The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan last week after she allegedly tried to help a man evade... more

After five years at the helm of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Ben Wikler is stepping down as chair. Executive Producer... more

TGIF! We made it to the end of another week, which means the City Cast Madison team is here to... more

Two Madison culinary talents are about to hit the big time — reality TV style. Vintage Brewing Company executive chef... more

Spring has sprung and the birds are singing! On today’s show, host Bianca Martin chats with Dexter Patterson AKA the... more

Happy Earth Day! The annual event celebrating environmental protections is observed across the globe. But did you know it was a... more

Federal support for the humanities dates back decades but it all came to a sudden halt with one email sent... more

Happy Friday! The City Cast Madison team is here with another Friday news roundup — but this time with a... more

Have you heard of the hot new restaurant on State Street that is open every night until 2 a.m.? Izakaya... more

Spring is here and it’s time to get outside and enjoy all the city has to offer. With so many... more

Watching homemade porn in a room full of strangers might not be everyone’s ideal weekend plan, but longtime sex and... more

When the sky turns green and the clouds come rolling in, do you know what to do? Spring is severe... more

Did you really think we were done with election news? In this week’s Friday news roundup, the team digs into... more

The Dane County Farmers’ Market kicks off its 2025 season this Saturday! Are you ready? To get the scoop on... more

Wisconsin is an island of prohibition in a sea of legalized cannabis. But that hasn’t stopped entrepreneurs from selling weed-adjacent... more

The federal budget cuts just keep coming, and this time the axe is swinging at our nation’s libraries and museums.... more

Budget cuts at the federal level just keep coming. Recently, hundreds of millions of dollars were slashed from a U.S.... more

The election is over but we’re not done talking about it. In this Friday news roundup, the City Cast Madison... more

Did you know Madison has a secret when it comes to finding the best bagels? Mermaid Bagels has built up... more

The spring election is officially over. The results are in and the whole City Cast Madison team is here to... more

Happy April, Madison! We’re not fooling you when we say there’s plenty going on this month in our city. We’re... more

On Tuesday, April 1, Wisconsinites will vote in the most expensive state Supreme Court race in U.S. history. The election... more

Spring election season is almost over. We’re just days away from voting on a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, a constitutional... more

Winter is over! Madisonians are coming out of hibernation and hungry for adventure.Sometimes those adventures carry late into the night.... more

Many Americans had never heard of the United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, until the Trump administration gutted... more

The Wisconsin Film Festival brings eight days of cinematic wonders to screens across Madison starting next week. Tickets for the... more

It’s been dubbed the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history and it’s happening right here in Wisconsin. Of course,... more

Happy Friday! The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week and by news,... more

Few frills, no gimmicks, just good food. That’s what you’ll find at Madison’s many strip mall eateries. But which ones... more

Madison is said to have more bikes than cars. And with 200 miles of bike trails in the area, there’s... more

Everyone knows the satirical news outlet The Onion. But did you know that The Onion’s roots are in Madison? The... more

In-person absentee voting starts tomorrow and we are officially in full election mode. We’ve covered the statewide races and talked... more

It’s been a rough week for the City Clerk’s office. With investigations underway and its leader put on leave, City... more

Brandy Old Fashioned? Check. Friday fish fry? Of course. Enduring nostalgia? Yes, please. These are just a few of the... more

The bagpipes will be back on the Capitol Square this weekend for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. With the... more

Election Day is April 1. In case you missed it, every single Madison City Council seat is up for grabs.... more

In case you somehow missed it, the spring election is right around the corner! Early voting starts March 18. There’s... more

Another Friday means it’s time for another Friday news roundup! This week, the team dives into the drama unfolding at... more

Spring is on its way, which means farmers' markets, CSA boxes, and fresh local produce will be here soon. One... more

When it comes to cities getting what they want from the Wisconsin state Legislature, it’s all about who you know.... more

Across Wisconsin and across the nation, local TV news teams are shrinking. Earlier this year, Allen Media Group — which owns... more

National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants partially fund hundreds of research projects at UW-Madison each year. NIH covers about 55%... more

We’re saying goodbye to February with a Friday news roundup! This week, the team is talking about transportation in its... more

March is almost here, which means spring is just around the corner and Madisonians are itching to emerge from their... more

You’ve most likely noticed Dan Yoder’s handy work when driving through Madison. His company, Sign Art Studio, is responsible for... more

There’s no question about it, Madison is in a housing crisis. But how did we get here and what do... more

The state’s legislative session is in full swing, and so far, some of the ideas being brought to the floor... more

It’s time for another Friday news roundup! This week, host Bianca Martin is joined by executive producer Hayley Sperling and... more

