Join us every weekday morning for can’t-miss conversations about what’s happening in Madison, with a dose of local news to keep you... more
You may have heard the phrase, “Not In My Backyard,” or NIMBY. It’s often used – negatively – to describe... more
Madison City Attorney Michael Haas is no stranger to elections. He used to be the administrator for the Wisconsin Elections... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap... more
Have you ever been curious about the Jewish tradition of seders, ceremonial dinners held on the first nights of Passover?... more
Poet, essayist, educator and playwright Charles Payne has a lot of feelings about the American public school system. His new... more
We’ve all been watching the new Bus Rapid Transit stations getting built along East Washington Ave and Mineral Point Road... more
Jury duty. America’s founders loved it. Many Americans try to avoid it. But what’s it really like to serve on a... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more
he Dane County Farmers’ Market is back on the Capitol Square this Saturday, April 13. City Cast Madison host Bianca... more
Madison’s building boom continues. Construction cranes dot the skyline. Huge new apartment buildings are in progress on many of Madison’s... more
If you’ve driven down East Washington Avenue in the past year, you’ve probably seen the building under construction: a large... more
Madison’s getting a new live music venue. Kevin Willmott II is soon opening the Gamma Ray Bar in the former... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more
Hạ Long Bay, the popular Vietnamese restaurant on Willy Street, is known for lines out the door and a takeout... more
Artist Marlon Hall would like to invite you to a dinner party. But he has one rule: you absolutely cannot... more
Richard Davis was widely regarded as one of the world’s best bass players. He recorded with Sarah Vaughan, Bruce Springsteen,... more
Spring has sprung and Madison is bursting with life! The City Cast Madison team is here to round up a... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more
Jacob Guyette is no stranger to Madison’s restaurant scene, having worked as a chef at Graze, L’Etoile and other fine... more
April 15, the deadline to file your income taxes, is fast approaching. Each year, more than 1,500 volunteers trained by... more
Next Tuesday, April 2, is election day. Spring elections mean local races – school board, county board, judges and other... more
The City of Madison believes that geothermal energy is a technology that will help meet its climate goals. So much... more
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Bianca Martin and newsletter editor Hayley Sperling recap what’s behind the public outcry at... more
It’s the end of an era for Morris Ramen. After seven years, the downtown Madison restaurant best known for its... more
There’s a new peer support group for people who’ve served time in prison or jail and are now rebuilding their... more
Parking tickets. We’ve all been there… rushing back to the meter just a few minutes too late or forgetting to... more
Madison Fire Department ambulances and community paramedics now carry a new drug to help people recover from opioid withdrawal. The drug... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more
For the first time in the show’s history, Top Chef will feature an entire season based on Wisconsin food. The... more
Our early spring weather may be welcome news for those who hate the cold. But for our state’s freshwater walleye... more
Maybe you’ve heard of escape rooms, but have you heard of… rage rooms? Tucked away in Sauk City, about a half-hour... more
Several years and many lawsuits later, Wisconsin has new political maps in place. This November, many voters in the Madison... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Molly Stentz... more
We’re calling it: Mermaid Kitchen is Madison’s best-kept secret for bagels. But why has it taken the city so long... more
The Wisconsin Film Festival is April 4 through 11 at theaters across Madison. Bianca Martin catches up with Ben Reiser, Operations... more
UW-Madison data was a part of a massive cyberattack targeting higher education. Thousands of records, some including personal information like... more
Leopold Elementary School in Madison. Leopold Residence Hall at UW-Madison. The Leopold Nature Center in Monona. Look around Madison and... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap the... more
It’s not every day that a strip club becomes a local grocery store. But that’s what happened on Madison’s east... more
Whether you’re taking full advantage of this unseasonably warm weather, finding everything green in your closet for St. Patrick’s Day,... more
It seems like you cannot find a single weekend in Madison without a drag brunch or bingo. Even drag meat... more
UW-Madison announced some ambitious goals for the planet: power the entire campus with renewable sources of electricity by 2030, send... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more
