Madison Plan Commission rejects second Hub II proposal
(03/15/21 7:00pm)
The Madison Plan Commission again voted to reject the Hub II construction proposal on Monday, citing safety concerns and an unrefined aesthetic.
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District 8 Alder candidate Juliana Bennett hopes to bring a new voice to drive change in Madison
(03/15/21 7:00am)
The summer of 2020 brought many people to the streets to protest for racial justice and cultural change in America. The movement for Black lives was largely reinvigorated by young activists and local leaders — like Juliana Bennett.
Why are city committees rejecting police body-worn cameras?
(03/13/21 7:59am)
The Public Safety Review Committee voted 4-2 on Wednesday to recommend that the City Council not pursue using police body-worn cameras either in a pilot program or a full deployment. The Equal Opportunities Commission echoed the review committee’s concerns Thursday, voting against the pilot program 8-2.
COVID-19 Update: Dane County cases trending down, restrictions easing
(03/11/21 8:00am)
A new emergency order enacted by Public Health Madison and Dane County loosens limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings for local restaurants and bars Wednesday.
Dane County Officials Approve over $4.3 million for Affordable Housing
(03/10/21 8:00am)
Dane County officials approved over $4.3 million in funding for constructing affordable housing during a Dane County Board meeting Thursday.
Discovery of hidden cameras in Madison East sparks a protest at the Capitol
(03/09/21 8:00am)
Dozens of people rallied at the state Capitol in Madison Sunday to protest hidden cameras found in Madison East High School and to draw attention to the deep invasion of privacy it caused for disabled students.
Climate change impacts efforts to reduce phosphorus in Yahara watershed
(03/08/21 8:00am)
County supervisors and water quality partnerships discussed strategies to reduce phosphorus in the Yahara watershed at a Dane County joint meeting Wednesday.
“Build the people, not the jail”: Residents stand in opposition to additional jail funding
(03/06/21 12:00am)
The Dane County Board voted in favor of paying architecture and engineering firm Mead & Hunt an additional $717,000 for the reconstruction of the Dane County jail Thursday night.
As statute of limitations draws near, Robinson’s family continues the fight
(03/04/21 8:00am)
A local activist group held a candlelight vigil Sunday outside of Dane County District Attorney’s home to commemorate Tony Robinson’s death and urge officials to reopen his investigation.
Remarks about George Floyd caused two of Madison’s Sustainable Committee members to resign.
(03/03/21 8:00am)
Two members of Madison’s Sustainable Committee resigned in response to comments made by committee member Denise DeMarb regarding the death of George Floyd this past Wednesday.
Madison church to give out its own ‘stimulus’ payments amid Washington’s inaction
(03/02/21 8:00am)
Last week, Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Madison announced they are rolling out their own stimulus payments to local residents.
Proposal to cut State Street buses by 30%, make way for rapid transit program
(03/01/21 8:00am)
Madison Metro Transit proposed a route change that would shift as much as 30% of bus traffic off of State Street on Feb. 6.
Vaccines for teachers, child care workers delayed two more weeks
(02/26/21 8:00am)
Teachers and child-care workers expecting the COVID-19 vaccination next week will have to wait at least an extra two weeks due to a vaccine shortage, according to Public Health Madison and Dane County.
PHMDC reports 150 “suspected” cases of reinfection
(02/26/21 8:00am)
Public Health Madison & Dane County reported 150 “suspected” cases of reinfection in Dane County on Thursday — a drastic increase from earlier estimates.
As new COVID-19 strain arrives in Dane County, experts preach persistence
(02/25/21 8:00am)
Local officials have identified a new and more infectious strain of COVID-19 has arrived in Dane County.
Cardinal View: Why you should care about city politics
(02/25/21 8:00am)
Within the city of Madison, there are a plethora of issues which affect local residents. Oftentimes, though, it’s easy to get caught up in national level issues, leading city politics to take a back seat. As students and residents alike, we bear witness to the impacts of housing policies, policing and drug enforcement, to name just a few issues.
Initiative to place Vel Phillips Statue at the Capitol more than halfway toward fundraising goal
(02/24/21 8:00am)
An initiative to erect a statue in honor of Vel Phillips — a prominent civil rights activist and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School — at the Wisconsin State Capitol is more than halfway past its fundraising goal.
Dane County teachers, staff set to receive COVID-19 vaccine starting in March
(02/23/21 8:00am)
Local health officials announced Friday that they will launch a mass COVID-19 vaccination effort for Dane County teachers and school staff, as Madison Metropolitan School District is set to return to the classroom in phases on March 9.
City officials announce additional funding and program opportunities for local businesses
(02/22/21 8:00am)
Madison city officials announced plans to extend programs and funding opportunities for small businesses to boost the local economy in a press briefing Thursday.
Paul Skidmore, Nikki Conklin to square off in main District 9 alder election
(02/19/21 8:00am)
First time candidate Nikki Conklin beat out incumbent Paul Skidmore for the District 9 alder position in this past Tuesday’s spring primary election, according to unofficial results provided by WKOW.
