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In Kenosha, Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on all charges related to shooting three people, killing two, last August.
Madison College will host its first-ever immigration resource fair at its South Madison campus this weekend.
Madison Children’s Museum will host a free COVID vaccination clinic Monday.
A new commemorative plaque on Richard Davis Lane will help preserve the legacy of the legendary musician.
An independent review found Madison police were “unprepared” for the scale and emotion of protests last year, and offered 69 recommendations for improvement.
Madison365 earned a national award for innovation in revenue growth.
Local hip-hop artist MKE (aka Michael Johnson Jr) got a big boost from comedian Michael Blackson’s social media accounts.
Some Indigenous leaders felt the one-day raising of the Ho-Chunk flag on the UW campus was little more than a “PR stunt.”
State Representative David Bowen of Milwaukee announced that he’s running for Lieutenant Governor.
Eight community organizations were given grants to help improve health outcomes for Black mothers and newborns.
Local artisan Freddy Martinez has made a thriving side business turning whiskey barrels into high-end furniture.
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