When Wisconsin first became a state, it was one of the largest wheat producers in the country. Now, closer to... more
New apartment buildings in Madison promise many amenities: granite countertops, fitness centers, and rooftop decks. But one new development, Bakers... more
As one of the leading research universities in the country, UW-Madison marshals more than a billion dollars in research money... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more
Sabi Atteyih ran Casbah and Lulu’s restaurants for years, bringing Middle Eastern flavors to Madison at a time when hummus... more
For over 160 years, the YWCA has been on a mission to empower girls and women. And, for almost 10 years,... more
You’ve most likely noticed Dan Yoder’s handy work when driving through Madison. His company, Sign Art Studio, is responsible for... more
Hate crimes are on the rise in Wisconsin, and Madison is not immune. In the past year alone, Nazis marched... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap a... more
It can be hard to make friends as an adult, and harder yet to be social in public on your... more
Wisconsin state lawmakers are debating two bills to further ban nudity in public spaces. Madison has long been a “Top... more
Twenty years ago, the Mad Rollin' Dolls, a campy women-only roller derby league was born in Madison. It was one of... more
The lakes are finally frozen which means it’s time to break out those fishing rods and worms…it’s ice fishing season!... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Molly Stentz and Hayley Sperling recap the... more
Are you in need of a treat this winter? Look no further than Madison’s own pop-up paczki sale. Laurel Burleson... more
Winter fans rejoice! We get one extra day in February this year. For everyone else who might be looking for... more
Our friends at Tone Madison listen to a LOT of music. And every year, they round up the year in... more
Madison will soon not only have pro soccer and volleyball teams for women, we’re getting a fast-pitch collegiate softball team... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Molly Stentz and newsletter editor... more
Did you resolve that 2024 would be the year you took better care of yourself? Are you hoping to eat... more
Like many local teens, Estella Hasrick attends Middleton High School and likes to ski. But unlike just about anyone, Estella... more
When Dee Star’s not creating his own podcast, he’s teaching teens locked up at the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center... more
Madison is one step closer to the long-awaited Amtrak train that would connect the city to Milwaukee and Minneapolis. The... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more
Fabiola’s Spaghetti House and Deli is now open for dinner in Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood. The former Rocky Rococo pizzeria on... more
More than 24,000 lives have been lost in Gaza since the war began more than a hundred days ago. That’s... more
The state legislature is tackling two big questions this week: Who gets to power our state’s electric grid into the... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more
Trying dry - or even damp - January this year? For those looking to cut back on alcohol this year,... more
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day right around the corner, Madison has a host of events lined up to commemorate... more
Wisconsin’s political maps have been called some of the most extreme partisan gerrymanders in the country. Just before Christmas, the... more
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway was in Dubai in December to attend the world’s largest climate conference. For the first time,... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Molly Stentz and Hayley... more
Madison’s northside is buzzing. And one new lounge is breathing fire into the normal January doldrums. Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge on... more
Could psychedelics help veterans suffering from PTSD? UW scientists want to know. UW-Madison’s Transdisciplinary Center for Research in Psychoactive Substances wants... more
Welcome to 2024! And if your new year’s resolution is to get out more, the Madison team has got you... more
As we head into the new year, we’re wrapping up our series of some of our favorite shows from 2023... more
As we head into the new year, we wanted to celebrate the vibrant cheese scene in the Madison area, and... more
As the year comes to a close, we’re revisiting some of our favorite shows from 2023. Ones that helped us... more
For this final week of the year we’re taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting some of our best... more
With the year coming to a close, what are your hopes and dreams for the city of Madison in 2024?Maybe... more
Nothing says holidays like family and food, and Ahan, a local Laotian spot, has both. We sat down with the... more
Calling all bird watchers! Get ready because some of the local birds you see around Madison are about to get... more
The UW System Board of Regents flip-flopped on a major state deal that would require the UW to cut down... more
