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GM Banh Mi , a new quick-service restaurant on West Johnson Street that specializes in banh mi, became the only dedicated Vietnamese eatery in downtown Madison in November.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Karen Johannsen, a family member of the owners of the longtime Madison staple Johannsen’s Greenhouse, has been killed in Antigua, the Wisconsin State Journal confirmed. Johannsen was the daughter of the former owners of Johannsen’s Greenhouse, which closed its doors after 50 years in 2013....

While many were snowed in on Monday, the blizzard's sustained storm-force winds called locals and tourists alike to Presque Isle's black rocks in Marquette. (December 29, 2025) COPYRIGHT 2025 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Religious culinary traditions play an important role in shaping the culture of a place. In Wisconsin, a notable example of this is the Friday fish fry, a custom rooted in the Catholic tradition of abstaining from eating the meat of land-based animals on Fridays. Fish fries originated in this context, but the...

We’re looking back at some of our favorite stories from 2025. This story from October is one of Robert Chappell’s favorites. This is another story where the word “favorite” doesn’t feel quite right. I always appreciate the opportunity to shine a light on moves that public officials would rather keep quiet. – Rob.

TOWN OF WESTPORT, Wis. — A Waunakee man, whose dog was found dead at his home, was arrested Friday afternoon following a multi-day investigation related to domestic offenses, the Dane County Sheriff's Office reported on Tuesday.

Wisconsin fans have one name prominent name in mind for Luke Fickell to hire, and maybe a few other suggestions too.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -A Dane County addiction treatment center will no longer provide detox services in 2026. Tellurian Behavioral Health has operated the county’s detox center for decades, serving people experiencing substance abuse crises, mental illness and homelessness. The center will stop providing detox...

Dear Editor: Thank you for explaining the complexity of recent projections of population growth in Madison and Dane County ("New Dane County population projections see growth accelerating," Dec. 18). It’s clear to this not unbiased resident why Madison’s many amenities mentioned by Jason Valerius are attractive to...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Another round of snow hitting the area comes with another challenge: keeping roads safe when salt doesn’t work as well. With strong winds and dropping temperatures, salt on roads ends up in lakes, and experts say there are concerns about what it’s doing to the environment and drinking water.