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AI Art Sparks Backlash, Finance Committee Rejects More Police Monitor Funding, and New MSN Direct Flights

This week, the Madison Finance Committee voted unanimously to deny additional funding for the Office of the Independent Police Monitor. The office sought $28,500 to pay f

Halal Week, How To Spend $3 Billion, and Retiring in Madison

Madison’s first Halal Restaurant Week starts Friday, and eight local restaurants are adapting their menus to be more inclusive of Muslim diners. Executive producer Hayley

Local Alzheimer's Research, Fate of Wisconsin THC, Badger Freshman Must-Knows

Genes are just one factor in your odds for developing Alzheimer’s disease. A study from the Center for Health Disparities Research at UW–Madison explores the environmenta

Your Guide to September 2026 in Madison

September is here! This month will be full of bountiful harvests, neighborhood festivals, and “Is it fall yet?” vibes. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperl

City Council President Talks Ruiz, Men’s Shelter, Budget, and Beyond

The news has been nonstop for Madison recently. Today, Madison City Council President Sabrina Madison talks to host Bianca Martin about the biggest stories in the city ri

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Madison

The Madison airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh Int

Mayoral Race Heats Up, Dolly Parton's Legacy, and City Leaders' Encampment Response

The whole world is mourning country star and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who passed away earlier this week. , Although she’s gone, kids in Dane and Sauk Counties will st

Hot Dog Wars, Papavero Turns 20, and begonia. Arrives on Monroe

The new restaurant begonia. opens its doors to the public on Friday. But Monroe Street diners might already be familiar with the team behind begonia. Sara Anderson and he

Cinematheque Fall Season, Madison Movie Roundup, and Our Recent Faves

Did you know City Cast Madison’s Rob Thomas writes about movies on his Substack newsletter? Over on Not That Rob Thomas, Rob writes about new theatrical releases, movies

The Sterling Hall Bombing Rocked Madison

On Aug. 24, 1970, UW-Madison’s Sterling Hall was bombed in protest of the Vietnam War. The explosion killed a physics researcher, injured others, and caused millions of d

Go With the Flow: Downtown Traffic and Period Products

Do you want to help shape the future of streets downtown? District 2 Alder Will Ochowicz is hosting a public meeting Tuesday to gather input on traffic safety as part of

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Madison

How often are you out in nature in Madison? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a part

Goodman Foundation Runs Dry, Fitchburg Looks for Flock Alternatives, and Will UW Freeze Tuition?

After donating $67 million to causes across Madison over the last 15 years, the Goodman Foundation is dissolving at the end of the month. The charitable organization prov

Ukraine Fest, Queer Dance Floors, and a Trip to the Public Market

Madison’s fifth annual Ukraine Fest is happening this Saturday, Aug. 22 in Olin Park. The event comes at a time when 100,000 Ukrainian refugees in the U.S. are awaiting a

Track F-35 Noise in Real Time

Have you been hearing F-35 jets flying overhead late into the night? For the last two weeks, the Wisconsin Air National Guard has been conducting night training. Many of

FTC Investigates Epic, Willy St. Businesses Struggle, and Madison Reddit Solves a Mystery

Are you struggling to make a dinner reservation at a restaurant this week? You’re probably experiencing the influx of people who are in Madison for Epic Systems’ annual c

Indigenous Art Across Madison, Wonder Bar’s Future, and Your Hot Takes

The new Teejop Community Art Project is a citywide series of temporary art installations by seven Indigenous artists honoring Madison’s Indigenous community and cultural

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Dane County’s Trash is Big Business

Ever want to know how many mattresses Madison throws away? It’s a lot, but Dane County officials hope that, someday, the bulk of it can be recycled — and that all starts

Primary Results Explained, Ruiz Laid to Rest, and Preview of Men’s Shelter

Today, the family of Corey Ruiz will hold a funeral at the Fountain of Life Church, where Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy. City Cast Madison executive producer H

Pour One Out for Madison’s Best Bygone Bars and Restaurants

Is there a meal in Madison you used to get all the time, but that now you can only dream of because the restaurant closed? Maybe it’s a burrito filled with tater tots fro