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Last updated April 25, 2025 – 7:41 am
Friday, April 25, 2025
City of Madison
- Losing 16 more rental units for unhoused persons – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Work begins on Orthopedic surgery center in Middleton – State Journal
- Losing 16 more rental units for unhoused persons – Forward Lookout
Thursday, April 24, 2025
City of Madison
- Schoep’s Ice Cream cited for illegally dumping ice cream and dye into storm sewer – State Journal
- District 6 Items of Interest for the Week of April 21, 2025 – Alder Davy Mayer
- An 80th Birthday Retrospective on the Life and Career of Paul Soglin (… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wisconsin History Center breaks ground on Capitol Square – Badger Herald
- City of Madison announces street closure ahead of new Chabad Jewish Center grand opening – WKOW Channel 27
- Street closures announced for Mifflin Street Block Party – WKOW Channel 27
- Street closures announced for Mifflin Street Block Party – Channel3000.com
- Street closures announced for Mifflin Street Block Party – Fox 47
- Street Closures for Mifflin Street Block Party – City News
- Street Closure for New Chabad Jewish Center Grand Opening – City News
- New Round of Youth Climate Fund Projects – City News
- Crazylegs run triggers downtown street closures on April 26th – Madison Reporter
- How Community Development Block Grant and City Funds Have Supported Education Opportunities – City News
- Madison officials remind drivers of Crazylegs Classic street closures – WMTV Channel 15
- MPD launches amnesty policy to protect callers in underage drinking instances – Madison Reporter
Dane County
- Dane County introduces harm reduction vending machines at local hospitals to combat overdoses – Daily Cardinal
- Village of DeForest leaders press forward on Buc-ee’s project – WMTV Channel 15
- Communities debate fluoride in water – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie Media Center earns 15 awards for shows – Sun Prairie Star
-
Buc-ee’s development looks likely after senate committee meeting – WKOW Channel 27
- Agard to seek public-private partnership to renovate Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Fox 47
- Dane Co. officials & Alliant Energy Center discuss Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovations – WKOW Channel 27
- Agard to seek public-private partnership to renovate Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Channel3000.com
Education
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
City of Madison
- Mifflin Street Block Party revelers will not be ticketed if they’re seeking medical help – State Journal
- City of Madison taking steps to protect Metro bus drivers – WKOW Channel 27
- District 8 Alder MGR secures new spot as Common Council vice president – Badger Herald
- Vacant Housing for the Unhoused? – Forward Lookout
- Construction underway for Wisconsin History Center in downtown Madison – State Journal
- Crazylegs detours bus routes, closes streets Saturday – State Journal
- Road closures expected downtown for Crazylegs Classic – Channel3000.com
- Madison Police unveil new underage drinking amnesty policy for medical emergencies – Fox 47
- Street Closures for Crazylegs – City News
- Let’s Talk Budget 2026 Edition & Thanks – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Eastside Farmers’ Market resumes food scraps recycling drop-off on April 29, 2025 – Madison Reporter
- City of Madison invests over $200 million in community through CDBG funds – Madison Reporter
- City of Madison officials stress safety amid preparations for annual Mifflin Street Block Party – Daily Cardinal
- Save the Date: Madison Bike Week is June 1-8 – Madison Bikes
- How the Community Development Division Supports Local Childcare – City News
- Meeting & Event Highlights for the Week of May 22, 2023 – Alder Isadore Knox
- MPD adopts amnesty policy to prevent underage drinking citations during medical emergencies – City News
- Construction begins on the new Wisconsin History Center – State Journal
- MPD unveils new amnesty underage drinking policy during medical emergencies – Fox 47
- Wisconsin Historical Society breaks ground on new history center in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- Vacant Housing for the Unhoused? – Forward Lookout
- Dane County looks to future with proposed Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovation – WMTV Channel 15
- Incoming Sun Prairie Police Chief speaks out ahead of new role – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Regional Airport brings back seasonal flights to Los Angeles – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Arts Commission seeks community’s vision for Park Badger public art – Madison Reporter
