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Trump cited an MMSD policy in an executive order. Why?
By Vanessa Gavilan | Feb. 3The executive order plans to prevent teaching of critical race theory, gender ideology in K-12 schools.
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‘This can’t happen again’: Community members share thoughts and concerns at listening session following school shooting
By Drew Wesson | Jan. 30Community members shared their thoughts and concerns at a listening session regarding the Abundant Life Christian School shooting on Monday.
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Madison receives $20 million to improve energy efficiency in affordable housing
By Grace Carlson | Jan. 29The funding will expand existing home energy projects targeting low-income households.
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Madison atheist group files lawsuit challenging tax exemptions for religiously affiliated student apartments
By Jake Wesson | Jan. 27Dane County Circuit Court will see civil case regarding tax exemption status of two housing properties primarily serving University of Wisconsin-Madison students.
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Two people fall through ice into Lakes Mendota, Monona
By Ella Hanley | Jan. 23There have been four separate incidents of people falling through ice this month, according to the Madison Fire Department.
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Common Council approves nearly $950,000 in grants for older adult services
By Megan Mladucky | Jan. 23The funding will go to 13 Madison agencies as part of the city’s efforts to provide more funding to agencies supporting older people of color.
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Dane County students reported lower levels of anxiety and depression, new survey says
By Ella Hanley | Jan. 23Dane County middle and high school students reported lower levels of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation, according to an assessment from Dane County’s Department of Human Services.
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Madison community gathers for Candlelight vigil at Capitol in wake of shooting
By Audrey Lopez-Stane | Dec. 18Hundreds of community members gathered at the Capitol Tuesday night to mourn the victims of Monday’s shooting at Abundant Life Christian School.
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3 people dead, including shooter, after teenage student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School
By Gavin Escott | Dec. 16The shooter, a 15-year-old student who attended the school, killed another teenage student and a teacher before being found dead at the scene by police.
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District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze arrested on tentative domestic abuse charges
By Ella Hanley | Dec. 12Law enforcement took District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze into custody at 4:15 p.m. Thursday on tentative domestic violence charges, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Students mourn as Paul’s Book Store closes after 70-year run
By Mia Salbego | Dec. 5The independent business announced it will close its doors early next year.
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Mayor’s office moves to remove, replace Ald. Charles Myadze from committee assignments
By Marin Rosen | Dec. 4The Mayor’s office recommended the Common Council vote to remove and replace District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze from committee assignments following a sexual harassment investigation and a move to censure.
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Madison’s cat whisperer: The professor behind a purr-fect Instagram
By Ella Hanley | Nov. 21Jason Nolen, a sociology and criminology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has spent the past eight years curating a cat community among Madison residents.
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Alders introduce resolution to censure Ald. Charles Myadze following sexual harassment investigation
By Marin Rosen | Nov. 20District 8 Ald. MGR Govindarajan heads the initiative to censure District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze following a sexual harassment investigation that found insufficient evidence to prove Myadze guilty.
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Hilldale welcomes four new businesses opening in old AMC theater
By Marin Rosen | Nov. 20Four new businesses are set to open in late 2024 and 2025, replacing the old AMC Theatre 6 at Hilldale Shopping Center.
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Ald. Juliana Bennett calls for legal reform after report finds insufficient evidence for sexual harassment violations by Ald. Charles Myadze
By Ella Hanley | Nov. 17District 2 Ald. Juliana Bennett, who said District 18 Ald. Charles Myadze made multiple unwanted sexual advances toward her, called for legal reform after a reopened investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Myadze found he had not committed significant workplace harassment.
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Madison approves police oversight, older adult services amendments during budget meeting
By Joseph Panzer | Nov. 13The Council voted to include amendments related to police oversight and other services for Madison residents.
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Dane County executive signs 2025 budget proposal to increase housing and service opportunities
By Marin Rosen | Nov. 11Interim Dane County Executive Jamie Kuhn signed the 2025 Dane County budget, focusing on investing in families and the community.
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Madison Metropolitan School District referendums pass
By Joseph Panzer | Nov. 6Two referendums related to Madison Metropolitan School District funding passed Tuesday night.
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Madison passes property tax referendum
By Joseph Panzer | Nov. 5On election night, the City of Madison voted to accept a referendum that will raise the property tax levy.