Wisconsin is currently weathering one of the worst flu seasons in the past decade. In Dane County, hospitals are full... more

Winter is here — do you know where to park? Alternate side parking is in effect through March 15, meaning... more

Less than a month into his second term as president, Donald Trump has signed more than 60 executive orders into... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to wrap up the week with another Friday news roundup. This week, we’re... more

Happy Thursday! Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and we’re rounding out our Love Week with some tips and tricks for making... more

Happy humpday, Madison! On this third day of Love Week, we’re gettin’ a little freaky. Have you ever wanted to... more

Welcome to day two of City Cast Madison’s Love Week! Today, we’re turning inward and talking about the importance of self... more

In honor of Valentine’s Day, this whole week on City Cast Madison, we’re talking about love! To kick things off,... more

This week on the Friday news roundup, we’re talking about workplace misconduct, political protests, and one of Madison’s favorite pastimes... more

Where can you find a lineup of world-class chefs creating specially crafted menus tailored specifically for the season? Why, Paoli of... more

It’s no secret that Madison loves its sports teams. From the UW Badgers to the ‘Mingos and the Nightmares, the... more

Awards season is upon us, and while blockbuster films and Oscar contenders have been getting headlines everywhere, in Madison, we’re doing... more

We’ve all heard that there’s a teacher shortage both nationally and here in Madison; but what’s being done about it?... more

It’s time to close the books on January and round up another week of news. This week, City Cast Madison... more

Happy February, Madison! A new month means it’s time for a new guide. The City Cast Madison team is here... more

Today we’re talking about a hot topic that is ice cold. The City of Madison is forgiving $1.6 million of... more

Last week, Governor Tony Evers declared 2025 to be the “Year of the Kid” during his info-packed State of the... more

After four years leading the department, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes is leaving his post at the end of the... more

Happy Friday, Madison! The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. This week host... more

Madison’s restaurant scene is off to a hot start in 2025 with a ton of new openings. It’s a lot... more

Earlier this month, The UW Geology Museum announced the discovery of the oldest known dinosaur in the northern hemisphere, dating... more

The recent single digit temperatures, and the thickening of the ice means it’s definitely ice fishing season! But what is... more

It’s Friday, so the City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin sits... more

Twice a year, dozens of local restaurants put together special menus to delight diners for Restaurant Week. This year’s Winter... more

Madison comedian Nate Chappell is used to asking questions as the host of the “Several Questions With Nate Chappell” podcast.... more

As our nation grapples with racial injustice throughout society, the situation has many of us wondering how we can actively work... more

If you’re new in town and looking for some tips, or if you’ve lived here for years and somehow never... more

We’ve made it through another week, which means it’s time for the Friday news roundup! This week, the whole City... more

When January comes around, many folks opt to lose the booze for the month. In a place with a big... more

Inauguration Day is coming up fast, and nobody knows just how crazy this election was in Wisconsin like Capital Times... more

In 2010, Mike Gomoll lost his four-year-old son Joey to epilepsy. That same year, Mike channeled his grief into action... more

Winter has arrived and while most of us are sleeping, plow drivers across the city are at work. Like choreographed... more

For our first Friday news roundup of 2025, we’re doing something special by taking a look at the stories we’ll... more

Happy new year, Madison! 2025 is officially here and we’re ready to start the year off right by bringing you... more

There is a Madisonian whose name you might not know, but you’ve certainly seen his work. He is the photojournalist... more

It’s the new year, and if you're anything like us, one of your resolutions might be to eat out less.... more

Ketamine clinics have been popping up around Madison for some time now. While ketamine has been used in the medical... more

It’s the last Friday news roundup of 2024. This week, the City Cast Madison team has updates on the school... more

With the holidays on the horizon, many Madisonians are preparing for a massive family meal. But what if you don’t... more

As we close the book on 2024 and get ready for the new year, we turned to you to get... more

The city of Madison was shocked Monday by a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, in which a teacher and... more

The holiday season is often the biggest time of the year for new movie releases. But to see big blockbusters,... more

On this week’s Friday news roundup, Madison365 reporter Nicholas Garton joins host Bianca Martin to talk about recent drama in... more

‘Tis the season for gifts! If you have a foodie in your life — whether that’s someone who loves to... 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

Stoughton natives Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher have collected over 13,000 obscure and delightful VHS tapes and have been taking... more

Today, the tables are turned as City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin is a guest on Rev. Dr. Alex Gee’s... more

It’s Friday, which means the City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week! The kick... more

It’s been a big year for Madison’s food and restaurant scene. To help us round up all of the exciting... more

Since March of this year, multiple women have come forward with allegations against District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze that range... more

