A new ownership group that includes former Badger lineman Joe Thomas has acquired the Madison diner, which has been closed since July.
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Do you trust that beloved local restaurants keep their character after new owners take over?
For Madison, Wisconsin's capital, built on an isthmus between two lakes, coverage here follows city government, Dane County, Madison Metropolitan School District, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods throughout the city and surrounding communities.
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Do you think large new housing developments are improving your community?
Veridian Homes has begun construction on the first phase of a neighborhood planned for close to 700 homes on Madison's Far East Side.
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Do seasonal public gathering spaces improve community cohesion in your area?
The iconic sunburst chairs will be cleared from the Lake Mendota site to mark the end of the 2026 Terrace season.
Axio BioPharma and Shimadzu Corporation are combining AI-guided cell culture media optimization with laboratory experimentation in Madison.
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Do you think things in your area are getting better or worse politically?
Madison's gubernatorial returns show Democrat Crowley far outpacing recent Democratic showings in the city, with Republican Tiffany held below 11%.
Wisconsin turns to true freshman Ryan Hopkins at quarterback after a run of injuries last season.
Coverage takes in city council decisions, the Dane County courthouse and Madison Metropolitan School District alongside the state government, university and technology employers that define the local economy. From Monroe Street and Willy Street to Atwood, Capitol Square and State Street, neighborhood coverage extends into Columbia County, Green County and Iowa County where stories cross the line. The co-location of state government and a major university creates a civic calendar that compresses significant decisions into legislative sessions and academic terms. Housing affordability, transit investment and school district resources are the recurring subjects in city hall and county reporting.
