From Kamala Harris to Chappell Roan, Donald Trump, Robert Plant, a tornado, the northern lights and more, see 2024 through the lens of our photographers.
From prix fixe menus and a wine-fueled party bus to DJ-led dances that go until 4 a.m., these Madison area restaurants and clubs are ready to welcome 2025.
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Robert Golden plans to stay at UW-Madison after he steps down as the longtime dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health.
The former Wisconsin Badgers offensive coordinator took a vacation with his family and was named head coach at Sam Houston State. No hard feelings, he says.
Ready Rebound provides accelerated health system navigation so first responders can see an orthopedic specialist within hours — not weeks — after suffering an injury.
Wisconsin Republican leaders want state money for a new prison. Democrats hope to change policies, which they say will improve conditions for inmates.
Over four years ago, the Madison School Board voted unanimously to end the district’s school-based police officer program.
Opened in February at 2705 W. Beltline Highway in Madison, Metztli’s colorful dining room and generous portions encourage customers to linger.
Paul Fanlund: UW-Madison psychology professor Paula Niedenthal has good advice for progressives talking to Trump voters: Don’t assume you know their needs.
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John Nichols: If not for the enormous cost of elections, the Janesville Democrat who died last week had a chance to knock off Scott Walker in a recall.
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Dave Zweifel: Donald Trump and co-President Elon Musk have already managed to throw the government into turmoil, and we still have four years to go.
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The creative pastry chef behind the Baked Lab, a bakery and learning laboratory, was featured at Cooking with the Cap Times on Dec. 19. Become a Cap Times member to attend next month's event.
Cap Times staff members will discuss campaign 2024 in a free event on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Arts + Literature Laboratory in downtown Madison.
The former executive chef for both The Ready Set and Good Co. Pioneer Pointe was the featured chef at Cooking with the Cap Times on Nov. 21. Become a Cap Times member to attend next month's event.
The executive chef of Paoli Schoolhouse American Bistro was the featured chef at Cooking with the Cap Times on Oct. 17. Become a Cap Times member to attend next month's event.
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This year, responding to a recent rise in school shootings, Wisconsin authorities warned about the traumatic effects on children, teachers, families and communities.
Teens can buy delta-8, delta-9 and THCA legally in Wisconsin, and there are no safety checks. Some in the industry and the Legislature want to set limits.
From “The Nutcracker” and “A Christmas Carol” to Waylan St. Paylan and “Guys on Ice,” here’s what you need to know about upcoming shows.
The campus was built on Ho-Chunk land. Now, 73 Native American students are attending UW-Madison, all expenses paid.
The Evjue Foundation has provided $70 million to charitable, cultural and educational organizations in the Dane County area since Cap Times founder William T. Evjue died in 1970.
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