A Room of One’s Own finds a new home
(02/16/21 8:00am)
After spending 46 years in downtown Madison at its 315 W. Gorham St. location, the bookstore A Room of One’s Own has found a new home in Madison on Atwood Ave.
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City shuts down homeless encampment due to cold, complaints
(02/15/21 8:00am)
The City of Madison announced Feb. 4 that the Temporary Park Encampment (TPE) at McPike Park will be shut down on Feb. 28, ousting the 40 homeless men, women and couples who are set up there.
Public Safety Review Committee renews call to ban tear gas
(02/12/21 8:00am)
The City of Madison’s Public Safety Review Committee (PSRC) reiterated its support for the Common Council to ban the use of tear gas by the Madison Police Department (MPD) Wednesday night.
Dane County relaxes restrictions on gatherings, activities under new emergency order
(02/11/21 8:00am)
Public Health Madison and Dane County issued an emergency order easing restrictions surrounding gatherings and activities Monday.
11.4 percent of Dane County residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine
(02/10/21 8:00am)
According to new estimates, 11.4% of the local Dane County population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.
MPD concludes tear gas is 'critical,' report to be discussed at committee meeting
(02/09/21 6:00am)
The Madison Police Department submitted a report to the Public Safety Review Committee describing the 11 recorded uses of tear gas — where 140 total canisters of gas were deployed — over the last 30 years, concluding that the gas is necessary for crowd control and barricaded individuals.
Common Council puts $250,000 towards Black cultural center
(02/09/21 8:00am)
The Madison Common Council allocated $250,000 towards the development of the Center for Black Excellence and Culture (CBEC) during a meeting last Tuesday.
‘A grave error:’ Sun Prairie teachers suspended after assigning controversial lesson
(02/05/21 8:00am)
A group of teachers was suspended from a Sun Prairie middle school Monday after assigning a homework activity which asked sixth-grade students to determine how they would “punish” a slave.
Madison and Dane County officials open new dedicated homeless shelter
(02/03/21 8:00am)
Madison and Dane County officials officially opened a temporary homeless shelter for men capable of housing 250 people on Madison’s east side on Friday.
A Room of One’s Own, other local businesses forced to relocate as developer plans new apartment complex
(02/02/21 8:00am)
The Core Spaces development company is planning a 10-story apartment building to take over most of the 300 block of State Street, which if approved would force the closing or relocation of some of State Street’s most beloved local businesses, like the bookstore A Room of One’s Own.
County Board recommends reducing jail capacity by 50
(02/01/21 8:00am)
The Dane County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on January 21st recommending that the county Sheriff's department close a housing unit of the county jail following the completion of a $148 million consolidation project.
MPD report shows rising gun violence, police use of force incidents
(01/29/21 8:00am)
Gun violence and police use of force in Madison increased sharply in 2020, according to a quarterly report released by acting Madison Chief of Police Victor Wahl to the Madison Common Council on Jan. 15.
Dane County, City of Madison gets $16.2 million for rental assistance
(01/28/21 8:00am)
On Jan. 12, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced their plans to dedicate approximately $16.2 million of federal emergency funds towards rental assistance programs.
District 8 Alder Candidates meet in first debate
(01/27/21 8:00am)
The two District 8 Alder candidates, Juliana Bennett and Ayomi Obuseh, participated in a virtual debate hosted by WORT 89.9FM last Wednesday to discuss their policy platforms in anticipation of the April 6 election.
Protests for Tony Robinson continue nearly six years after his death
(01/26/21 8:00am)
Several dozen protesters gathered outside the Madison Capitol Jan. 22 to continue the call for justice for Tony Robinson, a Black 19-year-old who was shot and killed by Madison Police Department officer Matthew Kenny in March of 2015.
Queens get the money: The fascinating life of Action Bronson
(01/09/21 10:32pm)
Action Bronson is a true Renaissance man. No, he’s not the only New York rapper to expand his repertoire past the recording studio. A$AP Rocky, out of Harlem, is a globally recognized fashion icon who also acted in several films, most notably Rick Famuyiwa’s 2015 flick Dope. Jay-Z, out of Brooklyn, was a partial owner of the Nets and was instrumental in getting them to relocate to his home borough. Regardless, Action Bronson — born Ariyan Arslani — is a man of mystery with a seemingly never-ending supply of innovations up his sleeve. From movies to books and fitness to food, Bronson is an assorted, frequently stoned bundle of energy that perfectly represents the diversity and hustle of the city he hails from.
MPD Police Chief search delayed as community members give input, offer critiques
(12/10/20 8:00am)
Further extending a year-long vacancy, the Madison Police and Fire Commission decided to delay its election of the Madison Police Department’s next chief following strong feedback and concerns from the public Wednesday.
Madison nonprofit opens storefront to bring attention to exploitation in fashion industry
(12/09/20 8:00am)
As you start your holiday shopping for family and friends, take a moment to think —
Police and Fire Commission move ahead with finalists for MPD chief as some question process, candidates
(12/08/20 8:00am)
Four finalists in the race for a new police chief have been announced by the Madison Police and Fire Commission in a press release, roughly a year after former Madison police chief Mike Koval’s surprise retirement from the force.
'We need change': Madison activist Ayomi Obuseh speaks on her campaign for District 8 Alder
(12/07/20 8:43pm)
Ayomi Obuseh, a local activist and organizer, became the first candidate to announce her campaign for the District 8 Alder position in late November. The UW-Madison student is running to represent the student-majority district which encompasses much of the campus area.
