CITY NEWS

Madison Alder resigns after former Oath Keeper membership revealed

By Gavin Escott | Sep. 19

Ald. Gary Halverson resigned from the common council citing safety concerns for his family.

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CITY NEWS

Juliana Bennett releases call to action prohibiting MPD from using indiscriminate weapons for crowd control

By Ellie Bourdo | Sep. 16

Juliana Bennett has introduced an ordinance change to ban the use of indiscriminate weapons for the purposes of crowd control.

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Mayor Rhodes-Conway announces $368.4 million in 2023 executive budget

By Gavin Escott | Sep. 15

The record-high budget develops the city’s infrastructure for climate resiliency and affordable housing. 

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Dane County executive proposes $740,000 to reduce opioid deaths

By Francesca Pica | Sep. 14

The proposal will fund education and outreach programs that aim to address opioid misuse in Dane County.

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Madison celebrates its first ‘Rainbow Crossing’

By Sarah Eichstadt | Sep. 12

The progress pride flag crosswalk is located at the top of State Street.

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CITY NEWS

Balcony collapses during Mifflin Street Block Party

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 30

Balcony collapses under several residents on the 500 block of Mifflin during annual block party.

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BREAKING: UWPD issues all clear to students following armed robbery on Park Street

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 15

UWPD issues a warning to students avoid the South Park Street area following an armed robbery at Asian Midway Foods. 

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CITY NEWS

Q&A: Uncontested supervisor candidate discusses his motivations for office

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 4

Jeff Hynes will represent the campus area on the Dane County Board following Tuesday’s election.

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CITY NEWS

Madison midwives continue to call for greater attention to midwifery care

By Sarah Eichstadt | Mar. 31

The midwifery model centers around well-woman care and “empowering partnerships”. 

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CITY NEWS

Shooting reported at City-County Building, one injured

By Jackson Mozena | Mar. 30

The Madison Police Department are investigating multiple shots fired outside the entrance of the City-County Building.

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Dane County supervisor proposes removal of pledge of allegiance, prayer meeting

By Ellie Bourdo | Mar. 28

A proposal from a Dane County supervisor pushes for the removal of the pledge of allegiance and prayer from the board’s rules. 

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Unopposed District 5 supervisor candidate yet to announce policy platform

By Jackson Mozena | Mar. 24

UW-Madison senior Jeff Hynes, who is running unopposed to represent a student-majority district in the April 5 election, has not yet released his policy platform. 

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CITY NEWS

Chris Carbon selected as new Madison fire department chief

By Jackson Mozena | Mar. 23

The Police and Fire Commission select Chris Carbon to replace Steven Davis as Cheif of Madison Fire Department.

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CITY NEWS

Common Council approves federal grant funding six additional police officers

By Francesca Pica | Mar. 1

Common Council approved $750,000 federal grant funding six officer positions.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County mask mandate to end Tuesday

By Jackson Mozena | Mar. 1

Beginning tomorrow, masks will no longer be required in public settings throughout Madison and Dane County. 

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Dane County mask mandate to end March 1

By Jackson Mozena | Feb. 14

PHMDC will allow the county-wide mask mandate to expire March 1.

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CITY NEWS

$200 million Amazon facility proposed for construction in Dane County

By Jackson Mozena | Feb. 9

A $200 million, 3.4 million square foot Amazon facility has been proposed for construction north of Cottage Grove and is expected to supply 1,500 jobs.