(CNN) -- Setting off dazzling displays of fireworks is a time-honored way to celebrate Independence Day, but it can quickly become dangerous -- and even deadly -- when safety guidelines are ignored. The United States saw a 50% increase in…
Communities across Wisconsin are resuming Fourth of July firework shows after a year of canceled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin's legislative Black caucus, along with other political, faith and community leaders, gathered in the Capitol for nearly three hours on Friday to raise the Juneteenth flag and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
"How is it possible that I'm here today, and they were sitting right next to me, and they're gone?"
Local businesses are once again preparing for a busy weekend of sales amid the pandemic. That has many area restaurants finding ways of adapting to meet the needs of their customers.
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The holidays may look a little different this year due to the pandemic, but they will still happen -- even in space.
Pope Francis used his Christmas message to say that coronavirus vaccines must be available for all, and pleaded with states to cooperate in the race to emerge from the pandemic.
From lap to laptop: Santa's gone remote, but video calls take some extra magic.
It takes three things to run a successful business on Monroe Street: a good attitude, gratitude, and the ability to adapt.
Three-month-old Hanklin Halvorson transforms into a holiday favorite this time of year.
It's going to be a bittersweet Christmas Eve for fans of a beloved State Street storefront.
Marshall residents weren't going to let the pandemic stop them from finding new ways to spread holiday cheer (from a safe distance) during Sunday's "Car-oling Parade."
A Verona woman is giving back to her healthcare heroes this holiday season.
Madison's most well-known chefs aren't just asking for help from their community - they also want our government leaders to step up.
When we asked some of Madison's most well-known chefs who was worried about shutting down next year, all of them raised their hands.
Clasen's European bakery has become a name everyone recognizes with old world quality and baking tradition.
On June 1st, State Street was home to 150 local businesses. Today, there are less than 120.
When we asked if anyone would be willing to speak on behalf of the state of restaurants during the pandemic, the chefs and owners of more than two dozen Madison restaurants stepped up.
A survey from the National Restaurant Association finds nearly 1 in 4 restaurant owners say they don't think their business will last six more months without government relief.
Many shoppers turn to Amazon for last-minute gifts simply because it's easy to buy anything for anyone. But there's also a way to search for, shop at, and support small businesses in your neighborhood online.
Janet Tupy, a retired oncology nurse, took on that mission as a personal challenge 11 years ago after she was inspired by a pair of felted wool mittens she found in a gift shop.
From the wizarding world of Harry Potter to the magic treehouse in Jack and Annie's backyard, the Madison Reading Project is hoping to give thousands of kids a much-needed escape this holiday season in the form of new books. But the local group needs your help to make that happen.
We know what it means to 'pay it forward.' Swap the word 'pay' with 'cook' and you have the name of one of Madison's newest organizations.