- Direct flights to Los Angeles return May 21 at Dane County Regional Airport – State Journal
- Work begins on Topgolf entertainment site along Beltline in Monona – State Journal
- Dane County Regional Airport to resume nonstop flights to Los Angeles May 21 – WKOW Channel 27
- Breeze Airways to offer nonstop seasonal service from Madison to Los Angeles – Channel3000.com
Education
- What Trump’s Department of Education plans mean for Madison schools – Cap Times
- Marshall School Board hears update on capital referendum project – Sun Prairie Star
- McFarland School Board to vote on renaming Conrad Elvehjem Primary School to McFarland Primary School – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
City of Madison
- Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to Eastside Farmers’ Market on April 29, 2025 – City News
- Former Cap Times office could be demolished for housing – Cap Times
- Construction plans for new Imagination Center at Reindahl Park move forward – Daily Cardinal
- Madison Arts Commission seeking community input on public art at Park Badger Redevelopment – Madison365
- Crazy Legs Street Closures and Bus Detours – Alder Will Ochowicz
- The 56th Mifflin Street Block Party is coming up, city urges safety – Channel3000.com
- Madison Arts Commission seeks community input for Park Badger public art – Fox 47
- Local leaders meet to discuss safety precautions ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party – WKOW Channel 27
- Tree roots cause sewer overflow; City of Madison ensures swift cleanup – Madison Reporter
- City-operated garages see payment equipment upgrades this week – Madison Reporter
- Madison celebrates National Community Development Week with focus on federal grant impact – Madison Reporter
- How Community Development Block Grant Funds Support Madison Homeowners – City News
- Madison Arts Commission seeks community input on public art at Park Badger development – City News
- Madison officials detail safety plans ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party – WMTV Channel 15
Dane County
- All Dane Co. facilities reach 100% renewable electricity offset – WMTV Channel 15
- Residents weigh in on first phase of Verona Comprehensive Plan re-write – Channel3000.com
- On Earth Day, Dane County marks a year off grid – Waunakee Tribune
- NEWS 3 NOW INVESTIGATES: Dane Co. Exec’s office claims on ordinance powers contradicted by staff emails – Channel3000.com
- Cottage Grove Village Board seeks applicants for vacant seat – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Leader Independent Article Misreads Cottage Grove Crime Data – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Education
- Chancellor Mnookin: End-of-semester federal updates – Campus News
- MMSD shares update on 2024 referendum school improvements – Channel3000.com
- Mnookin talks SEVIS terminations at University Committee meeting – Badger Herald
- Madison College: Dr. Jennifer Berne named next President – WisPolitics
- Frutiger steps away from Deerfield Village Board – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
Monday, April 21, 2025
City of Madison
- Roots Cause Sanitary Sewer Overflow, City Teamwork Leads to Fast Cleanup – City News
- Vilas Park tennis courts are unsafe and beyond repair. Now what? – State Journal
- Madison Police policy would shield people from underage drinking tickets if they call for help in an emergency – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Proclaiming April 21, 2025 through April 25, 2025 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison – Alder Bill Tishler
- Equipment Upgrades Occurring this Week at City-Operated Garages – City News
- Carmella Glenn: Your Voice for District 18 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Where does the Madison Public Market project stand? – Channel3000.com
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 21, 2025 – John Duncan
- Monona property set to be demolished after years-long battle to keep it – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- City of Madison Celebrates National Community Development Week
– City News
- City of Madison to upgrade city garage payment systems this week – Fox 47
- WE READ Youth Writing Contest to begin May 1 with launch event on April 26 – Madison Reporter
- Madison Engineering Division cleans 300-gallons sewage overflow – Fox 47
- Earth Day, North-South BRT, and More Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/21/25 – Forward Lookout
- City-Wide Youth Voices Writing Contest Returns May 1; Kick-Off Event Scheduled for April 26 – City News
Dane
