Dane County arts grants award $115,000 to local organizations for arts expansion
By Abigail Bures | May. 28Over 65 projects received grants from Dane County through county and private funding to expand art programming throughout the community.
Over 65 projects received grants from Dane County through county and private funding to expand art programming throughout the community.
Developers in Madison will receive millions of dollars in state and federal tax credits from WHEDA to supply more affordable housing, the agency announced on May 16.
The Dane County District Attorney charged a University of Wisconsin-Madison alum with one charge of attempting to disarm a peace officer.
Students, protestors and community members gathered at the Common Council meeting to voice their support and concerns about the resolution.
The messages, located on an electrical transformer box on North Henry Street, depicted a woman in hijab with the message “Islam is satanic/martyrs burn/in hell.”
Hezbollah, the Houthis and Hamas are designated as terror groups by the United States.
The local program seeks to prioritize road safety with safer cars and less mechanical violations.
Mount Horeb School District went on full lock down in the morning after a school shooter threat occurred. Officials said the only fatality was the shooter, who was shot by police.
The annual Mifflin Block Party ended with one flipped car, eighty arrests and eleven hospitalizations.
MPD is actively investigating this case.
The 44th Annual Midwest Horse Fair was held at the Alliant Energy Center, providing attendees with shopping, educational opportunities and displays of expert horseback riding.
The Madison Planning Committee prepared for the unveiling of a temporary pedestrian mall on State Street this summer by holding a volunteer event for local artists to paint the streets.
The Madison Police Department and Mifflin residents are preparing for the annual Mifflin Block Party following notices and threats of the event being canceled.
Madison Teachers Incorporated demonstrated efforts to obtain fair wages for staff and keep the jobs of school district employees.
The Vera Court Neighborhood Center provided older Madison residents the opportunity to relive their prom days with its “Prom Encore” event, fostering fundraising efforts and a night of food, fun and dancing.
Thoreau Elementary School hosted new Superintendent Joe Gothard’s first press conference to discuss his goals for the Madison Metropolitan School District.
Joe Parisi reflected on his accomplishments throughout his term as county executive, saying he has no regrets in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.
Recipients of the money through the Partners in Equity Food Project will help increase access to healthy food in Dane County.
The Institute for Reforming Government launched an investigation after discovering $700,000 of state and local funds were approved to fund services for undocumented immigrants.
Mocktails continue to increase in popularity and become a staple in Madison’s social scene.