Danielle Duclos

About 1,000 more of the beagles bred for research will go to shelters in Florida, Alabama or other states in the wake of animal rights protests.

For years, Dane County leaders have spent more than the county made. Now, the county faces another budget deficit, threatening jobs and services.

Madison officers have disproportionately stopped and ticketed drivers of color for years. Police Chief John Patterson says “deeper analysis” is needed.

After years of staff turnover and care citations, Lauren Beaumont is seeking to improve the state-run Union Grove veterans nursing home.

Despite the emerald ash borer killing thousands of ash trees in Dane County, urban foresters say the canopy is stronger than before.

Richard Johnson died after being taken into police custody in December 2024. Police video shows he struggled to breathe for 30 minutes.

Christine Jones, 61, was shot to death in March. Her family says Madison police failed to confiscate Diamond Wallace’s firearm after a previous shooting.

Water clarity improved and bacterial blooms became less common last year. But beach closure days nearly doubled, according to public health authorities.

Sheriff Kalvin Barrett says he can’t close the outdated City-County Building portion of the jail because there won’t be enough space in the new one.

The trail will close from Lakeside Street to Broom Street near downtown Madison, with a detour around Lake Monona Bay.