye to Bandit, the five-year-old red panda who has been in Madison for four years. The zoo hosted a farewell party for Bandit on Wednesday ahead of his departure tomorrow. He is being moved to another AZA-accredited institution.

Spring cleaning will take place in about 80% of homes this year, but chemicals and cleaning supplies are a huge risk for children.

Last week, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved 2025 RES-403, amending the 2026 county budget to remove $80,000 in funding for the Dane County Sheriff's Office use of the Flock automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system and prohibiting further expenditures on the system. “There are well-documented concerns about how...

After severe storms rolled through the area last week, local contractors are swamped trying to repair damage.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After last week’s heavy rain and storms, Dane County lakes may look normal—but experts say what those storms washed into the water could have a bigger impact in the months ahead. County leaders say conditions are right where they should be for this time...

The line stretching out the door on State Street in Madison isn’t for a concert or a sample sale, it’s for pizza that’ll change your entire understanding of what belongs on dough. Ian’s Pizza has turned the simple act of grabbing a slice into a pilgrimage that...

Here’s something that sounds too good to be true but absolutely isn’t: a world-class zoo in Madison that doesn’t charge admission. Henry Vilas Zoo has been offering free access to hundreds of animals for generations, proving that the best things in life really can be free, especially when they involve giraffes.

Persian cuisine is renowned for creating a sweet-and-sour balance, combining meats with fruits, berries and sour citrus, such as dried limes. On Saturday, diners had multiple choices to taste the flavors and complexity of this food at a sold-out dinner showcasing the food and culture of Iran. This was the...

Whether you’re planning a relaxed morning out or an elevated dining experience, these Mother’s Day events and menus make it easy to create a day that feels special. The post Mother’s Day Events & Dining in Wisconsin 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Wisconsin .