Madison WI

Madison’s mayor is asking for others to pitch in additional funding for the city’s new 250-bed men’s homeless shelter on Bartillon Drive. That includes Dane County, the private sector, and, in what could be a new regional partnership, surrounding municipalities. “Most of our surrounding communities do not...

Community members rallied Wednesday in support of more than 20 unhoused individuals who will be displaced from the Dairy Drive campground this weekend. Those currently living are now forced to leave their shelters at the Dairy Drive camp site, 3202 Dairy Dr., by Sept. 26 after Madison’s Common Council voted against...

MADISON, Wis. -- A fight between a woman with a knife and a man with a gun ended with both being arrested Wednesday afternoon, Madison police said.

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police were searching for suspects after a person was punched in the head at a Metro bus stop Wednesday afternoon.

The Monroe Street Farmer’s Market brings fresh produce and vibrant bouquets, Barrett’s Bagels before they sold out in the first two hours and live music to the near-West side neighborhood. The market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MSFM is located in the parking lot of Edgewood High...

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -The Little Playroom Café on Madison’s west side is not your ordinary play space. Opened in August, the brand-new indoor play space includes unique playroom for children accompanied by a cozy cafe lounge for parents and caregivers to relax. The play area includes slides, climbing...

Madison’s restaurant scene has experienced some churn going into the school year. Along with a smattering of openings, the city has also seen notable closings. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. at Hilldale announced its final day open will be Nov. 8. A Pig in a Fur Coat will close Sept. 26 — it’s expected to become a...

Rutabaga Paddlesports, a family-owned paddle sports gear retailer near Madison, will close at the end of 2025, owner Darren Bush announced on Sept. 21. Bush said in a Substack post Sept. 21 he is retiring from retail to pursue certification to become a professional chaplain after more than 30 years at Rutabaga. Bush...

UW Health is sharing advice for parents as this week marks Child Passenger Safety Week. Sun Prairie police arrest Madison man accused of sexually assaulting a child. The Sun Prairie Police Department arrested a Madison man on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Sauk Co. detective honored for closing...

Props and a bonfire add atmosphere to Opera on the Point. Saturday evening, I joined more than 100 attendees who gathered around a modest bonfire on the end of Picnic Point. As darkness set in and the fire blazed, we were immersed in a world of campy witchiness and folklore, displayed through a rather unexpected...