How Otis Redding eerily predicted his own tragic death in Wisconsin lake
Lake Monona holds a dark day in music history. On December 10, 1967, a twin-engine plane crashed into its icy waters just four miles from Madison’s airport. Soul legend Otis Redding, only 26, died along with four teenage members of his backing band, the Bar-Kays. The crash came just...
Wisconsin leads nation in prescription drugs collected during fall Drug Take Back
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin collected more unwanted medications during fall Drug Take Back this year than any other state, the state Department of Justice said Tuesday.
Gov. Evers invites public to contribute ornaments for holiday tree honoring troops
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers is inviting the public to contribute ornaments for this year's 2025 "Tribute to Our Troops," holiday tree at the executive residence.
Archaeologists dig into Wisconsin’s ancient effigy mounds in new book
When Robert Birmingham moved to Madison more than 30 years ago to start his job at the Wisconsin Historical Society, he was “blown away” by how many effigy mounds were in the city and the surrounding lakes. “That’s really what got me interested in finding out more and … explaining what a spectacular phenomenon this...
Daily Calls: November 10-11, 2025
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,...
18 local Thanksgiving offerings for dine-in and takeout
These restaurants and bakeries in Madison are offering both dine-in meals and take-and-bake options to ease the stress of planning and cooking a Thanksgiving meal.
Goodman Center looking for donations, volunteers for annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Goodman Community Center is looking for community support as it plans to provide the fixings to make full Thanksgiving meals at home for 4,000 families — more than 25,000 Dane County residents — during its annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. The Goodman Thanksgiving Basket Drive has been a tradition...
Experience the magic at 2025 Shine on Madison Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony
MADISON, Wis. -- With the holidays just around the corner, people are invited to attend the Shine On Madison Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 22, bringing a pre-Thanksgiving activity for the entire family.
In the 608: Nonprofit group to hand more than $100,000 to two Madison nonprofits...
MONONA, Wis. -- 100 Men and the Women's Collective are teaming up to benefit local nonprofits who are changing Madison lives for the better.
Towns along ‘MadWaukee’ corridor seeing more growth
MADISON, Wis. — Many communities along I-94 between Madison and Milwaukee are seeing a lot of growth. Economic leaders have started referring to it as “The MadWaukee Corridor.”. The Kinateders decided to buy a home in Johnson Creek because of its central location, better affordability and small-town feel.
