Zoo’s new leader started career at Shedd: ‘Fish were my first love’

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. The Henry Vilas Zoo is welcoming a new director after nearly seven months of interim leadership. Jeff Mitchell assumed the role Oct. 19, bringing experience...

Sleeping With Sirens Fan Draws Criticism For Bringing 10-Month-Old Child To The Band's Madison, WI show

A post from a concerned concertgoer has recently been picking up steam online. That post, which is available below, alleges that The Sylvee in Madison, WI let a concertgoer bring their 10-month-old child into the audience during Sleeping With Sirens‘ October 21st set at the venue. A subsequent post...

Woman Faces Backlash After Bringing 10-Month-Old In The Pit Area During Sleeping With Sirens’ Madison, WI Show

A woman has been facing backlash after bringing her 10-month-old to Sleeping With Sirens’ October 21 show at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin. The fan was standing in the pit area with a sign that read “Plz No crowd surfing (I’m 10 Months Old) – Thanx.”

Cheap Trick cancels scheduled concerts, taking break from touring

The announcement was first shared by Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, where the band had been scheduled to perform in February.

Possible polar pregnancy: Henry Vilas Zoo could welcome new cubs by the new year

There is hope in the air at Henry Vilas Zoo this season. Ten-year-old polar bear Nora is showing signs of pregnancy, including gaining nearly half of her weight and spending lots of time in her den, according to lead zookeeper at HVZ Kristin Myers. This past year, on the weekend...

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Rockford native Susan Saint James, of ‘McMillan & Wife,’ ‘Kate & Allie,’ dies

Susan Saint James, the Rockford, Illinois, native known for her roles on "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate & Allie," has died, according to reports. She was 80.

Golden opportunity awaits Mario Tiziani as the Madison golfer takes share of the lead into final round of Stifel Charity Classic

The math this week during the first stop on the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, as it relates to Mario Tiziani, hinges somewhat on what others do at the Stifel Charity Classic in the third-to-last event of the PGA Tour Champions season. At the end of the day Saturday, however, the...

From wood to works of art: Annual DeForest show celebrates local craftsmanship

DEFOREST, Wis. (WMTV) - What starts as a simple piece of wood can become anything from a Christmas ornament to a decorative bowl, and on Sunday, local artists showed the community just how much creativity and patience goes into the process. The 35th annual Woodcarvers and Woodturners Show and Sale...

Photos | Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit celebrates grand opening

BELOIT, Wis. — Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit celebrated the grand opening on Friday of its new $705 million, 240,000-square-foot casino. The grand opening festivities included tribal ceremonies that paid honor to the Ho-Chunk Nation’s heritage. Inside the casino, there was live music on the Live Wire Lounge center bar stage as guests were welcomed among the 1,300 slot machines, 33 table games and multiple restaurants.

Madison Public Library Announces 2026 Naturalist-in-Residence; Programs Begin November 5

MADISON, WI – Madison-based artist, doula, community educator, and culinarian Qwantése Dourese Winters has been chosen to lead nature-based programs from November 5 – December 21 as the 2026 Naturalist-in-Residence for Madison Public Library. The residency, centered on the theme The Tender Season, will explore winter as a time for rest, reflection, creativity, and connection with the natural world.

The Scoop: After much success coaching girls golf, Middleton's Becky Halverson, Edgewood's Jane Watson to take over schools' boys teams

Becky Halverson has been the girls golf coach at Middleton since 2013, leading her alma mater to 14 Big Eight Conference championships, 14 WIAA Division 1 state tournament appearances and three Division 1 state championships. Jane Watson has held the same role the past three seasons at Edgewood High School...

Mason and Molly Crosby share cancer journey

MADISON, Wis. — Former Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby and his wife, Molly Crosby, are returning to Wisconsin to share their experience navigating Molly Crosby’s lung cancer diagnosis and recovery at UW Carbone Cancer Center’s 24th annual fall cancer conference.

Madison Public Library to Host Día de Muertos celebrations at four locations

Madison Public Library will celebrate Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with free events at four library locations this fall, inviting community members to honor loved ones who have died through art, music, crafts and cultural activities. The celebrations will take place at Lakeview, Meadowridge, Central and...

“Using your voice to express something–anything”: Grammy-nominated artist Michael Mayo delivers exceptional performance at Memorial Union

Michael Mayo delivered an exceptional vocal performance alongside his band at Memorial Union’s Play Circle Oct. 1. The Los Angeles native singer and multi-instrumentalist performed his first-ever show in Madison as part of his “Fly” album-release tour.The performance was a refreshing take on a variety of popular jazz standards in addition to multiple original compositions, which featured lush musical arrangements and demonstrated the use of the voice as an instrument.

Woman takes 10-month-old in the pit at Sleeping With Sirens' Madison, WI show

A woman is going viral after taking a 10-month-old in the pit during Sleeping With Sirens' October 21 show at The Sylvee in Madison, WI. The concertgoer was also holding up a sign telling others not to crowdsurf near the child. One fan said the following about the incident:. "Hey...

Middleton High School alum making a name on the big stage

Class of 2016 graduate Kailey Boyle is in the Broadway show "Wanted."

Frank Lloyd Wright dreamed it in 1938, Madison didn’t finish it until 1997

You can spot Monona Terrace from halfway across the lake. The building sits right on the shore of Lake Monona in downtown Madison, all white curves and glass, designed by Wisconsin-born architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Its circular forms mirror the round dome of the State Capitol a few blocks uphill....

The Charming Wisconsin Toy Store Is Bursting With Everything Your Heart Could Ever Desire

There’s a yellow barn in Delafield, Wisconsin, that’s grinning at you from the side of the road, and honestly, you’re going to grin right back. The Smiley Barn is exactly what it sounds like, a place so cheerful and so packed with wonderful things that you’ll wonder how you ever spent a weekend without it.