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VERONA - A Verona Area High School senior has received what is believed to be one of the largest scholarships in the country after being awarded $400,000 from a Boys & Girls Club of Dane County donor. Jakylah Powers was selected from more than 90 applicants for the nonprofit's largest...

A unique space combining play and coffee just opened in Verona out of the owners dream to have a place that parents and kids could both enjoy. Play Zone opened in Verona in February, and owner Fabiola Meschisi had a dream of a cafe with a play space for kids. The cafe serves coffee and light food, where parents can...

The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last 24 hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed,...

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office used a drone to arrest a suspect who did not stop at a traffic stop early Tuesday morning.

Dane County’s logistics scene is buzzing, with solid opportunities for folks who like to keep things moving. From warehouse coordination to delivery and leadership roles, there’s something for every level of experience.

10-11 a.m., Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St. Ryan Jacobson, project executive at Findorff, will offer an inside look at the company’s history, landmark projects and the local developments that have shaped the community. Baby Story Time. 10:30-11 a.m. or 1-1:30 p.m., Verona Public Library, 500 Silent St. Intended...

Homeowners across Madison would see their properties rezoned under a proposal to speed up the approval process for some alterations to houses and allow city planning staff to focus more attention on larger projects. The change would affect around 4,000 single-family and two-family homes in areas currently zoned for...

Dear Editor: Thank you for the update on the two completed housing developments and the one still in the works at Huxley Yards ("553 affordable housing units set to open in Madison," March 24). There’s plenty of grumbling about Madison’s housing boom, about blocked views and encroachment of multistory apartments...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A person died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday after police say the individual tried to start a home on fire, Madison Police Department said. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Northland Drive around midnight after a homeowner discovered someone pouring gasoline on the...

Dane County’s retail and customer service scene is buzzing this month, with opportunities from local shops to major brands. Whether you’re after flexible hours or a full-time career path, there’s something here for every schedule and skill level.