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Progress Center for Black Women CEO highlights organization’s efforts in supporting Black women in Madison

By Gavin Escott | Jun. 9

Coming home to Madison, Wisconsin after a public speaking engagement in Atlanta, Sabrina Madison expected to see another Black woman at the organization that booked her, especially since the organization served people of color. However, when she arrived, Madison recalled, “it was all white women looking back at me. And I was so disappointed.” 

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Repairing inequities in Madison’s apartment repair process: “A fundamental human right like housing and shelter”

By Emma Goshin and Laura Moore | May. 12

Madison’s housing laws present obstacles for residents searching for adequate housing.

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Vandals set fire to Madison anti-abortion group headquarters

By Ellie Bourdo | May. 8

Madison authorities investigate an incident at an anti-abortion group’s office as arson.  

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Balcony collapses during Mifflin Street Block Party

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 30

Balcony collapses under several residents on the 500 block of Mifflin during annual block party.

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‘Bridging the Gap’: How two UW grads are making investing more accessible

By Gavin Escott | Apr. 28

With Quiver Quantitative, James and Christopher Kartdatze want to make investing more accessible for everyone. 

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Madison Common Council approves plans to establish a permanent men’s homeless shelter

By Bella Criscione | Apr. 24

The Madison City Council unanimously approved the initial plans to build a men’s homeless shelter on Madison’s east side.

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Madison City Council President to run for State Assembly

By Gavin Escott | Apr. 21

The adoption of GOP-drawn maps is behind Abbas’s switch to District 46 race.

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UW-Madison students expand services of Little Free Library by going solar

By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 19

The Little Free Library on State Street now not only provides books but a clean-energy charging station for community members in need. 

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BREAKING: UWPD issues warning to students following armed robbery near E. Campus Mall and W. Johnson Street

By Charlie Hildebrand | Apr. 15

The alert is UWPD’s second warning for an armed robbery on Thursday following an earlier incident on South Park Street.

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BREAKING: UWPD issues all clear to students following armed robbery on Park Street

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 15

UWPD issues a warning to students avoid the South Park Street area following an armed robbery at Asian Midway Foods. 

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Koshkonong Solar Farm approved in Dane County, set to be largest renewable energy plant in Wisconsin

By Gavin Escott | Apr. 14

Supporters hail the project as a “major milestone” that will help the state transition to clean energy.

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Man temporarily banned from encampment prior to arson allegations

By Samuel Mayo | Apr. 11

Jeffrey Jalinski, 37, was arrested after one of the Dairy Drive homeless encampment's houses was burned down on March 29.

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Laura Simkin wins Madison School Board Seat 3, hopes to reinstate school resource officers

By Charlie Hildebrand | Apr. 7

The two candidates in the highly contested race were split on policing in schools.

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What students should know about today’s election

By Gavin Escott | Apr. 5

Among the candidates on today’s ballot includes District 5 supervisor and three school board seats. 

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Homicide charges expected after victim in Wednesday night’s shooting dies

By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 5

The shooting was "premeditated, preplanned and targeted,” says Police Chief Shon Barnes.

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Q&A: Uncontested supervisor candidate discusses his motivations for office

By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 4

Jeff Hynes will represent the campus area on the Dane County Board following Tuesday’s election.

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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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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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Police enforcement increasing on Madison roads as serious injuries and fatalities rise

By Samuel Mayo | Mar. 29

Madison police have increased their enforcement efforts by 135% on E. Washington Avenue compared to this time last year.

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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.