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No more mask mandate for Dane County
By Jackson Mozena | Jun. 8Local 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. 29Residents 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. 28The program is expected to support 250 families and individuals total in finding permanent housing.
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“Accountability is not Justice”: After Chauvin verdict, Madison leaders see work left to do
By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 23While 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. 22The 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. 21Protesters drove from Milwaukee to Madison in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and the Menomonee Falls CBD store.
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City of Madison set to no longer accept plastic bags for recycling
By Nicole Herzog | Apr. 19Officials 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. 16Closure 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. 15As 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. 14Parisi received 79% of the vote against opponent, Mary Ann Nicholson.
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Governor Tony Evers appoints Kalvin Barrett as Sheriff of Dane County
By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 12Barrett will begin serving next month as the first Black sheriff in Dane County.
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Juliana Bennett, Patrick Heck, Nikki Conklin among winners of Tuesday’s election
By Kate Van Dyke | Apr. 7April 6 election moves the Common Council in a more progressive direction
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As vaccination rates rise, Dane County lifts limits on outdoor gatherings.
By Sarah Eichstadt | Apr. 7A recent Public Health order makes outdoor event organizers hopeful of return to in-person events.
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Amtrak proposes making Madison a Wisconsin railway hub
By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 2A 15 year proposal by Amtrak would connect Madison to several Wisconsin, Minnesota communities.
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A comprehensive students guide to April 6 elections
By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 1Here’s what students should know about the upcoming April 6 city election
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Obuseh, Bennett clash over sexual assault denier allegations
By Addison Lathers | Mar. 31Juliana Bennett believes a recent Facebook post made by Ayomi Obuseh is about her; Obuseh states that the post wasn’t referencing her opponent.
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Finance Committee moves crisis response team pilot forward
By Sarah Eichstadt | Mar. 31This program will serve as an alternative to traditional police response on incidents regarding behavioral and mental health.
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COVID-19 update: One-third of Dane county residents vaccinated
By Jackson Mozena | Mar. 29One-third of Dane county residents have received first dose of vaccine, 20% fully vaccinated
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The Long Haul: How the businesses of Downtown Madison fought, are fighting COVID-19
By Benjamin Farrell | Mar. 25Local government works with business owners to create a roadmap going forward.
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Homelessness escalates in numbers and intensity throughout the pandemic
By Sarah Eichstadt | Mar. 25While COVID-19 has made homelessness more complicated, organizations, the city government and the community have reallocated their resources and boosted their efforts to serve the homeless community.
