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The Cap Times swept the environmental reporting category in the Wisconsin Newspaper Association's annual contest, and won for Idea Fest and other events.

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Madison author Christine Wenc’s new book tracks the shifting fortunes of the Madison-born satirical newspaper from 1988 until today.

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Restauranteur Hugo Leung hopes to ignite Madison’s late-night dining scene with Izakaya Kuroyama, which serves classic Japanese bar food and ramen.

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The Madison area will once again be pivotal, as Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel face off to determine ideological control of Wisconsin’s highest court

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Wisconsin's schools superintendent was once a partisan position. That ended more than 100 years go, but the position is nonpartisan in name only.

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Glenn Hoffarth: If we're no longer a republic, then what are we? Terms like oligarchy, plutocracy, kleptocracy and kakistocracy all seem to apply.

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The four-part memorial on Williamson Street Thursday, March 6, included a candlelight vigil, documentary, open mic and art exhibition.

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Thursday's march and candlelight vigil marked the 10th anniversary of the fatal shooting of Tony Robinson by Madison Police Officer Matt Kenny. The vigil, led by Robinson's grandmother Sharon Irwin, took place outside the home where he was killed, 1125 Williamson Street.

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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

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Dave Zweifel: The GOP doesn't care that Donald Trump's tax cuts will be paid for on the backs of their most needy constituents.

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A Wisconsin bill would prevent ‘foreign adversaries’ from owning farmland here, while U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s bill would increase oversight nationwide.

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The New York Times bestselling author of "Romantic Comedy" brings her book of short stories, ‘Show Don’t Tell,’ to the Wisconsin Book Festival on March 12.

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An MMSD spokesman says staff numbers aren't yet final, but some principals have learned of cuts at their schools, including O’Keeffe Middle and East High.

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Former Wisconsin men's basketball star Frank Kaminsky likes what he sees with today's UW team and is impressed with Greg Gard.

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Law Forward is suing Madison after the city failed to count 193 absentee ballots. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is also reviewing the matter.

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Jamie Stiehm: Time trips to Madison and Harlem in New York brought back memories of a much different America than we have now.

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Rafeeq Asad: We ned to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within the architectural profession across Wisconsin through advocacy, mentorship and engagement.

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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

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Based on a first look at the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival schedule, here are a few recommendations. The festival runs April 3-10 around Madison.

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A true avalanche of talent is coming for the 26th year of Madison’s annual film festival. Tickets go on sale Saturday at noon online and in person.

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Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin says cuts from the Trump administration seem likely. Madison College and Edgewood College leaders are watching, too.

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DeForest will remove fluoride from its drinking water on March 7. Nationally, cabinet secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others are questioning its use.

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Incumbent Jill Underly faces scrutiny from challenger Brittany Kinser and lawmakers for DPI’s overhaul of Wisconsin academic achievement benchmarks.

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Fabu: Too many in our world reject Indigenous, Asian, Latin, African and poor people, yet continuously benefit from their labor, perseverance and genius.

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A four-part memorial will take place on Williamson Street from 4 to 8 p.m. and include a candlelight vigil, documentary, open mic and art exhibition.

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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

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Row along to Canoecopia at the Alliant Energy Center, join the 2025 Dark Skies Severe Storm Seminar at Madison College, catch the Mad Gluten Free Mini Fest and more.

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Dave Zweifel: Cutting off aid to poor countries and allowing Vladimir Putin to profiit from his bloody war aren't the actions of a president who cares.

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Three people who study and train police say Fitchburg officers made errors leading up to the shooting of Kevin Price, raising questions about training.

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Cap Times editorial: Tom Barrett says Donald Trump's and JD Vance's embrace of Vladimir Putin has raised "a huge concern right now in Europe."

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In a league forever changed by former Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark, Wisconsin faces an uphill climb today against her old team.

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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

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A new collaborative book highlights western Wisconsin cheesemakers from Carr Valley and Hook’s, Uplands, Capri and Schroeder Kase.

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Visiting Ukraine on a fellowship, Cap Times reporter Erin McGroarty spoke to residents, many of whom fear American allyship is over with Trump in power.

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Wisconsin Republicans want to mirror Elon Musk’s federal Department of Government Efficiency to cut waste in government. DEI is on their list.

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John Nichols: Jeff Bezos thought he had it all. But then he realized that he could have more if he turned his editorial staff into cheerleaders for unfettered capitalism.

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Spencer Black: As Wisconsin attorney general, Brad Schimel gutted clean water safeguards and reduced penalties for polluters by 86%.

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Kenneth Zagacki and Richard Cherwitz: Trump upended how Americans are supposed to perceive Russia’s war against Ukraine and U.S. priorities.

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A daily roundup of interesting newspaper editorials and blog posts from around Madison and Wisconsin.

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Spartans men's basketball coach Tom Izzo and Badgers head coach Greg Gard praise each other, and their own players.

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@commshareswi.bsky.social & its local member nonprofits are standing up for a just society, clean environment & strong democracy. Join them Tuesday for The Big Share, an online fundraising event featuring a live telethon with local entertainment, panel discussions & more. More at TheBigShare.org.

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The ‘Six Seasons’ author and progenitor of the butter-board trend cooks two dinners at Seven Acre on March 5-6, including a rye pasta with bratwurst ragu. captimes.com/food-drink/w...

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UW-Madison leaders want the authority to borrow money for building projects without state approval. Some Wisconsin lawmakers are unsure.

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Carnelian Art Gallery founder Evan Bradbury hopes to see more independent galleries in Madison. A new show, “Finding Color in the Chaos,” starts March 7.

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Dear Editor: President Bill Clinton was able to cut nearly 400,000 federal jobs without inflicting uncertainty and pain on the country.

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The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s iconic outdoor concert series on Madison’s Capitol Square has a 2025 lineup ranging from classical music to Pink Floyd.

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In her 2021 campaign for state superintendent of schools, Underly pledged to help schools recover from the pandemic, but students remain behind.

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A trip to Dachau and Omaha Beach shows the reality of what can happen when those in power use lies to manipulate how people think.

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The Wisconsin Court of Appeals smacked down the Supreme Court candidate's ruling in favor of a school board president who misled the public.

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