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City fields concerns regarding the legitimacy of 'Democracy in the Park' event
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 28, 2020The Friday event proceeded as planned amid calls from GOP legislators to cancel.
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The budget of the MPD is outrageous and needs to change': MPD spent nearly $20,000 on crowd control in three days of protests
By Kate Van Dyke | Sep. 24, 2020The Madison Police Department spent nearly $20,000 on tear gas, pepper spray, foam bullets and other riot control materials in response to protests after the death of George Floyd from May 30 to June 1, according to an open records request.
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Body camera pilot program moved forward by Madison Committee
By Molly Carmichael | Sep. 23, 2020The Finance Committee voted to approve the program that could fund 48 body cameras for police officers.
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Chancellor, County Executive trade criticisms over COVID-19 response
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 22, 2020Blank released a statement advising Parisi to work with the university instead of against it.
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After a turbulent search process, MMSD’s first Black superintendent takes charge
By Benjamin Farrell | Sep. 21, 2020MMSD’s new superintendent Dr. Calrton Jenkins begins his first semester following a long and controversial candidate search.
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The return of Badger Football raises concerns with Dane County Officials
By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 18, 2020Tailgating likely to cause infections across Dane County County, Officials warn.
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City Council slashes tourism funding, takes steps to secure grant for new public market
By Samantha Henschel | Sep. 17, 2020Amid market changes and declining revenue due to COVID-19, the Madison City Council slashed funding for three prominent tourism organizations, but also applied for a federal grant to help finance the construction of another project — an indoor public market.
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Madison City Council hears proposals to change council structure
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 16, 2020The City Council will soon decide whether or not to put changes to the council’s structure on the spring ballot.
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Residents give feedback in Madison’s search for a new police chief
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 15, 2020The Police and Fire Commission are now looking for input from the community as the search for the city’s next police chief continues.
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Dane County private schools make plans to re-open after Supreme Court decision
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 14, 2020Many Dane County private schools were quick to respond to the Supreme Court ruling, announcing to students and parents that in-person instruction will resume.
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Community youth employment gains additional funding from the city of Madison
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 11, 2020After a successful summer, the program received praise from the Mayor and city council.
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Madison bars begin to close as COVID-19 cases spike
By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 10, 2020As COVID-19 cases rise in Dane County, several bars in the downtown Madison area have shortened their hours or shut down entirely to prevent transmission among patrons and employees.
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UW moves all classes online, quarantines two dorms for two weeks after county executive asks for campus to send students home
By Kate Van Dyke | Sep. 9, 2020Blank states that the university’s efforts need further evaluation before drastic measures are taken.
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Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will not face recall
By Rosie Marder | Sep. 9, 2020An effort to recall Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway failed after not meeting the necessary amount of signatures in addition to not turning paperwork in on time.
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Residents frustrated as UW drives Dane County’s COVID-19 upswing
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 9, 2020As Madison sets records for positive cases in a single day, residents and local officials look to UW-Madison students for answers.
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UWPD investigates racist graffiti in Library Mall area
By Elea Levin | Sep. 8, 2020Racist and white supremacist graffiti discovered on multiple buildings around Library Mall
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City council approves police oversight measures amid rising internal tensions
By Jackson Mozena | Sep. 7, 2020The Madison Common Council increases community control over police in midst of concerns with the council’s civility.
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What you missed in Madison
By Addison Lathers | Sep. 4, 2020To say that a lot happened this summer would be an understatement. Join us as we relive the dystopian nightmare that was Summer 2020.
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What new police accountability measures would mean for Madison: An interview with Matthew Mitnick
By Charlie Hildebrand | Sep. 1, 2020The city’s Public Safety Review Committee has finished its work in establishing the Alder Work Group’s ordinance for new methods of monitoring the Madison Police Department.
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Protests over racial injustice leads to property damage in downtown Madison
By Jackson Mozena | Aug. 26, 2020Several Madison storefronts looted and windows smashed by demonstrators in wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake
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