CITY NEWS

Construction incidents across Madison raise concerns over worker, public safety

By Jane Dardik | May. 23

A worker fall, scaffolding collapse and falling steel brace have surfaced questions on safety at several high profile construction sites in downtown Madison.

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CITY NEWS

César Chávez Elementary School to be renamed following alleged sexual abuse

By Jane Dardik | May. 4

Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education made the decision April 27 following scrutiny of the labor leader’s legacy.

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CITY NEWS

UW commencement speaker James Patterson, Susan Patterson, preview their new book

By Luca Muehlbauer | Apr. 28

James and Susan Patterson talk about their upcoming novel “The Mother-Daughter Book Club” where the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a focal point.

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CITY NEWS

Six firearms recovered, 37 arrested at Mifflin Street Block Party

By Zoey Jiang and Jane Dardik | Apr. 27

University of Wisconsin-Madison students and visitors celebrated Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday where six firearms were recovered and 37 arrests were made.

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CITY NEWS

City officials discuss preparation, safety measures ahead of Mifflin Block party

By Jake Wesson and Drew Wesson | Apr. 24

Authorities outlined their preparedness measures for the annual Mifflin Street Block party at a press conference Wednesday.

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CITY NEWS

Madison could see a higher minimum wage with proposed state bill

By Jane Dardik | Apr. 23

Proposed state legislation could raise wages in Madison to $20 by 2030 and allow the city to set their own wage ordinances. 

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CITY NEWS

‘Bon voyage, Bandit’: Red panda to leave Henry Vilas for conservation breeding effort

By Alaina Walsh and Zoey Jiang | Apr. 22

Bandit, a 5-year-old red panda at Henry Vilas Zoo, will depart this week for another accredited zoo as part of a conservation breeding program.

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CITY NEWS

Do voters show up for local races? Spring elections reveal sharp ‘roll-off’

By Mia Warren | Apr. 16

High-profile Supreme Court elections continue to overshadow city positions as many voters leave ballots partially blank. Campaign awareness and spending may make all the difference.

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CITY NEWS

Madison updates absentee ballot process after failing to count 193 votes in 2024

By Jane Dardik | Apr. 16

New City Clerk Lydia McComas hopes to rebuild public trust by updating absentee ballot-processing and communicating with student voters who may vote absentee this summer.

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CITY NEWS

Madison LakeWay commissioning environmentally-based artwork

By Madison Moris | Apr. 15

Madisonians can expect to enjoy the new Lake Monona shoreline in 2028.

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CITY NEWS

Ellen Zhang wins District 8 election, champions affordability, public transit

By Alaina Walsh and Alexa Cattouse | Apr. 7

University of Wisconsin-Madison sophomore Ellen Zhang won the District 8 Common Council election by over 1,200 votes Tuesday night.

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CITY NEWS

Alder candidate Bobby Gronert apologizes for ‘overbearing and unintentionally creepy’ messages to women

By Alaina Walsh | Apr. 6

Gronert addressed his past behavior towards women and an internal investigation towards his conduct in a  Discord message and Instagram statement  mere hours before voting began for the campus-area alder district. 

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CITY NEWS

Housing report says private apartments can meet student demand. UW still wants a dorm

By Alaina Walsh | Mar. 27

As new apartment developments continue to rise up near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, a recent housing report suggests private student housing supply may meet demand without the need for a new dorm. 

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CITY NEWS

Progress or pain? Regent Street locals weigh changes to local character

By Jane Dardik | Mar. 27

Local businesses and residents weigh impact of Regent Street’s proposed redevelopment

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CITY NEWS

MPD hosts first free book fair

By Elisabeth Carroll | Mar. 26

The Madison Police Department hosted its first free book fair, hoping to promote literacy and community engagement.

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CITY NEWS

Q&A: District 8 candidate Bobby Gronert talks affordable housing, policing

By Elizabeth Cumblidge | Mar. 25

Madison District 8 alder candidate and University of Wisconsin-Madison student Bobby Gronert discussed affordable housing, transit and policing in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.

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Q&A: District 8 candidate Ellen Zhang outlines housing, transit priorities

By Henry Matson | Mar. 25

Ellen Zhang discussed her candidacy in a heated District 8 race in an interview with The Daily Cardinal.