- Volunteers needed for Sun Prairie parks Earth Day sweep – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Clark hired as Sun Prairie Area School District next director of business and finance – Sun Prairie Star
- Madison College picks a new president – State Journal
- Madison College appoints new president – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison Police Chief Plisch sworn in – WKOW Channel 27
- April 2025: Three Questions with the Chancellor – Office of the Chancellor
- Sun Prairie School District names next director of business and finance – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison College announces Dr. Jennifer Berne as next president – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison College announces next president – WMTV Channel 15
- Dr. Jennifer Berne named next Madison College president – Madison 365
Sunday, April 20, 2025
City of Madison
- North/South BRT, Earth Day, Imagination Center, and other updates – Alder Julia Matthews
- Shop local; Report potholes; Hoyt Park parking lot construction meeting; Local impacts of federal policies; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Earth Day, Safe Streets, and other updates – Alder Will Ochowicz
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 4/21/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, April 19, 2025
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 21, 2025 – Alder John Guequierre
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park to bring library, community resources to East Side – Badger Herald
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 21 – Alder Derek Field
- New Council term begins, requesting feedback about resident communications – Alder Derek Field
- Utilities upgrade set for N Franklin Avenue and Lynn Terrace – Madison Reporter
- Introduction, Meeting and Event Highlights for Week of April 21, 2025 – Alder Badri Lankella
Friday, April 18, 2025
City of Madison
- N Franklin Avenue & Lynn Terrace Reconstruction with Utilities Project – City of Madison
- Madison Arts Commission awards $106,000 for arts projects in 2025-2026 grant cycle – City News
- Madison lakes bring in $220 million a year in spending, new study finds – State Journal
- UW-Madison finally breaks ground on hard-won engineering building – State Journal
- North Franklin Avenue and Lynn Terrace to close for utility reconstruction starting April 28 – Channel3000.com
- $106K awarded for arts projects by Madison Arts Commission – WMTV Channel 15
- LaMovida radio show highlights key city programs for Spanish-speaking community – Madison Reporter
- Welcome to the District 16 Blog! – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Madison Arts Commission awards $106,000 for arts projects through grant program – Madison Reporter
- Meetings planned to discuss Madison’s new Rapid Route B transit line – Madison Reporter
- Madison drop-off sites to close on Easter Sunday, services to resume Monday – Madison Reporter
- Common Council New Business Summaries – April 15, 2025 – Alder John Guequierre
- Metro Transit Public Meetings Scheduled for a North/South Bus Rapid Transit Line Rapid Route B – Alder Isadore Knox
- Construction contract for Imagination Center awarded to Corporate Contractors Inc – Madison Reporter
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 21, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
- City of Madison Week Ahead 4/21/25 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Fitchburg hires Colorado fire chief as fire chief and emergency management director – State Journal
- Sun Prairie names Kevin Warych as new police chief – Channel3000.com
- “Culture of trust”: Next Sun Prairie police chief ready for new role – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County awards over $115k in grants to local arts organizations – Channel3000.com
- Applications sought for Sun Prairie common council vacancy – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- UW-Madison’s CDO position remains unfilled, similar job created – WisPolitics
- Jennifer Mnookin: Revoking student visas at UW-Madison is arbitrary, unjust – WisPolitics
- Application windows for Dual-Language Immersion lottery and Madison Promise online program close on April 25 – Madison365
- Groundbreaking ceremony held for engineering center at UW- Madison – WKOW Channel 27
Thursday, April 17, 2025
City of Madison
- Vilas Park tennis courts have deteriorated beyond repair – State Journal
- Madison Water Utility earns high marks in first-ever Wisconsin water report cards – Daily Cardinal
- Plan takes shape for 8-story housing redevelopment on Madison’s South Side – State Journal
- Madison program gave away cash. People worked even more. – Cap Times
- MPD to adopt amnesty policy for underage alcohol violations in emergencies – Daily Cardinal
