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Lake Mendota 5K canceled due to thin ice, replaced with Madison's 'largest winter workout'
The Frozen Assets 5K was scheduled to take place Feb. 3.
That old Christmas tree still hanging around? Madison resumes pickup Monday
The city had planned to conduct the collection earlier, but road crews were busy dealing with the winter storms.
2 people displaced after bathroom fire in South Side apartment, authorities say
Fire crews were sent to the 2800 block of Ashford Lane at 9:18 p.m. Thursday after flames were reported in an apartment, authorities said.
Waterloo man arrested after road rage incident involving gun on Far West Side, Madison police say
A man called for police after a gun was flashed during the incident in the area of South Gammon Road and Watts Road around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, police said.
Women sitting in vehicle on South Side drive away from gunman, Madison police say
Officers were sent to the 2200 block of Cypress Way after the women reported that they were sitting inside a vehicle when the gunman walked up, Madison police said.
Madison Children’s Museum president and CEO is retiring; board begins nationwide search
"I see every child who comes through the front door like a glowing ball of potential," said Deb Gilpin, the outgoing president and CEO of Madison Children’s Museum.
Proposed Wisconsin specialty license plate offers throwback white-on-black design
The special registration license plates would have a "throwback design" with white lettering on a black background, similar to popular offerings in neighboring states.
Catching up with a 2025 3-star Wisconsin basketball target
A couple of Wisconsin coaches saw a Madison-area center establish his presence inside for the Cardinals during a home loss Thursday. Here's more about his recruiting journey.
Verona 4-star cornerback shows clutch gene to Wisconsin football staff in basketball
Most of the Badgers' staff was on hand to see a prized recruit in another sport, and they were treated to quite the performance.
The transformation of St. Bernard's into Madison's cathedral is well underway
A $15 million renovation at St. Bernard Catholic Church will include handmade furnishings along with new pews and two organs. Plans to add a steeple atop the bell tower of the 1927 church could follow.
Coast Guard rescues dog from foggy, frigid Lake Michigan off Kenosha
A dog fell into the icy waters of Lake Michigan and was rescued by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Kenosha Thursday afternoon.
15 great ideas for your weekend in and around Madison
Plenty of winter delights are on tap this weekend — from dance and jazz to theater and more.
Does cash bail deter people from committing crime? Here's what a Dane County, Harvard study shows
Eliminating cash bail would cause "an avalanche on the structures we have now and also do a disservice to our community," District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said.
Hands on Wisconsin: Donald Trump is on a collision course while Haley's comet fizzles
Nikki Haley is staying in the race for president for now, but it's clear that Donald Trump is in charge of the Republican Party and in all likelihood will be the nominee.
Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wounds after gunfire report on Southwest Side, Madison police say
No arrests have been made in the shooting Thursday night and the investigation is continuing, Madison police said.
Gov. Tony Evers appoints Sen. Lena Taylor to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Taylor resigned from the state Senate on Friday and will complete the remainder of former Judge Audrey Skwierawski’s term, which concludes July 31, 2025.
First Business Financial Services Q4 earnings edge analysts' expectations
Madison-based First Business Financial Services Inc. on Friday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $9.8 million, or $1.15 per share, edging Wall Street expectations.
Eric Frydenlund: My trip to the library took me 100 trillion years — and into the woods
What’s remarkable is we’ve developed the capacity for self-awareness and the ability to even contemplate our beginnings and endings, whether the universe’s or our own
Biden is old, and that's not ageism | Center Stage with Milfred and Hands
America's eldest president needs to show his vigor