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COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. — A garage was considered a total loss following a fire in Cottage Grove early Sunday morning. The Cottage Grove Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the 300 block of North Main Street shortly after 1 a.m. and found a detached garage engulfed in flames.

An independent investigation of two former administrators at Lori Mann Carey Elementary School found the leaders violated Madison school district disciplinary policies and other safety protocols, but the investigators were unable to substantiate other claims of retaliation and concerns from parents and staff,...

MADISON, Wis. — A 44-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday for an alleged hit-and-run and her fourth offense operating while intoxicated on Madison's east side, police said.

MADISON, Wis. — A woman reported to Madison police that she was held at knifepoint by a man she met online earlier this month.

FITCHBURG, Wis. — A Fitchburg woman known for years as a local greenhouse owner and beloved News 3 Now contributor has died in an apparent murder on the Caribbean island of Antigua.

As the new year gets underway, the live music scene in Madison is already shaping up to be a strong one. From veteran artists hitting the road for milestone anniversaries to rising acts bringing fresh energy, the first few months of the year offer plenty of reasons to get out and catch a show. Here are five upcoming...

Due to the holiday, buses will operate Sunday schedules on Thursday, January 1, 2026. There will be no extended service on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31. Buses will follow a regular weekday schedule. There will be no extended service on New Year's Eve. Route 80 operates weekend recess schedule.

MADISON - Jean Miriam (Brownlow) Sherman was born in Wild Rose, Wis., on May 22, 1943. Welcoming her home were her mother, Margaret, father, Carl, and big sister, Mary. Brothers Chuck and Jim joined the family in the coming years. Jean graduated from Wild Rose High School in 1961 and the Wisconsin State...

We’re looking back at some of our favorite stories from 2025. This story from back in May is one of A. David Dahmer’s favorites. Some childhood school memories just stay with you for the rest of your life. Beloved Madison artist and community leader Lilada Gee had the opportunity to return to her alma mater — 55...

Pauline Kael, the late, celebrated film critic for The New Yorker, once described the excitement of going to the movies like this: “There’s nothing quite like that moment when the lights go down and all our hopes are concentrated on the screen.”