- Metro Transit Public Meetings Scheduled for a North/South Bus Rapid Transit Line – City News
- Madison’s lakes bring in $220 million a year in spending, new study finds – State Journal
- Madison Alder District 15 – Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford – wORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo delays construction plans for new giraffe exhibit – Cap Times
- Village of Oregon launches new youth search and rescue program – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie announces Kevin Warych as city’s new police chief – WKOW Channel 27
- $117K in grants awarded to support Dane Co. arts programs – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie announces new police chief – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchburg Police and Fire Commission approves offer for new fire chief – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- UW-Madison spending protocols under review following leader’s demotion – Cap Times
- UW Health Compass Program marks one year, faces uncertain funding future – Badger Herald
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
City of Madison
- Near West Side alder is new Madison City Council president – State Journal
- How remote work for state employees could change downtown Madison – Cap Times
- City clerk resigns amid ongoing investigation into lost absentee ballots – Daily Cardinal
- Ribbon cutting held for opening of Autumn Ridge Path in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- Just in time for spring! New bike path opens on Madison’s east side – WMTV Channel 15
- Recycling truck fire in Madison highlights dangers of improper battery disposal – Madison Reporter
- Community invited to virtual listening session on April 18, 2025 – Madison Reporter
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Project Moves Forward; Bid Awarded – City of Madison
- Streets Division Drop-off Sites Closed for Easter, April 20, 2025 – City of Madison
- Prescribed Burns – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- District 8 Alder, MPD introduce medical amnesty ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Sun Prairie Questions to Raise Budget For More ALPR Cameras – WORt 89.9 FM
- Dane County Executive shares personal story of organ donation as county leaders highlight need – WKOW Channel 27
- Legislative bills offer TID exceptions for DeForest projects along Interstate – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County opioid settlement public hearing scheduled for April 28 – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. recognized as a leader in tissue donation during National Donate Life Month – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Sun Prairie, Lions Club announce first Adopt-A-Park site – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Monona Grove announces new directors of teaching and learning, new principal at Winnequah School for 2025-26 – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- UW ends BIPOC network meetings amid federal, fiscal pressures – Badger Herald
- MMSD plans recruitment event for teacher positions – WKOW Channel 27
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison City Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl resigns after nearly 20 years of service – Madison Reporter
- Setting the Record Straight: Thank You, My Record, and the Truth and Censorship – Alder Amani Latimer Burris
- Metro Bus Supervisors can now enforce fare payment – WMTV Channel 15
- District 5 Alder Regina Vidaver voted Madison Common Council president – WMTV Channel 15
- 7 new alders sworn in to Madison Common Council after spring election – Channel3000.com
- 4,000 pounds of recyclables ignite in Madison Tuesday – State Journal
- Madison FD put out flames on a pile of 4,000 pounds of recyclables – WMTV Channel 15
- Firefighters put out 4,000-pound recycling fire in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- 4K pounds of recyclables dumped onto Madison street catch fire – Channel3000.com
- Madison Common Council swears in new alders – WKOW Channel 27
- Ramp closure set for utility work on Highway 30 westbound off-ramp – Madison Reporter
- Madison Public Library celebrates 150 years with community parties in May – Madison Reporter
- Recycling Fire on Madison’s West Side; Never Put Batteries or Electronics in Recycling Carts – City News
- Highway 30 westbound off-ramp to close as part of Commercial Avenue reconstruction project – Channel3000.com
- Ramp Closure – Highway 30 Exit 1B – Fair Oaks Westbound Off Ramp – City News
- Community Invitation to Upcoming Virtual Listening Session – City News
