💰 The city has big plans for James Madison Park
Plus, police chief wants to gradually roll out body cams
– Rob ThomasSep 17, 2026
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🍨 This ice cream is worth $95 million
Plus, why the ticks are coming back this fall
- Rob ThomasSep 16, 2026
⛔ Is Social Justice Center a public nuisance?
Plus, Wisconsin’s first CAVA is coming to Hilldale
– Rob ThomasSep 15, 2026
🍻 Wonder Bar is denied landmark status
Plus, Wisconsin gets big windfall in Meta settlement
– Rob ThomasSep 14, 2026
🎸 Big changes might be coming to Breese Stevens
Plus, bus cuts would hit early and late-night riders
– Rob ThomasSep 11, 2026
🏃 These roads will close for IRONMAN
Plus, council rejects funding for Willy St. businesses
- Rob ThomasSep 10, 2026
🐄 How a trade war hurts Wisconsin farmers
Plus, everybody wants to be a UW Badger
– Rob ThomasSep 9, 2026
🚨 Corey Ruiz’s family pushes for body cam law
Plus, the art of change and controversy at Madison museums
– Rob ThomasSep 8, 2026
📢 ICE arrests reach record high in WI
Plus, AI controversy at MMoCA
— Elizabeth KaumaSep 4, 2026
🤑 City loses track of 1000s of parking tickets
Plus, zoo welcomes baby motmot. Also, what’s a motmot?
– Rob ThomasSep 3, 2026
📚 New bookstore coming to Garver
Plus, city committee okays fund for Willy St. businesses
– Rob ThomasSep 2, 2026
🍎 It may be harder to pick apples this fall
Plus, AI museum exhibit draws controversy
– Rob ThomasSep 1, 2026
🧑🌾 Would you buy this $6M Oregon farm?
Plus, Monroe St. restaurant opens with a splash
– Rob ThomasAug 31, 2026
🎒 They’r-r-r-e back! (UW students, that is)
Plus, a new wrinkle for John Nolen construction
– Rob ThomasAug 28, 2026
👀 The mayoral race is getting crowded
Plus, new Latin restaurant opens on Monroe Street
– Rob ThomasAug 27, 2026
🗳️ Former Alder Brian Bedford running for mayor
Plus, Red Bull bringing chariot race to campus
– Rob ThomasAug 26, 2026