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Asian Sweet Bakery set to close after 12 years
The South Park Street staple was Madison’s first Chinese bakery.
Ride-share driver arrested in sex assault, police say
The man was arrested for fourth-degree sexual assault of an elderly person, false imprisonment, lewd and lascivious behavior, trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Mandela Barnes drops out of governor’s race
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, once considered the likely frontrunner in Wisconsin’s packed field of Democratic candidates for governor, has dropped out of the race less than two weeks before the Aug. 11 primary.
How do Packers' Micah Parsons, Jordan Love rank in Madden?
Madden has been slowly releasing its player ratings for the 2026 season. Here's where some of the Packers' top talents landed.
City buys East Madison Little League baseball fields
The Parks Division will work with the Little League to develop a plan for managing the property.
Breakout tight end could be next in line for Packers extension
The former third-round pick said the Packers have made it clear that they want him to be part of the long-term plan in Green Bay.
The Madison School Board urges transparency on voucher taxes
The School Board is calling on state and local leaders to clearly state how school-related property taxes are spent.
Willy Street merchants feel the strain as encampment enters second week
Merchants in the area are sympathetic, but say the occupation is causing real pain.
UW-Madison sets reopening date for buildings closed by water main break
Water main repairs are continuing, but the university is restoring cooling by using the remaining two cooling plants on campus and temporary chillers.
Man points gun at South Side McDonald’s employee through drive-thru window
No shots were fired and no injuries were reported in the incident early Saturday morning.
Reports: Former Madison police chief fired as chief in Seattle
Barnes had faced criticism for being slow to respond to questions about a fatal shooting Sunday at a food festival in Seattle known as Bite of Seattle.
Protesters limit police access to Corey Ruiz encampment
Madison Police won’t enter the area unless “someone’s life or safety was at risk” and will deal with nonemergency situations by phone or virtually, a police spokesperson said.
Conservative groups sue UW-Madison over use of race-based scholarships
The lawsuit follows the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s June ruling that a different program for select minority students was discriminatory.
Former Packers running back Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Ahman Green, 49, is the Packers' all-time career rushing leader with 8,322 yards amassed from 2000 to 2009.
Swamp Thing comes full circle with Union Terrace show this weekend
Swamp Thing, the quirky and storied Madison band, broke up in 1987 after five years, but does a reunion show every few years.
911 dispatchers suspended after delayed response to attack on 99-year-old Milwaukee woman
Two employees from Milwaukee's 911 call center have been suspended following an incident where it took more than three hours for fire and police personnel to respond to a call for help from a 99-year-
With burgers and yarn, Madison Public Market draws lines at soft opening
Eleven merchants offered crafts, food and desserts during the soft opening of the commercial hub.
Developer plans overhaul of 2 state-owned Downtown Madison office buildings
Brad and Mark Binkowski want to add hundreds of apartments along King Street near Capitol Square.
A dozen things to do in the Madison area this weekend
Summer isn’t over yet. Welcome August with a weekend of condiments, dancing and outdoor fun, from an evening at a hazy 1920’s jazz club to a day on the farm.