- Madison clerk resigns amid probe over failure to count 193 absentee ballots – WisPolitics
Dane County
- Urban Triage board president defends use of grant money; county supervisor seeks audit of nonprofit – WKOW Channel 27
- Melissa Agard sworn in to serve as Dane County Executive – WKOW Channel 27
- Urban Triage board president dismisses claims, accuses critics of spreading misinformation – Channel3000.com
- Flamingo building at Henry Vilas Zoo is getting an update! – WMTV Channel 27
- Melissa Agard sworn-in to serve first full term as Dane Co. Executive – WMTV Channel 15
- Former Dane County supervisor priced out of downtown district – WORT 89.9 FM
- Urban Triage leaders allege targeted harassment of CEO Brandi Grayson – Madison365
- Melissa Agard sworn in as Dane County Executive – Fox 47
Monday, April 14, 2025
City of Madison
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/14/25 – Forward Lookout
- 10 new pickleball courts may open in Madison this year – Cap Times
- Forward Lookout on WORT 4/14/25 – Forward Lookout
- Metro bus records detail reported attacks on bus drivers this year, over 20 in total – WMTV Channel 15
- PFC-Madison Police Chief Hiring Process – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Dreams Made Real: A Reflection on Our Work Together – Alder Charles Myadze
- And Justice For Some – Cognitive Dissidence
- City of Madison attorney continues role as acting clerk, preparing for summer special election – WMTV Channel 15
- My last blog- Thank you – Alder Nasra Wehelie
- Good luck new City Alders – WORT 89.9 FM
- MON PM Update: Madison clerk resigns amid probe over failure to count 193 absentee ballots – WisPolitics
- Madison city clerk resigns amid investigation into 2024 ballot snafu – Wisconsin Watch
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Update + Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Meetings and Events: Correction and Addition – Alder John Guequierre
- Beginning a New Term, Earth Day Cleanup, Curbside Yard Waste Collection – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison city clerk resigns amid uncounted election ballots scrutiny – Cap Times
- City of Madison Clerk resigns after being placed on leave – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison clerk resigns months after ballots went uncounted – Channel3000.com
- Madison’s embattled city clerk resigns – State Journal
- Madison city clerk resigns one month after being placed on leave – WKOW Channel 27
- Celebrate 150 Years of Madison Public Library with Parties in All Nine Library Locations in May – City News
- Hello, Autumn Ridge; April is heating up – Madison Bikes
- Madison clerk resigns after being placed on leave over uncounted ballots – WPR
- Alder Currie Thank You & Updates for the Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder Jael Currie
- Madison city clerk resigns after string of election errors – Isthmus
- Announcement Regarding the City of Madison Clerk’s Office – City News
Dane County
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/14/25 – Forward Lookout
- Forward Lookout on WORT 4/14/25 – Forward Lookout
- Cottage Grove Village Board considers purchase of library project land – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Cottage Grove approves townhome developer’s agreement – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
Education
- UW-Madison, Edgewood need better teacher prep in math, council says – Cap Times
- Over $12 million cut in critical research funding at UW-Madison – Daily Cardinal
Sunday, April 13, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 4/14/25 – Forward Lookout
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 14 – Alder Derek Field
- Felland Road set for closure beginning April 15 to complete utility work – Madison Reporter
- Madison concludes “Madison Madness” survey to guide future neighborhood planning – Madison Reporter
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder Charles Myadze
- Night work near University & Midvale starting 4/28; Yard Waste pickup begins; Join a park cleanup for Earth Day on 4/26; Events & Announcements – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 4/14/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, April 12, 2025
City of Madison
- Legistar File No. 87624 Metro – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder John Guequierre
- Portion of Felland Road to be closed for utility installation – Channel3000.com
- John Guequierre wins District 19 aldermanic race after recount – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Salvation Army women’s, family shelter restarts expansion project after near 6-year delay – Channel3000.com
- D6 Items of Interest Week of April 14, 2025 – Alder Marsha Rummel
Dane County
