Madison WI

Hidden behind an unassuming orange facade in Madison’s east side sits a culinary treasure that locals mention in hushed tones, as if sharing a precious secret they’re both proud of and reluctant to spread. The Green Owl Cafe doesn’t announce itself with flashy signage or celebrity endorsements –...

MADISON, Wis. — Madison Police need help finding a missing teenager. 13-year-old Cherish Golden-Smith was last seen by her mother on August 25 on the city’s west side. She was supposed to return to her mother on Morraine View Drive near Elver Park on September 2. It’s unclear what she was wearing when she went missing.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Wisconsin trade organization, “WiscoFAST”, has lost its lawsuit against the Department of Revenue over new vape product regulations. That law just took effect this week and is already changing the landscape for vape shop owners across Wisconsin. The law bans most vape...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Large-scale art installations are lighting up the night sky on Madison’s east side as GLEAM returns for a 10th year. The annual outdoor art exhibit at Olbrich Botanical Gardens features light installations created by local, regional and international designers. Covering 16-acres, visitors can...

The Dane County Board postponed voting Thursday on a five-year contract that would hire a private firm to provide communication services for people detained at the county jail. Keith Furman, who represents part of Madison's west side on the board, proposed delaying the vote until Sept. 18 over last-minute changes...

Kirk Bangstad here from the Minocqua Brewing Company, and we just learned that there’s going to be another “No Kings” rally this coming October 18th across America, and a “No Kings” Mobilization Kick-Off call on September 18th.

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Fire Department crews responded to a downtown coffee shop Thursday afternoon after an electrical issue caused a small fire.

Construction of a new U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarine named the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 is underway. A Madison-based nonprofit recently displayed an inflatable replica of the sub at the Price County Fair as part of its outreach mission to support the crew of the vessel once it's commissioned. “Among our...

Allison Daminger was in graduate school when she learned that men and women use their time differently: On average, men spend more time on paid work, and women spend more time on unpaid work.

City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced her 2026 Executive Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Tuesday at Reindahl Park, prioritizing investments in infrastructure and affordable housing. The plan addresses how Madison will meet long-term community needs while also improving operational efficiency...