CITY NEWS

Board of Health opposes a county resolution to pause mask mandate

By Sarah Eichstadt | Sep. 15

Supervisor Jeff Weigand wants community input; the Board of Health says the extra time would sacrifice public safety. 

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Public Health Madison & Dane County extends face covering emergency order

By Samantha Henschel | Sep. 9

Public Health Madison & Dane County released a new emergency order requiring face masks in indoor public spaces until Oct. 8. 

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Vaccinated and unvaccinated Madison residents see increase in COVID-19 cases

By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 9

The delta variant poses a risk to both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents.

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Dane County population, diversity increased at record levels since 2010

By Jackson Mozena | Aug. 18

According to recent census data, Dane County's population represents one third of Wisconsin’s population increase.

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Dane County, Madison to reimplement mask mandate

By Jackson Mozena | Aug. 17

Mask mandate to be reinstituted beginning Thursday.

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No more mask mandate for Dane County

By Jackson Mozena | Jun. 8

Local COVID-19 restrictions, including mask mandates, public gathering limitations, expired on June 2.

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Madison affordable housing neighborhood gets a $50 million makeover

By Molly Carmichael | Apr. 29

Residents helping to reinvigorate the Triangle neighborhood, new housing and community center

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New Hotels to Housing initiative to house those experiencing homelessness in Dane County

By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 28

The program is expected to support 250 families and individuals total in finding permanent housing.

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Madison West faces criticism after dividing parents based on race for police brutality conversations

By Samantha Henschel | Apr. 27

A district representative says the email sent to parents for the conversations was “unfortunately, poorly worded.” 

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“Accountability is not Justice”: After Chauvin verdict, Madison leaders see work left to do

By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 23

While activists and leaders felt relieved when they heard the verdict, they also stressed for more action on police reform in Madison

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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 NEWS

Open vaccine spots available at Alliant Energy Center this week

By Nathan Denzin | Apr. 19

PHMDC tweeted Monday that thousands of vaccine appointments are available this week in Madison at its community vaccination center.

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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.