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MADISON, Wis. -- Devonte Gafford was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing 20-year-old Devon Grant outside the Harmony Apartments on Madison's far east side in 2023.

Community advocate Shar-Ron Buie will be honored with the Transformation Award and JustDane will be honored with the Community Impact Award at the 2025 MOSES Transformation Celebration Gala on Saturday, Nov. 22, 5-9 p.m., at the Brassworks building of the Goodman Community Center on Madison’s East Side. At the...

A student recently shared their disappointment on social media after being denied admission to the art program for Spring 2026, despite having signed a transfer agreement. The student, who completed all requirements from MATC, is now considering reapplying for the Fall term. The incident has sparked a discussion...

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MADISON, Wis. — The City of Madison Engineering team will temporarily close a portion of Milwaukee Street to through traffic on Thursday.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The City of Madison Streets Division will not collect trash or recycling on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025. This is due to Thanksgiving and Ho-Chunk Day. The division’s offices and drop-off sites will also be closed on these dates. Residents should note changes to their regular collection...

Archaeologists identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a prehistoric parking lot. The canoes were found submerged in Madison’s Lake Mendota: “It’s a parking spot that’s been used for millennia.”

MADISON, Wis. — A tragic vehicle fire along the southbound Highway 51 frontage road left one person dead Monday morning after the car reportedly crashed into a tree and burst into flames. Firefighters pulled the victim from the burning vehicle, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene, according to...

Linda D. Scott, dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing, died Monday at the age of 69, the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced Tuesday. “She dedicated herself — and the school — to making the world a better place by reducing health disparities and addressing complex healthcare needs. She knew (and made sure we...