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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CITY NEWS

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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CITY NEWS

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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CITY NEWS

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.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County Executive Board postpones proposal to end qualified immunity

By Francesca Pica | Feb. 3

The Dane County Executive Board voted 5-2 to indefinitely postpone a symbolic proposal supporting statewide legislation ending qualified immunity.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County mask mandate extended to March 1

By Jackson Mozena | Jan. 26

PHMDC officials announced that the indoor mask mandate will be extended to March following a recent uptick in cases.

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CITY NEWS

Lucille restaurant fundraising to support bartender’s surgery

By Cailyn Schiltz | Jan. 22

The restaurant’s pop-up event will feature specialty cocktails and a raffle, with proceeds supporting an employee’s gender-affirming mastectomy.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County mask mandate extends to Feb. 1

By Jackson Mozena | Dec. 20

PHMDC issued a statement announcing Emergency Order #6, which will extend its indoor mask mandate to Feb. 1.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County on track for continued increase in firearm injuries in 2021

By Francesca Pica | Dec. 2

UW Health Trauma Center treated 80% more firearm injuries in 2020 and is projected to see a similar level in 2021.

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CITY NEWS

Madison police lieutenant caught having sexual relations in squad car resigns

By Sarah Eichstadt | Dec. 1

The resignation was announced Wednesday after the investigation of the Sept. 16 incident concluded.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County Supervisor and UW-Madison student Elena Haasl will not seek reelection

By Jackson Mozena | Nov. 30

Elena Haasl announced their intention not to run for the District 5 Supervisor position to focus on their personal wellbeing.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County extends face covering emergency order into January

By Samantha Henschel | Nov. 23

The new order will be in effect until Jan. 3, 2022.