CITY NEWS

Proposed city ordinance would ban sale of dogs, cats in pet stores

By Haellie Opp | Nov. 3

Madison Alder Tag Evers has concerns over animal welfare in retail pet stores, although there are no puppy mills or retail pet stores in city limits. 

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Q&A: County health department talks guide to battling respiratory illness this winter

By Emma Kelly | Oct. 28

Morgan Finke, Communications Coordinator for Public Health Madison & Dane County, outlined health precautions and new vaccine availability in a conversation with The Daily Cardinal.

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New York Times features Madison businesses in ‘36 hours in Madison’

By Ava Diener | Oct. 23

Business owners welcomed the surprise of the Times’ feature.

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Former alder Juliana Bennett runs for Madison state assembly district championing housing affordability

By Emma Kelly | Oct. 20

Bennett spoke with The Daily Cardinal about her background, inspirations for running for the 76th state assembly district and priorities for the future.

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Campus-area vape shops up in smoke after ban

By Paige Armstrong | Oct. 16

After new state regulations barring certain nicotine vapes, campus-area smoke shop owners have lost significant revenue. 

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Proposed city ordinance eliminates student seat on alcohol committee

By Haellie Opp | Oct. 15

The Madison Common Council will vote Wednesday to determine if a student remains on the committee in charge of alcohol-related licenses and policies.

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History exhibit on racist housing policy comes to Madison’s Sequoya Library

By Wilder Gervais | Oct. 10

The event featured an informational exhibit on racial covenants in the county, followed by an interactive portion for attendees.

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Agard proposes hiring freeze, spending cut in 2026 County budget

By Zoey Elwood | Oct. 9

Staring down a $31 million deficit, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard’s proposed Executive Budget would cut spending for the second year in a row. 

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Madison increases budget by $20 million

By Sonia Bendre | Oct. 9

The city’s 2026 operating budget gives residents a $30 annual tax rate increase and allocates funds to a new homeless shelter and library.

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Madison food pantry sees surge in visits

By Wilder Gervais | Oct. 8

The Neighborhood House community center adapts to rising demand amid supply shortages and federal policy changes.

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Madison staple Porta Bella could be replaced by high-rise apartments

By Elisabeth Carroll | Oct. 7

Developers submit proposal to replace Porta Bella with a 16-story apartment building.

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Madison police conduct ‘bar checks’ Thursday after signaling end to ‘raids’

By Annika Bereny and Ella Hanley | Oct. 3

Students reacted on social media, calling MPD’s bar checks a “setup” and “trap.”

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Madison homeless population in limbo amid ongoing policy, funding decisions

By Vanessa Gavilan | Oct. 2

As Madison-area homeless encampments shutter, policymakers and organizations work to fill gaps in resources.

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Seasonal routes take flight at Dane County Regional Airport

By Kayla Northway | Oct. 1

Three seasonal flights will be returning to the Regional Airport, along with one new offering. 

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Capitol Square walking tour highlights Madison’s rich history

By Emma Kelly | Sep. 29

The Wisconsin Historical Society hosted a series of walking tours, aiming to educate and inspire participants to learn more about the city’s history.

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UW students restart Campus Area Neighborhood Association to advocate for student renters

By Wilder Gervais | Sep. 25

After two years of setbacks, the Campus Neighborhood Association is recognized again by the City of Madison

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Madison Zoo set to welcome new polar bear Nora

By Alaina Walsh | Sep. 25

Nora, a 9-year-old polar bear, will soon join Henry Vilas Zoo as part of a national effort to protect the threatened species and sustain a healthy population in professional care.