CITY NEWS

Council votes separate parking enforcement from Madison Police

By Kate Van Dyke | Apr. 22

The decision, which tracks with recent calls to divest from existing policing models, was made in an 11-8 vote and is expected to be enacted by the end of 2023. 

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Supporters of CBD store in Waukesha County protest for marijuana rights, against police brutality

By Charlie Hildebrand | Apr. 21

Protesters drove from Milwaukee to Madison in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and the Menomonee Falls CBD store.

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City of Madison set to no longer accept plastic bags for recycling

By Nicole Herzog | Apr. 19

Officials recommend bringing plastic bags to local retailers or using other more sustainable methods such as reusable bags. 

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The Pipefitter, a State Street smoke shop, closes its doors after nearly 50 years

By Charlie Hildebrand | Apr. 16

Closure of the Pipefitter marks one more State Street building going out of business this year. 

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MPD warns Mifflin residents to follow county health guidelines or risk a citation

By Molly Carmichael | Apr. 15

As the Mifflin Block Party time of year approaches, police sent a letter to all Mifflin residents and party-goers of rules and possible fines.

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Joe Parisi wins his third election for Dane County Executive

By Kate Van Dyke | Apr. 14

Parisi received 79% of the vote against opponent, Mary Ann Nicholson.

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Governor Tony Evers appoints Kalvin Barrett as Sheriff of Dane County

By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 12

 Barrett will begin serving next month as the first Black sheriff in Dane County. 

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Juliana Bennett, Patrick Heck, Nikki Conklin among winners of Tuesday’s election

By Kate Van Dyke | Apr. 7

 April 6 election moves the Common Council in a more progressive direction

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As vaccination rates rise, Dane County lifts limits on outdoor gatherings.

By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 7

A recent Public Health order makes outdoor event organizers hopeful of return to in-person events. 

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Amtrak proposes making Madison a Wisconsin railway hub

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 2

 A 15 year proposal by Amtrak would connect Madison to several Wisconsin, Minnesota communities.

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A comprehensive students guide to April 6 elections

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 1

Here’s what students should know about the upcoming April 6 city election

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Obuseh, Bennett clash over sexual assault denier allegations

By Addison Lathers | Mar. 31

Juliana Bennett believes a recent Facebook post made by Ayomi Obuseh is about her; Obuseh states that the post wasn’t referencing her opponent. 

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Finance Committee moves crisis response team pilot forward

By Sarah Eichstadt | Mar. 31

This program will serve as an alternative to traditional police response on incidents regarding behavioral and mental health. 

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COVID-19 update: One-third of Dane county residents vaccinated

By Jackson Mozena | Mar. 29

One-third of Dane county residents have received first dose of vaccine, 20% fully vaccinated

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The Long Haul: How the businesses of Downtown Madison fought, are fighting COVID-19

By Benjamin Farrell | Mar. 25

 Local government works with business owners to create a roadmap going forward.

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CITY NEWS

Homelessness escalates in numbers and intensity throughout the pandemic

By Sarah Eichstadt | Mar. 25

While COVID-19 has made homelessness more complicated, organizations, the city government and the community have reallocated their resources and boosted their efforts to serve the homeless community. 

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Man shot at near-east temporary housing shelter, investigation ongoing

By Molly Carmichael | Mar. 24

After a man was shot at a men’s shelter Monday, Mayor urges Madison residents not to associate homelessness with violence.