Wisconsin COVID-19 death toll passes 8K
(10/11/21 5:05pm)
As of Wednesday, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken the lives of 8073 Wisconsinites, according to the Department of Health Services.
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Construction of new county jail predicted to exceed budget by over $22 million
(10/07/21 7:00am)
The new Dane County jail currently under construction is predicted to exceed its $148 million budget approved by the Dane County Board by an additional $22 million.
UWPD, UHS Mental Health Services announce crisis response partnership
(10/07/21 7:00am)
In the past, when a University of Wisconsin-Madison student called emergency services for a mental health crisis, an officer from the University of Wisconsin Police Department would arrive in response.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway releases city 2022 budget
(10/06/21 7:00am)
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway released her $355.2 million capital budget for 2022 Tuesday, which aims to help to address issues brought about during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dane County public health officials extend mask order, UW-Madison to continue masking requirement through November
(10/05/21 5:02pm)
Public Health Madison & Dane County has extended the emergency order to Friday, Nov. 5, requiring everyone over the age of 2 to wear face masks indoors. The University of Wisconsin-Madison's mask order is in effect until Friday, Nov. 26.
Anti-mask student org protests mask mandates
(10/02/21 2:04am)
A group of 15 Unmask UW members congregated at Library Mall on Friday to protest university mask mandates.
Madison Metropolitan School District passes measure to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers, staff
(10/02/21 5:00am)
The Madison School Board unanimously passed a measure on Monday to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for teachers and staff, making exemptions for those with medical or religious reasons for not getting vaccinated.
Anti-mask student organization fights university mask mandate
(09/30/21 7:00am)
Between packed lecture halls, murmurs of friends isolating due to exposure and even a few classes shifting back to online instruction, it is clear that the pandemic is far from over.
Dane County Board of Supervisors plans to allocate $8 million towards affordable housing initiative
(09/28/21 7:00am)
Dane County announced plans last Thursday to allocate $8.2 million towards the construction of several new affordable housing development projects in the Dane County area.
I just think they’re neat: Rusty Patched Bumblebee
(09/23/21 9:00am)
Look! There! No, there! It’s right under your nose!
Wisconsin Union restaurants face staffing issues amid supply chain problems
(09/21/21 7:00am)
If you’ve been on campus the last few weeks, chances are you have noticed that various university-run restaurants and convenience stores are closed due to being short-staffed. Dining locations have either closed indefinitely or closed for specific days, which begs the question:
Freakfest canceled again
(09/17/21 5:47pm)
Tragic news, folks. Freakfest, Madison’s iconic downtown Halloween celebration, will be cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.
UW marching band cancels two practices after several members test positive
(09/16/21 4:16pm)
Several members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's marching band recently tested positive for COVID-19, prompting band directors to cancel two rehearsals this week.
I got breakthrough COVID. Yes, we should all be getting tested
(09/16/21 7:00am)
Put simply, the COVID-19 vaccine is not everything we hoped it might be. Let me be clear: The COVID vaccine is safe and effective, and if you haven’t gotten it, you should. With that said, it is becoming glaringly apparent that the vaccinated can still contract COVID-19 and spread it to others. Vaccinated students may only become aware they have contracted COVID-19 after receiving a positive test, making it critically important that vaccinated students continue to test regularly this fall.
With Greek life recruitment underway, students discuss COVID-19 protocols
(09/16/21 7:00am)
The beginning of the fall semester signals the return of clubs and campus organizations — one of the largest being Greek life. With hundreds of students rushing for fraternities and sororities each fall, many adjustments have been made to the routine rush process to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks within the campus community.
Unverified email sent to Wisconsin county clerks asks for 2020 election data
(09/15/21 5:10pm)
Dane county officials called into question the authenticity of an email on Monday, signed with the name of an investigator reviewing the results of the 2020 election.
Dane County to install air purification and filtration systems in county buildings
(09/15/21 3:00pm)
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Tuesday in a press release that Dane County will be investing $570,000 toward the installation of ultraviolet air purification and air filtration units into the ventilation systems of several county-owned buildings to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Board of Health opposes a county resolution to pause mask mandate
(09/15/21 7:00am)
On Thursday, Dane County’s Board of Health responded to a resolution proposed by Dane County’s Board Supervisor Jeff Weigand, which called for an immediate end to the current indoor mask mandate.
Public Health Madison & Dane County extends face covering emergency order
(09/09/21 11:32pm)
Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) released Face Covering Emergency Order No. 2, necessitating facial coverings in indoor, public spaces. The office cites a rise in COVID-19 cases due to the highly infectious Delta variant as the reason for releasing a new order after the first order was released on Aug. 17 and set to expire on Sept. 16.
Vaccinated and unvaccinated Madison residents see increase in COVID-19 cases
(09/09/21 2:43pm)
According to PHMDC during the month of August, Dane County experienced more than 1,300 additional COVID-19 cases, largely as a result of the Delta variant of the virus. Officials note that the increase in infections have impacted both unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals.