A proposed contract between Dane County Regional Airport and the Air National Guard would exempt the military from liability for... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling discuss... more
It’s absolutely the season to curl up in a cozy coffee shop with a hot cup of joe. And Madison... more
You can already hear the twinkling of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, can’t you? The Nutcracker opens at... more
Waxxy Poodle is believed to be the first vinyl record pressing plant in Wisconsin in nearly a hundred years. And... more
For the past decade, Wisconsin teachers and most other public employees have only been able to bargain with their employers... more
The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and Madison... more
'Tis the season to be baking and cooking so maybe it’s time to crack open that cookbook you’ve been neglecting... more
If you’ve been to a Wisconsin bar, you’ve likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes... more
Mama Digdown’s Brass Band is perhaps the longest gigging band in Madison. For 30 years, the eight-piece brass band has... more
Have you noticed the ketamine clinics popping up around the city? While ketamine has been used as an anesthetic in... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly... more
In light of the news about the historic Silver Dollar Tavern closing soon, the City Cast Madison team is rounding... more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Madison is BUSY this December. From holiday markets to The Nutcracker, the... more
Kwik Trip recently confirmed it experienced a cybersecurity incident that impacted its internal communication, production facilities, and customer loyalty program.... more
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, maybe you’re looking for festive things to do with the kiddos... more
We’re in a brave new world of college sports. One of the biggest revolutions in college sports came when the... more
Madison is a good place to be a wild turkey. But while there’s no shortage of turkeys strutting the streets of... more
Facing threats from election deniers, potential Russian operatives and flooding, Dane County officials are looking to beef up local election... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling and Molly Stentz... more
Thanksgiving means food. It’s typically the busiest holiday of the year for grocery stores. But if you aren’t cooking a big... more
Wisconsin’s next official state symbol could be something you can’t even see without a microscope. Sure the microbe Lactococcus lactis... more
Winter’s coming. As of tomorrow, parking in Madison gets a little more complicated. Alternate side parking starts November 15th, meaning... more
Dane County is Wisconsin’s largest local government outside of Milwaukee. Home to Madison, it’s one of the fastest growing parts... more
The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz... more
D.B. Pedersen has been a chef in the Madison area for years. He’s worked at L’Etoile, Weary Traveler, the former... more
Dog parks are plentiful in Madison and generally popular. A lot of us have small yards and our doggoes want... more
It’s not hard to find a store selling Delta-8 products in Madison. We recently spoke to Alan Robinson of Herbal... more
You may not think of deep-blue Dane County, home to liberal Madison, as important to Republicans. But Dane County is... more
City Cast Madison’s Dylan Brogan and Hayley Sperling round up the news this week. Madison Metro officials say they’ve treated... more
Sam Thayer says you can eat local all year round in Wisconsin, despite our frosty weather. He’s best known for writing... more
Madison’s going through a building boom. The city’s growing up, literally. So we’re taking a moment to reflect on the... more
UW Madison has started tracking students who rank at the bottom of their classes. Starting this year, a select number of... more
Madison and Dane County are investing in a new way to offer emergency shelter for people facing homelessness. A new,... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Molly Stentz and Hayley Sperling... more
Supper clubs are a Wisconsin staple. Whether it’s the overflowing relish tray at Tornado Steakhouse or the American cheese-laden hash... more
Congress ain’t working so well right now. The House of Representatives is without a speaker for the longest time in... more
The Madison area has seen strong economic growth this year. Construction cranes abound. Housing prices have soared. Unemployment is low.... more
Madison has its fair share of poltergeists, lingering spirits, and maybe even a few lake monsters. You just need to... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Molly Stentz and Hayley Sperling... more
According to UW-Madison professor Jennifer Gaddis, most kids don’t eat school lunch in Madison. She studies school lunch programs across... more
The first school choice program in Wisconsin was created more than thirty years ago - and it’s been fought over... more
