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CITY NEWS

Restoration of Willy Street ‘LOVE’ mural underway

By Jasper Bernstein | Oct. 12

Painter Michael Owen is putting finishing touches on a revamp of the iconic Willy Street “LOVE” Mural.

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Madison Plan Commission proposes zoning code modification to increase equity

By Aditi Debnath | Oct. 10

The change in the zoning code would remove 1960s-era restrictions impacting non-family members living together. 

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Wisconsin blood centers rally blood shipments for Hurricane Ian victims

By Gavin Escott | Oct. 6

ImpactLife Madison is asking for more donations to support Hurricane Ian.

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Twitter threats made against UW Health gender services

By Jasper Bernstein | Oct. 6

Twitter thread post threatens UW Health against gender services for minors

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Walk to end Alzheimer's Dane County chapter anticipated to raise $200,000

By Matthew Dubin | Oct. 5

Over 700 people participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Monday.

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B-Side Records relocates to a new State Street storefront following highrise proposal

By Meghan Spirito | Oct. 5

B-Side Records is the only record shop left in downtown Madison. However, development company JD McCormick proposed demolishing three buildings to make room for a five-story development on the 400 block on State Street. JD McCormick’s proposed project will displace three small State Street businesses which have been there for decades, including B-Side Records, which resided at 416 State Street. 

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Multiple off-campus Madison apartments to increase prices

By Charlie Hildebrand and Gavin Escott | Sep. 29

Hub, Roundhouse among locations to raise prices, sparking anxiety from students already grappling with recent price hikes

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Dane County passes ordinance prohibiting investigations into abortion ban

By Meghan Spirito | Sep. 28

The new ordinance will prohibit investigating, arresting and prosecuting violations of Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. 

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Interstate Blood and Plasma to close downtown Madison location in November

By Tyler Katzenberger | Sep. 27

UW-Madison students who depend on plasma donations for extra income worry they won’t have enough money to cover grocery and graduate school expenses.

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Q&A: Stu Levitan looks back on history projects, his time in office

By Francesca Pica | Sep. 25

Longtime Madison resident Stu Levitan recounts his multiple-career journey, from journalism to holding public office. 

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MPD to investigate all future use of tear gas

By Sarah Eichstadt | Sep. 22

While tear gas and similar weapons are still allowed, the Madison Common Council voted to require that police file a report the next time they utilize these weapons. 

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Future of Freakfest uncertain after third consecutive cancellation

By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 21

City officials believe that the festival’s issues date back to before the pandemic. 

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CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison Police make arrest, reports of assaults on campus

By Ellie Bourdo | Sep. 20

A Waunakee teen was arrested in connection to multiple assault reports.

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Madison Alder resigns after former Oath Keeper membership revealed

By Gavin Escott | Sep. 19

Ald. Gary Halverson resigned from the common council citing safety concerns for his family.

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Juliana Bennett releases call to action prohibiting MPD from using indiscriminate weapons for crowd control

By Ellie Bourdo | Sep. 16

Juliana Bennett has introduced an ordinance change to ban the use of indiscriminate weapons for the purposes of crowd control.

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Dane County executive proposes $740,000 to reduce opioid deaths

By Francesca Pica | Sep. 14

The proposal will fund education and outreach programs that aim to address opioid misuse in Dane County.

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State Street businesses move in anticipation of JD McCormick development

By Francesca Pica | Sep. 8

Although the Urban Design Commission has not yet approved the developer’s proposal, businesses have already relocated to other State Street locations.

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A rundown of the Aug. 9 State Assembly primary election

By Gavin Escott | Aug. 4

With the Aug. 9 primary fast approaching, here’s what you need to know about Madison’s representatives.

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Highland Park mass shooter ‘seriously contemplated’ second attack in Madison

By Gavin Escott | Jul. 7

Officials say after leaving Illinois the shooter drove to Madison with a gun and multiple rounds of ammunition, and considered carrying out another attack in the city.

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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.”