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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said Monday he hopes the county’s renewable energy programs could become a model for the whole country.

Madison community members discuss impacts of ICE arrests on local families

More than 100 people from the Madison community gathered at the Pyle Center to discuss impacts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests that occurred across Wisconsin in late September.

Sargent to re-introduce marijuana legalization

Madison Rep. Melissa Sargent committed to re-introducing a bill to legalize marijuana after voters in several localities overwhelmingly supported legalization in referenda around the state.

Middleton police charge two kids following ‘swatting’ prank

The Middleton Police Department was forced to search an entire apartment complex Saturday after receiving a tip about a hostage situation they later discovered was a prank call made by two middle schoolers.

Dane County bomb squad determined that the contents of the package were benign.

Police respond to reports of suspicious package near Orpheum

A suspicious package found outside of the Orpheum Theater forced police to close portions of North Henry Street for over an hour Friday night.

DreamUp Wisconsin fosters community engagement as it looks to improve Dane County job outlook and economy, while closing the gap between racial and ethnic socioeconomic disparities.

Chazen’s ‘Shelter: Crafting a Safe Home’ creates awareness, opens dialogue around housing insecurity

Millions of people around the world lack access to shelter and refuge. Each year in Madison, over 3,500 people experience homelessness, according to Porchlight, a local organization that strives to reduce homelessness in Dane County by providing shelter, affordable housing and supportive services.

Mental illness, lack of resources prolong homelessness

If you walk through the streets of downtown Madison, you may walk past or interact with homeless or disadvantaged individuals. While there are local groups like Porchlight and the Beacon focused on helping the homeless receive basic needs like food and shelter, there is a significant deficiency in mental health resources for those without permanent residencies.

DreamUp Wisconsin will desegregate fiscal disparities to brighten future for Dane County residents

When Eric Schmidt receives questions on defying financial instability, his positivity radiates as he eyes an equitable future in Dane County.

Street Pulse Newspaper: The voice of Madison’s homeless community

The streets of Madison are lined with sleeping bags pushed against cement walls and bodies huddled against the biting Wisconsin cold — people without a place to call home.

Homelessness advocates hope city government can do more to help those in need

While taking a walk around the UW-Madison campus and surrounding areas, it is difficult not to stumble upon stark reminders of the city’s homelessness issue. Library Mall, sections of State Street and other portions of the city have gained reputations as gathering areas for Madison’s homeless population.

Real-time election day emotions from a college student

6:36 PM. Some of the first polls on the east coast have closed. The anticipation of the Blue Wave is high tonight. Days, weeks, and months have been dedicated to getting out the vote, and it all comes down to this chilly November Tuesday. Whether it be Joe Biden rallying on campus or Beto O’Rourke travelling to every Texas county, voters have been mobilizing across the nation. Now, it’s the moment of truth. Feeling: The hype is real.

Mayor celebrates Madison’s record-high voter turnout

Voter turnout for the November 2018 gubernatorial election reached a record high of 92.9 percent — the highest pre-registered voter turnout in Wisconsin’s history. The November 2014 gubernatorial vote was 69.5 percent.

Madison, Dane County see huge turnout for midterm, governor elections

Following an unprecedented period of early voting in the city of Madison and Dane County, turnout on Election Day exceeded expectations for the midterm and governor elections.

Evers triumphs over Walker in historically close race for governor

In a nail-biting election, state Superintendent Tony Evers slid past incumbent Gov. Scott Walker to win the highly-anticipated, narrow race for governor.

Waunakee woman pleads no contest to killing student in drunk driving accident

A Waunakee woman pleaded no contest to felony homicide charges Thursday in Dane County Court after she killed a UW-Madison student in a drunk driving incident last January.

A Dane County dairy herd has been quarantined by state officials following the discovery of bovine tuberculosis in one of its cows. 

Tuberculosis discovered in Dane County cow herd

A dairy herd in Dane County has been quarantined by state authorities after one cow was discovered to have bovine tuberculosis, a contagious disease that can possibly spread to humans.

Man pleads guilty to homicide after hitting couple with his car

Driving 100 mph, a 20-year-old Madison man struck a pedestrian couple in April, one of whom later died from the incident. Today, the driver pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in Dane County Court.