Madison journalist Bill Lueders learned first-hand what happens to dogs who attack. His dog Stella was attacked by a neighborhood... more
Madison started the CARES, or Community Alternative Response Emergency Services, program in 2021 after a wave of protests and a... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan, Molly Stentz and Hayley Sperling... more
Seven Acre Dairy is many things - a cafe, a restaurant, a hotel, a butter plant. But if you talk to... more
More than 60 authors, from the nationally famous to the locally beloved (and sometimes both!), are speaking in Madison next... more
There’s a giant among us and it lives at the Overture Center for the Arts. It’s a 30-ton pipe organ.... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. And this week’s theme is executive power.... more
Nature’s Bakery, an iconic Madison institution, has closed. The ovens went quiet, the brick building on Willy Street has been... more
We’ve narrowly avoided a shutdown of the federal government, after Congress passed new funding through mid-November. Meanwhile, the legislating goes... more
Librarians are worried. The American Library Association has been compiling data about censorship in libraries for the past 20 years... more
Illinois, Michigan, and recently Minnesota have all legalized recreational cannabis. Efforts to do so in Wisconsin have gone nowhere in... more
City Cast Madison’s Dylan Brogan and Bianca Martin round up the news this week. UW-Madison says it’s continuing diversity, equity,... more
In the final installment of how to make the most of fall in southern Wisconsin, Cap Times Food Editor Lindsay... more
It’s day two of our three-part series on how to make the most of fall in southern Wisconsin. On Tuesday’s... more
Happy fall! Welcome back to cool nights, crisp air, leaves crunching under our feet, bonfires and well, pumpkin everything. We’re... more
When Rudi the pet pig was threatened with eviction, he became a cause célèbre. Friends, neighbors and local journalists rallied to... more
The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the week’s news. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz... more
Like many of us, Lauren Rudersdorf is busy. Between her day job at Edible Madison magazine, raising a toddler, and... more
The Madison Public Market has been a dream for decades. Three mayors have tried. With a proposed opening in 2025,... more
A new documentary explores the life of legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield, often called the most sampled drummer in history. Stubblefield... more
Madison is known as a Tree City for its efforts to care for urban trees. Keeping a diverse mix of... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz recap the... more
Qwantese Winters is many things: doula, artist, agriculturist, TV host. When she’s not hosting “Let’s Grow Stuff” on PBS Wisconsin, she’s... more
For the first time in 15 years, liberals have a majority on the officially non-partisan Wisconsin Supreme Court. But the court’s... more
Wisconsin has long had mixed feelings about America’s largest rodents. Beavers have been hunted, trapped, had their dams blown up,... more
Political parties have long known that controlling WHO can vote in an election carries a strategic advantage. Pick your voters,... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz discuss what’s... more
Alex Booker, owner of Booker Botanicals, was the only Black farmer from Wisconsin at last year’s National Black Farmers Association... more
Madison was the first city in the nation to offer curbside recycling service. But 55 years of celebrating recycling’s virtues... more
Voice-identification systems, like Siri and Alexa, are becoming common. But they do more than play music or give us directions,... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz... more
If it feels like there’s a bunch of new restaurants in Madison lately, you’re not alone. Our pal Lindsay Christians... more
Do you have family or friends visiting for Labor Day weekend? Where do you take them to show off Madison?... more
Elephants are everywhere in Baraboo: painted on the highway overpass, displayed as public art in the park, depicted on murals. But... more
The Wisco Birder — aka Dexter Patterson — is back to explain how the roseate spoonbill, native to the gulf coast,... more
City Cast Madison’s Bianca Martin and Dylan Brogan roundup the news this week, including Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway defending Madison ahead... more
If you’ve ever been to Osteria Papavero in downtown Madison, you know you’re in for quality handmade Italian dishes, with... more
If you’re new to Madison, welcome! We don’t have a cup of sugar for ya, but we do have some... more
The Mariel Boatlift exodus has been called one of the U.S.’s most complex waves of immigration. It was named for the... more
Blake Alvarenga calls himself a Madison liberal. He also owns many guns and he knows how to use them. That... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz... more
Landmark Creamery of Paoli makes some of the best cheeses in the world. You don’t have to take our word... more
