Almost all absentee ballots counted as Madison polls close
(11/04/20 4:33am)
Almost 95 percent of all absentee ballots have been processed in Madison as the Dane County Clerk releases unofficial election results.
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Why Dane County is important in this year's election
(11/03/20 3:01am)
As the second largest county in Wisconsin, Dane County is closing in on potential record turnout in Tuesday’s general election — setting the stage to play a crucial role in the outcome for the battleground state and nation alike.
Halloween in Madison drastically different this year as Freakfest is canceled, gatherings limited
(11/02/20 10:22pm)
State Street might not look that different than last year at first glance — cop cars cruising up and down the street, groups of yellow-vested officers lining the sidewalk and students walking around in costume.
'The system is broken': Madison’s local government is inaccessible to those that need it most
(11/02/20 2:49am)
A quiet summer night in Madison, Wisconsin came alive as over 1,000 demonstrators gathered at Capitol Square to protest the police shooting of 29-year-old Black man and father of three, Jacob Blake. The air smelled of vinegar and lighter fluid as protestors lit dumpsters on fire before being confronted by Madison Riot Police.
Mayor Rhodes-Conway selects UW alumni as new deputy mayor
(10/31/20 12:01am)
Mayor Sataya Rhodes-Conway has selected Reuben Sanon to serve as Deputy Mayor beginning Nov. 2.
Madison City Clerk Office implements, details election security measures
(10/29/20 7:00am)
As Election Day nears in Wisconsin — a battleground state in the 2020 election — the Madison City Clerk's Office has implemented measures to ensure secure and accurate voting results occur once the polls close.
COVID-19 Update: Over 100 people hospitalized in Dane County as PHMDC buckles down
(10/27/20 7:00am)
Dane County once again set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations with 103 current inpatients on Monday, after breaking the three-digit mark for hospitalizations for the first time on Friday amid a surge in virus cases throughout Wisconsin.
Dane county humane society hosts virtual adoption event
(10/26/20 7:00am)
While the COVID-19 pandemic might make meeting a new furry friend difficult, the Dane County Humane Society is ready to help. The organization will be hosting a virtual pet adoption week from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31 to find loving homes for 70 animals.
UW sophomore announces campaign for City Council
(10/23/20 7:00am)
19-year-old UW-Madison student and Madison native Reez Bailey has announced his candidacy for alder in the April 2021 election.
New Madison men’s homeless shelter’s future uncertain after seller backs out
(10/22/20 7:00am)
The hunt for a venue for a new men’s homeless shelter continues for the city of Madison after a seller backed out of an initial, tentative deal to put the facility on the city’s east side.
City Council rejects resolution asking that UW-Madison change 'Smart Restart' plan
(10/21/20 8:00pm)
The Madison City Council voted Tuesday night not tocall on UW-Madison to make changes to its “Smart Restart” plan, rejecting a resolution that would have urged the university to end in-person classes and send home students from dorms.
Elections Commission committed to preventing delays after Outagamie County ballot misprint
(10/21/20 7:00am)
The Wisconsin Elections Commission held a special teleconference meeting Tuesday to discuss an Outagamie County ballot misprint and other issues related to absentee voting.
City unveils absentee ballot drop boxes
(10/20/20 7:00am)
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl and Alder Samba Baldeh appeared at a press conference Monday morning to showcase 14 ballot drop boxes recently installed throughout the city.
Judge reinstitutes occupancy cap at bars, restaurants
(10/20/20 7:00am)
A Barron County judge reinstated Gov. Tony Evers’ mandate that restricted capacity at bars, restaurants and other public venues to 25 percent Monday after an initial court ruling struck the order down.
MMSD announces plan to remain all-virtual through its second quarter
(10/19/20 7:00am)
The Madison Metropolitan School District will remain online until the end of January 2021.
U.S. Census count to end Friday morning as student neighborhoods under-report
(10/16/20 3:46am)
Madison residents have until the morning of Oct. 16 to fill out the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online until 4:59 a.m. on Friday morning, while paper forms must be postmarked by Oct. 15.
Madison poll workers sign up in droves ahead of the November election
(10/15/20 7:00am)
The City of Madison hired an unprecedented 6,000 poll workers this fall in anticipation for the upcoming Nov. 3 election, a total that dwarfs recent election cycles.
Dane County Sup. Paul Rusk has died
(10/12/20 6:07pm)
District 12 Dane County Supervisor Paul Rusk has died at the age of 65.
Public Health department plans to combat 'twindemic' with free flu shots for uninsured Dane County residents
(10/12/20 7:00am)
Uninsured residents of Madison are now able to receive free flu shots through Public Health Madison & Dane County’s drive-through flu clinic at the Alliant Energy.
More patients are presenting COVID-19 symptoms in Dane County hospitals
(10/12/20 12:36am)
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Dane County has risen along with a statistically significant increase in “COVID-like” syndromic cases, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced Friday.
