Babcock Dairy scoops up a new flavor to honor best-selling author James Patterson and his wife, Sue Patterson, a Badger alum and longtime donor. Read more: https://go.madison.com/pattersons?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Wisconsin is suing a handful of sports betting and prediction market platforms, including Kalshi, Robinhood and Polymarket, for flouting the state’s ban on sports betting outside of tribal casinos. Read more: https://go.madison.com/sportsbetting?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Several culinary bigwigs are getting together for a BBQ Fest at Seven Acre Dairy Company. Read more: https://go.madison.com/bbqfest?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, is urging Wisconsin to protect the dogs at Ridglan Farms. Read more: https://go.madison.com/ridglanpocan?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Trudy, the peregrine falcon who nests at Madison Gas and Electric, has laid her eggs. Read more: https://go.madison.com/peregrine?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Wisconsin Heights school community came together Friday to celebrate something extra special: One of their education assistants is donating a kidney to her coworker next week. Read more here: https://go.madison.com/kidney?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

One Social Food Hall, which opened in October, is adding two shops and more seating on its outdoor promenade that overlooks Lake Monona. Read more: https://go.madison.com/onesocial?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Blind Shot Social Club, popular for its non-alcoholic cocktails, is closing up shop after almost five years in business. Read more: https://go.madison.com/blindshot?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Essen Haus is sticking around: After a much-publicized sale ultimately fell through, the owner has decided to keep the long-time Madison establishment open, with a bit of renovating. Read more: https://go.madison.com/essenhaus?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

A Verona high schooler has won a $400,000 scholarship to cover all college costs, thanks to an anonymous donor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. Read more: https://go.madison.com/scholarship?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Madison joins the Yemeni coffee chop trend with Qamaria on the West Side, which opened in November and has become a popular international hub. Read more: https://go.madison.com/qamaria?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Madison's Hastings Cameron was announced Tuesday as a finalist for a James Beard Award in the Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service category. Read more: https://go.madison.com/cameron?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Expect to see a lot more of Cousins Maine Lobster in and around Madison: Two franchise owners are adding a truck dedicated to this area. Read more here: https://go.madison.com/cousins?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Will the Madison School District rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School, in light of sexual assault allegations against its namesake? Read more here: https://go.madison.com/chavez?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Restaurant review: Haven is a tasty and affordable fusion of Chinese, American Chinese and Korean cuisine. Read more: https://go.madison.com/haven?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Restaurant review: If you're looking to splurge, One Prime is one of the best places to do it. Read more: https://go.madison.com/oneprime?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Want a piece of Porta Bella? Here's when keepsakes, supplies and equipment from the now-closed Italian restaurant are going up for auction. Read more: https://go.madison.com/portaauction?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Who loves going out for breakfast? 🥞Golden Nest Pancakes & Cafe has opened a Madison location. Read more: https://go.madison.com/golden?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Madison school district is transitioning away from pre-packaged lunches toward more made-from-scratch meals. Read more: https://go.madison.com/scratchlunch?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Looking back at 5 Madison-area restaurants and bars that were open for decades before closing in recent years. Read more: https://go.madison.com/oldrestaurants?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The owners of Zafferano, the Indian-Italian fusion restaurant that opened a year ago in Fitchburg, are starting a new place on Capitol Square. Read more: https://go.madison.com/eloura?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Sofra Family Bistro in Middleton is closing Sunday after 35 years. Read more:https://go.madison.com/sofra?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Video: Longtime Porta Bella customers share their special memories as the popular Italian restaurant gets ready to close Saturday after 58 years. Read more: https://go.madison.com/portastories?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Harry Styles fans in the Madison area get a second chance to hear his new album early. Strictly Discs is hosting a listening party March 5. Read more: https://go.madison.com/harrystyles2?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Every Sunday, the Foxie Dippers meet up for a very cold plunge into the Yahara River. Read more here: https://go.madison.com/foxiedippers?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

The Foxie Dippers aren't sure jumping into a frigid Yahara River each week improves their health, but that's really just a secondary benefit anyway. Read more here: https://go.madison.com/dippers?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

How Madison's queer community rallied and recovered from the devastating Hotel Washington fire of Feb. 18, 1996. Read more: https://go.madison.com/LGBTQhotel?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

Madison's Hotel Washington burned to the ground on Feb. 18, 1996. Here's a look back. Read more: https://go.madison.com/hotelwashington?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

It's official: Porta Bella is closing. Read more: https://go.madison.com/portabella?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 

There's one last chance tonight to catch a flying bratwurst at the Kohl Center. Read more: https://go.madison.com/bratblaster?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_