Driving in Madison takes some know-how. Construction projects abound as the city grows. Plus, it’s that time of year when... more
Local radio is alive and well in Monona. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association named 98.7 FM WVMO — the “Voice of... more
When Mahanth Joishy became Madison’s Fleet Service Superintendent, the city had zero electric vehicles in its fleet. Now it has... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz... more
A few times a year, there’s a special eggroll sale in Madison. The Hmong Institute takes orders of eggrolls by... more
PFAS chemicals show up in all kinds of things: non-stick cookware, stain-resistant clothing, microwave popcorn bags, firefighting foam. They’ve been... more
John Yost has taught survival skills to people of all ages for more than 30 years. He can build impromptu... more
It wasn’t long ago that Wisconsin Supreme Court elections were snoozers with low voter turnout. After a raucous decade in... more
The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz recap Wisconsin’s... more
D.B. Pedersen has been a chef in the Madison area for years. He’s worked at L’Etoile, Weary Traveler, the former... more
Every Friday night in August, it feels like Madison throws a party for itself. The rooftop of the Monona Terrace... more
There’s a giant among us and it lives at the Overture Center for the Arts. It’s a 30-ton pipe organ. It... more
It’s been more than eight years since Tony Robinson died. The teenager was shot dead by a Madison police officer... more
Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz are here to roundup the news of the week… including the state of Madison’s... more
There’s a new restaurant open on Monroe Street, in the former Brasserie V space. It’s called One and Only, and they’re... more
While we don’t have hurricanes or a sinking oceanfront, Madison is not immune to our changing climate. It feels like... more
Madison is said to have more bikes than cars. And with 200 miles of bike trails in the area, there’s... more
If you’ve been to a Wisconsin bar, you’ve likely seen a pull-tab machine. Pop in a buck and out comes... more
Dylan Brogan, Bianca Martin and Molly Stentz are here to roundup the week’s news. Factory farms sue over pollution permits,... more
Move over brewers, Madison distilleries are having a moment. And they’re making more than just brandy for your Old Fashioned.... more
Looking for a good place to swim in the Madison area? Worried about blue-green algae in the lakes? Wondering what... more
Madison’s professional men’s soccer team, officially called Madison Forward Football Club, is on a winning streak. They’re currently ranked second... more
Next time you’re at Olin Turville Park, say hello to new park staffers Donna, Nancy, Emma, Janelle, Midnight and Dorito.... more
The City Cast team rounds up the week’s news, including the Madison City Council paving the way for more high-end... more
In the heart of downtown Middleton lies the National Mustard Museum. They claim the world’s largest collection, with more than... more
It’s Day Three of our whirlwind adventure visiting some of Wisconsin’s most famous tourist attractions. Today, we head to Cave... more
Your City Cast Madison team - Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz - is on the road this week,... more
City Cast Madison is on a full-on summer roadtrip this week. We’re visiting some of the biggest tourist attractions that the... more
The City Cast team rounds up the week’s news, including the Gov. Evers budget veto that could last four hundred... more
Willy Street, meet Sultan. Madison’s newest - and perhaps only - Pakistani restaurant is now open. It’s on the corner of... more
Public Health Madison & Dane County has reported two overdose spikes in recent months. Paramedics responded to nine overdoses at the... more
Electric fire trucks are popping up across the country. Portland, Oregon just got one. Boulder, Colorado is buying one. St.... more
The City Cast team rounds up the week’s news, including the unhealthy air from Canadian wildfire and the fight over... more
There’s a new cookbook out that showcases the ingredients and flavors of Madison. And we’re gonna stop ya right there,... more
You’ve surely seen his work. The photo of President Obama in the White House situation room. The iconic moment when... more
Madison trivia is back, baby. We’ve brought Smarter Than You trivia guru Paul Guse back to test our knowledge of... more
Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Homes Jr. famously said, “Taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” But who pays... more
The whole City Cast Madison team is back in the saddle today. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz round... more
The James Beard Awards are often called the Oscars of food. They’re a prestigious national recognition for restaurants that offer... more
We’re on a quest to help you make the most of your summer in Madison. Brandon Rounds is the mastermind behind... more
The Madison school district initially offered teachers a 3.5 percent pay bump but is now committed to doubling it to... more
