What you need to know ahead of the Madison Common Council primaries
(02/11/25 8:00am)
In Madison, all 20 Common Council seats will be up for election April 1, with the primary being held Feb. 18.
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Madison police officer curses someone out, launching internal investigation
(02/07/25 11:22pm)
A Madison police officer seen in a viral video cursing out a member of the public as an arrest unfolds behind him in front of Whiskey Jack’s Saloon on State Street is now the subject of an internal investigation, the Madison Police Department (MPD) said Tuesday in a statement.
Trump cited an MMSD policy in an executive order. Why?
(02/03/25 8:00am)
President Donald Trump’s executive order signed on Wednesday cited a policy made by the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) that aims to support all gender identities in the districts’ schools.
‘This can’t happen again’: Community members share thoughts and concerns at listening session following school shooting
(01/30/25 10:00am)
High school students, school staff, religious leaders, parents and other locals voiced their concerns Monday following the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in December to government, public safety and school officials during a packed listening session at Monona Public Library.
Madison receives $20 million to improve energy efficiency in affordable housing
(01/29/25 8:00am)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the city of Madison a $20 million grant on Jan. 8 aimed to enhance energy efficiency in affordable housing.
Madison atheist group files lawsuit challenging tax exemptions for religiously affiliated student apartments
(01/27/25 8:00am)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) and three Madison residents filed a lawsuit on Jan. 14 to strip the religious tax exemptions of two student housing centers, naming the city of Madison, the Presbyterian Student Center Foundation and St. Raphael’s Congregation as defendants.
Two people fall through ice into Lakes Mendota, Monona
(01/24/25 3:35am)
The Madison Fire Department (MFD) rescued two individuals this week from Lakes Mendota and Monona after they fell through the ice.
Dane County students reported lower levels of anxiety and depression, new survey says
(01/23/25 8:00am)
Dane County middle and high school students reported lower levels of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, according to a 2024 assessment from Dane County’s Department of Human Services.
Common Council approves nearly $950,000 in grants for older adult services
(01/23/25 9:00am)
The Common Council approved $941,909 in grant allocation requests on Jan. 15 for agencies in Madison supporting older adult services.
Madison community gathers for Candlelight vigil at Capitol in wake of shooting
(12/18/24 5:35pm)
Hundreds of community members gathered at the Capitol Tuesday night to grieve and memorialize the student and teacher who died in Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.
3 people dead, including shooter, after teenage student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School
(12/16/24 6:43pm)
A teenage student shot and killed two people and injured six others at Abundant Life Christian School Monday morning. The shooter, a 15-year-old who attended the K-12 school, was later found dead by apparent suicide by the Madison Police Department (MPD).
District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze arrested on tentative domestic abuse charges
(12/13/24 12:39am)
Content warning: This story contains information about sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Students mourn as Paul’s Book Store closes after 70-year run
(12/05/24 8:00am)
Paul’s Book Store, a beloved fixture at 670 State St. known for its vintage charm and atmosphere, announced on Instagram on Nov. 28 that it will close in early 2025 after 70 years in business.
Mayor’s office moves to remove, replace Ald. Charles Myadze from committee assignments
(12/04/24 6:58pm)
Content warning: This story contains information about sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Madison’s cat whisperer: The professor behind a purr-fect Instagram
(11/21/24 8:00am)
Jason Nolen is known primarily as a sociology and criminology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but his living room tells a different story. Its walls are covered in cat-themed artwork, a testament to his more than eight years as a dedicated cat enthusiast.
Alders introduce resolution to censure Ald. Charles Myadze following sexual harassment investigation
(11/21/24 12:13am)
Content warning: This story contains information about sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Hilldale welcomes four new businesses opening in old AMC theater
(11/20/24 8:00am)
Hilldale Shopping Center will welcome the first of four new businesses to open in the old AMC Theatre space this weekend, Hilldale announced in October.
Ald. Juliana Bennett calls for legal reform after report finds insufficient evidence for sexual harassment violations by Ald. Charles Myadze
(11/18/24 12:35am)
Content warning: This story contains information about sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Madison approves police oversight, older adult services amendments during budget meeting
(11/13/24 11:31pm)
The Madison Common Council approved Amendments Five and Four of the 2025 operating budget relating to police oversight and older adult services respectively and an additional traffic engineering amendment Tuesday during the first of multiple budget deliberation meetings.
Dane County executive signs 2025 budget proposal to increase housing and service opportunities
(11/11/24 7:10pm)
Interim Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn signed the 2025 Dane County budget Nov. 4, that will focus on affordable housing and access to community services alongside the Dane County Board of Supervisors.