Ten years ago, Scott Gordon started a podcast to tell stories about Madison’s arts and culture scenes that no other... more

The air is chilly and holiday lights are twinkling, it’s officially December! The City Cast Madison team is here to... more

Why do so many college campuses across the U.S. have their own police force? And are they really necessary? Those... more

Are Madison’s restaurants, parks, and public spaces accessible to people of all abilities? More so than a lot of cities... more

Winter is here and now is the time to make sure your house is properly prepped for the season. But... more

This week on the Friday news roundup, host Bianca Martin talks with Madison Ald. MGR Govindarajan about his efforts to... more

Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and don’t forget the cranberry sauce! Thanksgiving is nearly here and if even the thought of cooking... more

Not every city has independent police oversight agencies with the power to subpoena, but Madison does. Empowering these agencies, though,... more

Love it or hate it, Madison is in a building boom. As our city continues to grow, we wanted to... more

Wild turkeys were nearly hunted to extinction in Wisconsin in the late 19th century. But now, it’s a great time... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week, and what a week it’s been.... more

It's no secret that Wisconsinites love to drink. But in Madison, our cocktail scene extends far beyond the classic Old... more

It’s often said that “information is power,” but what happens when one of our most vulnerable communities is cut off... more

Winter is coming — do you know where to park? Alternate side parking starts November 15th, meaning you have to... more

Halloween might be over but creepy crawlers are still popping up in the cracks and crevices of Madison homes. So... more

It’s no secret the biggest news of the week is Tuesday’s election results. Donald Trump won Wisconsin and enough electoral... more

Late night food can be hard to find, especially when you’re too hungry to think. So if you’re ever lying... more

We woke up early (5 a.m.!) to tell you what we know — and what we don’t — about Tuesday’s... more

As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz... more

Tomorrow, in addition to voting on candidates Madison voters will also see four referendum questions on their ballot. A proposed... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. With only a few days... more

The leaves are on the ground and November is here! So what does our city have going on this month?... more

Come election day the city has a big ask — a $22 million ask to be exact. Madison is facing... more

‘Tis the season for spooky, scary, campy, and vampy. If you’re looking for a fright with a side of delight,... 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 Madison team is here to round up the news of the week. Host Bianca Martin and newsletter... more

It’s Thursday, which means we’re talking food and drink. Cozy season is upon us, and for many of us, fall... more

It’s no secret that Americans are becoming less religious. Rev. Mark Elsdon, temporary co-director and outgoing executive director of the... more

Tammy Baldwin has represented Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate race since 2013. In her quest for a third term, she... more

The Madison Metropolitan School District has a big ask of voters come November. A $607 million dollar ask to be... more

We’ve reached the end of the week, which means it’s time for a good old fashioned Friday news roundup! This... more

It’s hard to miss the Cinn City Smash food truck. It’s big, purple, and covered in cartoon art that, if... more

We’re less than 20 days away from the November election and it’s a packed ballot. Last week, we focused on... more

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about... more

Another Friday means it’s time for another news roundup! This week, executive producer Hayley Sperling and newsletter editor Rob Thomas... more

Trying a Sober October? Or maybe you’re just looking for something new to sip on. Enter RA! a new herbal... more

With the November election less than one month away, we’re zooming in on the local races that are critical to... more

The November election is just one month away. To keep you informed on the races, we’re talking to some of... more

The Wisconsin Book Festival’s Fall Celebration is a culmination of the work that happens all year round to connect Wisconsin... more

From hurricanes to lotto winners, it’s been a week full of news. Host Bianca Martin catches up with executive producer... more

“It’s fermented, cured, delicious, and often misunderstood and mispronounced.” So says Jesse Brookstein, author of A Perfect Pair: The History of... more

After years of planning, discussions, debate, and construction, Madison’s first bus rapid transit line is officially here. To mark the... more

October is here and we are living for the fall vibes radiating throughout the isthmus. To get into the spirit... more

With winter just around the corner, now is a good time to start building habits to help you manage your... more

It’s another Friday news roundup and this week executive producer Hayley Sperling and Madison Minutes newsletter editor Rob Thomas are... more

It’s absolutely the season to curl up in a cozy coffee shop with a hot cup of joe. And Madison... more

The World Dairy Expo brings tens of thousands of people and millions of dollars in economic impact to Dane County... more

It’s time for another installment of Must See Madison! City Cast Madison producer and Madison newbie Phil Surkis recently moved... more

Plastic containers? Yes. Plastic bags? No. Navigating our city’s recycling rules can be daunting. Thankfully there are professionals out there... more

The City Cast Madison team is here to round up the news of the week and it’s been a big... more