Bianca Martin and Dylan Brogan roundup the news this week with an update on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ pledge to... more
Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh herbs — whether in salads, drinks or just to freshen up your... more
Happy Flag Day! The North American Vexillological Association studied 312 city flags and ranked Madison’s flag as one of the... more
City Cast Madison continues our series on summer entertainment with The Pursuit of Happiness Sessions at McPike Park. The first... more
You’d think a record $7 billion surplus would ease the partisan tension between Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican lawmakers... more
Madison public school teachers and staff will get an 8% pay raise next year after tough negotiations with the school... more
Don’t blink or you’ll miss them! Strawberry season lasts for about three weeks in Madison - and it’s here. We’re... more
We wait patiently all year for summer in Madison — and when it comes, there’s an explosion of festivals, music,... more
Madison’s eastside is known for many things: great food and restaurants, politically active neighborhoods, and lots of musicians. Each summer, these... more
It’s been eight years since the death of local teen Tony Robinson sparked a wave of protests in Madison. There... more
It’s the Friday News Roundup and this week Molly Stentz and Dylan Brogan dig into problems behind the scenes at... more
Karben 4 Brewing, tucked away by the airport on Madison’s northside, is one of the largest craft brewers in the... more
Something as small as a lost parking ticket can set off a chain reaction. If you don’t pay it, your... more
Sam Li’s photographs are your best chance of feeling like a bird in Madison. His videos swoop across the lakes,... more
On this week’s roundup, workers at the former CUNA Mutual group (now called TruStage) launch the biggest strike Madison’s seen... more
Each May, we Wisconsinites scour the woods for a seasonal delicacy: the morel mushroom. Discovering a flush of them can... more
Starting June 11th, the Madison Metro bus system, as you know it, will change. Metro bus routes, bus stops and bus... more
You may know Rev. Dr. Alex Gee as the pastor of Fountain of Life Church, the founder and CEO of... more
Public schools are paid for by us, the public. And we the people are entitled to oversight. But what happens when... more
The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news in our fair city. A new women’s pro... more
Madison is known for the Dane County Farmers’ Market, one of the oldest and largest markets in the country. But what... more
Childcare in Madison can cost more than college tuition. Parents are spending thousands a month, and childcare centers are feeling... more
The Madison Police Department is one of the largest local law enforcement agencies in the country that hasn’t embraced body-worn... more
The Wisconsin State Polka Festival is this weekend, y’all. So bring your oompahs and yooodelaydeewhoos. Polka is our state dance,... more
It’s your weekly roundup of the news in the Madison area. The search for a new County leader continues amid... more
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. If you’re looking for a brunch recommendation, it’s tough out there. With UW graduation happening... more
Tucked away inside Vel Phillips Memorial High School is the Madison area’s only planetarium. Not only does it inspire awe in... more
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, protestors in Madison gathered day after day at the Wisconsin State... more
It’s not every day you look out your living room window and see a big ‘ole black bear. Especially in... more
UW Madison is wrapping up its semester with a bang. Students are demanding action from the chancellor after a racist... more
Spring in Madison is a great time to find delicious food right in your backyard. And foraging for delectable local morsels... more
Phosphorous runoff has been plaguing Madison's lakes and streams for years. This fertilizer causes algae to bloom, making our beloved... more
Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier has been a household name in the Madison area for decades. Most people know him as the WKOW... more
Like many things, too much of a good thing can be very, very bad for you. And the case of... more
What a week it was in Madison. The Northern Lights were visible on Sunday night. The Madison City Council lifts... more
Summer is so short in Wisconsin, when it’s finally nice enough to casually lounge outdoors again, we burst onto the... more
The Madison Public Library has a wealth of resources beyond books. Your little orange card can help you grow a garden... more
Artist Erika Koivunen is no stranger to tragedy. Just eighteen months after losing her husband, Aaron Howard, a massive fire... more
“History is written by the victors.” That’s often attributed to Winston Churchill. But what about the other sides of the story?... more
