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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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.
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.
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.
‘Attack against democracy’: Wausau drop box controversy mirrors tug-of-war over ballot access in Wisconsin
(10/25/24 8:00am)
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed on Oct. 3 its criminal investigators were looking into the removal of Wausau, Wisconsin’s sole absentee drop box by Republican Mayor Doug Diny.
Q&A: ‘A fight to maintain what we have’: Alder MGR Govindarajan explains Madison’s budget shortfall
(10/01/24 7:00am)
For many city officials, the looming $22 million budget shortfall is at the forefront of their minds. The Madison Common Council is currently discussing ways to close the gap after approving a referendum that will raise property taxes higher than otherwise allowed under state law.
Madison approves zoning change to create more affordable student housing
(09/12/24 9:00am)
The Madison Common Council approved a change to the city’s zoning code Tuesday night to incentivize more affordable housing or college students.
New study reveals students struggle with rent costs and housing close to campus
(09/11/24 5:27pm)
Many students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison struggle with rent costs and availability, according to a new study commissioned by the university and city of Madison.
Police, students prepare for upcoming Mifflin Street Block Party
(04/23/24 7:00am)
The Madison Police Department is getting ready for the annual Mifflin Street Block Party set to take place on Saturday.
Madison alders weigh staff cuts, tax increases to address impending budget gap
(03/11/24 7:00am)
The Madison Common Council discussed an anticipated $27 million budget gap in 2025 at a March 5 meeting, where alders, financial advisors and community members proposed ideas about how to reduce the gap.
Vintage to remain open after developer withdraws project
(03/04/24 8:00am)
Vintage Spirits & Grill announced Wednesday on Instagram the establishment will remain open indefinitely after Madison developer The Carey Group decided not to move forward with a multistory luxury apartment project.
Madison to use new measurement system named after Alder MGR Govindarajan
(02/22/24 8:00am)
Madison will adopt a new system of measurement method inspired by a campus-area alder.
State Street Night Vending program sparks debate about effectiveness
(02/22/24 8:00am)
The Madison Common Council proposed the State Street Night Vending program at a Feb. 13 meeting, where several members of the council and community spoke about its viability.
Off-campus gun incident raises student concerns about safety in downtown Madison
(01/30/24 12:00pm)
An off-campus BadgerSAFE alert reported a person with a gun near the 400 block of W. Gilman St. on Thursday. Police arrived on the scene and the issue was resolved, but University of Wisconsin-Madison students living off-campus were left with unresolved concerns about the emergency alert systems put in place for student safety.
UW System considering deal to freeze DEI positions in exchange for buildings, pay raise approval, sources say
(12/07/23 11:39pm)
Wisconsin Assembly Democrats released statements Thursday opposing any Republican efforts to “trade” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions for pay raises and building project approvals in response to reports top Republicans are nearing a deal with the UW System.
City of Madison plans to conduct experimental pedestrian mall, incorporating local art, music
(12/07/23 9:00am)
The City of Madison shared plans to convert part of State Street into an experimental pedestrian mall at a public meeting Monday.
Madison Plan Commission approves ‘Johnson & Broom’ student housing proposal
(11/16/23 8:00am)
The Madison Plan Commission approved a 1,650-bed student housing development near the city’s downtown area on Monday.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin interrupted by pro-Palestine demonstrators during UW-Madison visit
(11/04/23 5:44pm)
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visited the University of Wisconsin-Madison to speak with student leaders Friday in a roundtable event to kick off her “One Year to Win” campaign tour.
Common Council proposes additional $6.8 million in amendments to capital budget
(09/29/23 7:00am)
The Madison Common Council announced modest amendments to Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s $266.5 million 2024 executive capital budget late last week, adding funding to the John Nolen Drive restoration and other development projects.