Madison Vegan Fest is right around the corner. On Sept. 28, food vendors, exhibitors, musicians, and speakers will flock to... more

Opera, ballet, and theater — oh my! The fall season for Madison’s performing arts scene is here. To get a... more

City Cast Madison is back with another installment of Must See Madison, where we take on Madison’s must-see attractions and... more

The 13th biannual PhotoMidwest exhibition is opening tomorrow, and the photography festivities have just begun.  Bianca Martin catches up with the... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Hayley Sperling and Madison... 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 Library has a wealth of resources beyond books.  Your little orange card can help you grow a garden... more

It’s football season, which means on select Saturdays (and a couple Fridays) during the fall and winter, seas of red-and-white-clad... more

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art wants to give the community a behind-the-scenes look at some of its largest, and... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Executive producer Hayley Sperling is joined... more

Robinia Courtyard has been a staple of the East Washington corridor since it opened on the 800 block in 2015.... more

Get your patterns and needles out because the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is right around the corner! This Thursday through... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

It’s Friday! With the long weekend upon us, the City Cast team is here to round up the news of... more

Taste of Madison is right around the corner. The annual two-day festival brings dozens of food vendors to the Capitol... more

It’s no secret Madison has had a wet, hot, and itchy summer. Several early deluges of rainfall have created the... more

In this week’s edition of Must See Madison, the City Cast Madison team gives you suggestions for your next date... more

When Mahanth Joishy became Madison’s Fleet Service Superintendent, the city had zero electric vehicles in its fleet. Now it has... more

City Council made its decision and now it's up to voters to decide how Madison solves its operating budget problems.... more

Is your garden overflowing? As we start the transition from summer to fall you might find yourself wondering what exactly... more

The popular Minneapolis singer, rapper, and poet Dessa will headline this year’s Orton Park Festival this Sunday, Aug. 25. Host... more

Madison is a city full of creatives and bustling with ideas. But sometimes it can be hard to find spaces... more

From providing affordable housing for women and families in need to helping folks land jobs in tech, the YWCA Madison... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin and Hayley Sperling recap... more

Madison may be a growing urban city, but farming is still a way of life for many locals. You don’t... more

Get up, get down, get together. That’s the motto behind Dane Dances, the annual summertime party that happens every Friday... more

In this week’s installment of Must See Madison, we take a step back and look at the city’s past while... more

The August primary is nearly here! We’ve covered everything from how to vote on Election Day to the state legislative... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week, and it’s another big one. Executive... more

Wondering where you might grab your next bite to eat or drink? Why not try one of Madison’s newest bars,... more

After years of planning and community input, the future of the $18.6 million, 16,000-square-foot “Imagination Center” at Reindahl Park is... more

The tables are turned in this week’s installment of Must See Madison. Producer and Madison (not-so) newbie Phil Surkis shares... more

Madison Comedy Week is in full swing and we’ve got the inside scoop on the shows you can’t miss. Host... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Bianca Martin, Hayley Sperling, and Ava Wojnowski... more

Have you ever eaten four burgers in three minutes? What about lifted more than 600 pounds? Madison personal trainer Mike... more

If you’re new around here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome... more

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, protestors in Madison gathered day after day at the Wisconsin State... more

Believe it or not, the Aug. 13 primary election is right around the corner. We’ve already covered the ins and... more

The City Cast team is here to round up the news of the week. Newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski recaps recent... more

Who doesn’t love a little outside time? Ideally, paired with a beverage and good friends. Cap Times photographer Ruthie Hauge... more

With decades of experience under her belt, there’s no question that Sylvie Rosenthal is a master of her craft. But... more

The City Cast Madison crew is back with another edition of Must See Madison, and this time, we’re ballin’ on... more

Election season is officially upon us! First up is the fall partisan primary on Aug. 13. To get the details... more

All eyes have been fixed on Milwaukee this week as the Republican National Convention has taken over Wisconsin’s biggest city.... more

When thinking about Madison’s food scene, the first items that come to mind usually involve a whole lot of meat... more

Kiki Schueler has been hosting intimate concerts in the basement of her far east side home since 2005. This week,... more

Once called "Madison's Ellis Island," the Greenbush neighborhood used to be home to large populations of Italian, Jewish, and Black... more

For the first time in state history, Wisconsin has enacted a law that allows law enforcement agencies to charge public... more

Luna’s Groceries first opened on the southwest side of Madison in 2019. It quickly became a local staple with its... more

As a professional home maintenance technician with more than a decade of experience, Mercury Stardust can fix just about anything.... more

City Cast Madison’s new producer and new Madison resident Phil Surkis has been out on the town taking in your... more