Happy Earth Week, everyone. Dane County is now the first county in the state to have government facilities 100% powered... more
When Pick ‘n Save announced they’d be closing their store on S. Park Street, neighbors were worried. The nearest full-service... more
Madison was the first city in the nation to offer curbside recycling service. But fifty-five years of celebrating recycling’s virtues... more
The Dane County Board is poised to vote this Thursday on whether to spend an additional $13 million on renovating... more
There’s been a flurry of court action regarding abortion. What exactly is legal in Wisconsin is confusing — and up for... more
On the roundup this week, we dig into the surprising election results of a coy UW-Madison conservative. Wisconsin Attorney General... more
There’s a new french bakery in Madison, tucked away in the old New Orleans Take-out spot on Fordem Ave by... more
Tax time is coming. Looking for a little extra cash? What if I told you there was a magic website... more
The sun is finally shining, the birds are singing… spring is here and the WiscoBirder is on the lookout! The... more
Parking tickets. We’ve all been there… rushing to back to the meter, just a few minutes too late. Having to... more
Dylan Brogan, Bianca Martin, and Molly Stentz round up the news this week, which means we’re unpacking election day results. What... more
Stella’s Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread has long been a staple of the Dane County Farmers’ Market. The huge loaves... more
$45 million dollars and nearly two million votes later, the election result is in: Milwaukee Judge Janet Protasiewicz will be... more
Every year, the Madison City Council adds new city ordinances to the books. More rules, more things made illegal. There... more
The City of Madison knows that no one likes evictions. They’re painful, messy and costly. So they’re funding a program... more
It’s the Friday news roundup and the whole City Cast Madison team is here to rein in the wayward news... more
Who doesn’t love a good food cart?! From the massive fresh spring rolls on library mall to the crispy arepas... more
There are many trivia nights in Madison… but only one where the host writes all the questions from scratch, serenades... more
F-35 military fighter jets are expected to arrive in Madison as early as April. Madison is the second Air National... more
It’s been called the “most important election in the country.” And yes, it’s right in our backyard. On April 4th, voters... more
It’s the Friday news roundup and the whole City Cast Madison team is here. Bianca Martin, Dylan Brogan and Molly... more
Egg prices have risen sharply in the past few months, after outbreaks of bird flu at major chicken farms have... more
If you’ve hopped on a bus in Madison in the past twenty years, you’ve heard his voice. Next stop… Pinckney at Mifflin.... more
With big bank failures dominating the headlines, we wondered: how did Madison tech start-ups weather the storm? Did the small... more
Powering your home with solar is not only good for the planet, it might actually save you money. Heather Allen,... more
Dylan Brogan, Bianca Martin, and Molly Stentz roundup the news with a Madison mystery involving missing millions and the political... more
It’s never been easier to eat a meat-free diet in Madison. 🥦 There are now two dedicated vegan restaurants, Jardin... more
Madison School Superintendent Carlton Jenkins is retiring in July - and the search is on for his replacement. The next leader... more
The bagpipes were back on the Capitol Square last weekend for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. With the official... more
Domestic violence in Wisconsin is at an all-time high. Just a few weeks ago, another event shocked neighbors in Madison.... more
It’s your Friday news roundup. City Cast Madison producers Dylan Brogan and Molly Stentz bring you nuggets of news from... more
March in Madison brings hints of spring. Migrating birds like sandhill cranes and robins start to return. Despite the freezing... more
Spring is just a few weeks away and in Madison, that always means…. the Wisconsin Film Festival! Each April, one... more
Meet the challenger running for Madison Mayor. Gloria Reyes is running on her experience as a former Madison police officer,... more
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is running for re-election. The first-term mayor touts her accomplishments: getting a faster bus system, building... more
Bianca Martin, Molly Stentz, and Dylan Brogan round up the week’s news with a look at the GOP’s increasingly expensive... more
Friday Fish Fries in Madison are their own kinda of religion. When we went in search of the best fish... more
Today, we’re turning the tables on our host, Bianca Martin. We’re putting her on the other side of the mic.... more
This Black History Month, we wondered: how do we find our OWN history? Depending on your family history, it can be... more
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is running for re-election. The first-term mayor touts her accomplishments: getting a faster bus system, building more housing,... more