Metro Transit union, city agree to new contract
By Lizzi McGann | 3:00amAfter a year of negotiations, Madison agreed to work closer with the Metro Transit union and increase bus drivers’ pay, vacation days and safety.
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League of Women Voters discusses Dane County immigration issues
By Stella Morton | Sep. 11The forum featured three immigration experts to speak on U.S. immigration law and policy.
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Madison mayor and members of common council propose new housing initiatives
By Vanessa Gavilan | Sep. 10The newest proposals target zoning and create new forms of housing to encourage development.
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More than 2,500 athletes push themselves to the limit at 23rd annual IRONMAN Wisconsin
By Ellie Huber | Sep. 8Participants from all over the world earned the IRONMAN title Sunday to prove themselves and honor those that couldn’t.
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Mayor Rhodes-Conway prioritizes infrastructure, affordable housing in 2026 Executive Capital Budget
By Zoey Elwood | Sep. 4City of Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced her Executive Capital Budget proposal, aiming to identify and invest in projects that will meet long-term community needs.
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MPD to clear homeless encampment near Wisconsin Capitol at Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum
By Sonia Bendre | Sep. 4Madison Police Department announced the closure of the homeless encampment at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Museum, citing public health and safety problems.
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City council greenlights major zoning reforms to tackle housing shortage
By Elaina Russell | Jul. 26The Madison Common Council voted unanimously to adopt three sweeping housing proposals this past week.
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Madison sexual violence agencies struggle amid funding slashes, political changes
By Sreejita Patra | Jun. 5Dane County sexual assault organizations and survivors say they face an uncertain future amidst funding cuts and changing cultural attitudes.
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Madison’s unionized Starbucks workers walk out over new dress code, contract disputes
By Joseph Panzer | Jun. 5Changes to the company’s dress code raised concerns over labor practices and employee performance.
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Meriter nurses sign two-year contract after first strike in history
By Sonia Bendre | May. 29Nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital launched a 5-day strike on May 27 for stronger security measures, lower patient-to-staff ratios and increased benefits.
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City investigation finds ‘significant’ issues in Clerk’s handling of uncounted ballots
By Vanessa Gavilan | Apr. 30The City of Madison’s investigation report found that the former clerk broke city policy by failing to notify officials of almost 200 uncounted ballots in November’s election.
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‘One of the largest crowds we have seen’: Thousands descend on Mifflin Street for 56th annual block party
By Drew Wesson | Apr. 27University of Wisconsin-Madison students and out-of-town visitors flocked to Mifflin Street on Saturday for the event.
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A walk to the wild side: Henry Vilas Zoo offers free escape just steps from UW-Madison
By Alaina Walsh and Ella Hanley | Apr. 24Henry Vilas Zoo, a free hidden gem in the heart of Madison, works to refine the way its visitors view wildlife through empathy-based signage and conservation efforts.
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Dane County introduces harm reduction vending machines at local hospitals to combat overdoses
By Eiman Mir | Apr. 23Dane County and several community health partnerships unveiled harm reduction vending machines outside St. Mary’s Hospital and UW Health’s University Hospital in Madison.
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City of Madison officials stress safety amid preparations for annual Mifflin Street Block Party
By Jake Wesson and Drew Wesson | Apr. 23City leaders gathered to share plans, messaging and precautions ahead of the annual block party.
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Construction plans for new Imagination Center at Reindahl Park move forward
By Vanessa Gavilan | Apr. 22A construction contract was rewarded for the first new Madison-area library in 25 years.
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Madison Water Utility earns high marks in first-ever Wisconsin water report cards
By Alaina Walsh | Apr. 17A University of Wisconsin-Madison backed report shows Madison Water Utility earned high marks for water quality and public communication in Wisconsin’s first statewide water utility report cards, but received lower grades for aging infrastructure and finances.
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MPD to adopt amnesty policy for underage alcohol violations in emergencies
By Drew Wesson | Apr. 17The Madison Police Department’s newly created policy for underage consumption of alcohol will soon take effect.
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