- Monona community bands together to preserve historic lakefront space – WMTV Channel 15
Friday, April 11, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison City Council incumbent’s victory cemented in District 19 recount – State Journal
- Madison’s Ride the Drive set for Aug. 10 – Madison365
- Madison city celebrates new Autumn Ridge Path with public ribbon-cutting event – Madison Reporter
- Trump budget cuts have Madison libraries, culture groups on edge – Cap Times
- Starker Avenue closed for resurfacing and utilities project, completion expected by August 2025 – Madison Reporter
- District 11 Book Club: Special Author Event – May 8th at 7:00 PM Featuring Jeremi Suri, author of “Civil War by Other Means: America’s Long and Unfinished Fight for Democracy” – Alder Bill Tishler
- Felland Road Closure Begins April 15 – City News
- City of Madison and Sustain Dane offer recycling classes beginning April – Madison Reporter
- City of Madison Board of Canvassers confirms recount result for District 19 election – Madison Reporter
- Madison District 19 alder wins reelection after recount completed – WMTV Channel 15
- “Madison Madness” results continue conversation on neighborhood priorities – City News
Dane County
- Middleton goes to Legislature for tax incentive on company’s behalf, won’t say which company – Isthmus
- From No Mow May to Slow Mow May: Why Sun Prairie is switching up its annual initiative – WMTV Channel 15
- Affordable housing complex approved for Odana Road strip mall – WMTV Channel 15
Education
- UW terminates BIPOC Network gatherings “in response to collective fiscal and federal uncertainty” – Madison365
- Madison East High School welcomes one of their own as principal – WMTV Channel 15
- UW-Madison lays off 6 after Trump administration cancels grants – Cap Times
Thursday, April 10, 2025
City of Madison
- District 10 Local April 2025 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Intersection Closure: Mid-Town Road and S. High Point Road – Alder John Duncan
- Madison City Council incumbent’s victory cemented in District 19 recount – State Journal
- Incumbent alder John Guequierre retains seat following recount – WORT 89.9 FM
- Recount in Madison alder race shows no change in winner – WKOW Channel 27
- Results of the Recount for the District 19 Aldermanic Race – City News
- Parisi Construction to close Madison intersection for utility work – Madison Reporter
- Madison prepares for Ride the Drive event with street closures and activities – Madison Reporter
- Metro Transit proposes letting supervisors issue tickets to riders who don’t pay – Isthmus
- Intersection closure announced for Mid-Town Road and South High Point Road – WKOW Channel 27
- Intersection of Mid-Town Road, S. High Point Road to close starting next Wednesday – Channel3000.com
- Intersection Closure: Mid-Town Road and S. High Point Road – City News
- City of Madison and Sustain Dane Recycle Better Course Begins on April 17, 2025 – City News
- Portion of Starker Avenue to be closed through August for utility work – WKOW Channel 27
- Starker Avenue Resurfacing with Utilities Project – City News
Dane County
- Dane County Board orders special election to fill vacant seat in District 1 – WKOW Channel 27
- Ready to mow? Take it slow, Sun Prairie city officials urge – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Plans for Waunakee High School campus may pause until state budget passes – Waunakee Tribune
- Meet New School Board Member Martha Siravo – WORT 89.9 FM
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
City of Madison
- Officials vote unanimously to expand Metro Transit to Verona – WKOW Channel 27
- Ride the Drive 2025 set to take place this August – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison releases new map highlighting street flooding risks – Madison Reporter
- Liquor Beer renewal applications Deadline April 15 – Alder John Guequierre
- Ride the Drive 2025 set for August 10 – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison’s tree planting initiatives strengthen community health – Badger Herald
- Madison’s Ride the Drive 2025 set for August 10 – Channel3000.com
- Ride the Drive Set for August – City News
Dane County
- DeForest Village Board votes to retain public speaking policy – Sun Prairie Star
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
City of Madison
- Recount ordered for aldermanic race in Madison’s District 19 – Madison Reporter
- Streets Division Drop-off Sites Hours Expand Starting April 12, 2025 – City News
- Incumbent Madison District 15 alder accepts re-election despite suspending campaign – Channel3000.com
- Madison alder who was reelected will serve, despite suspended campaign – WKOW Channel 27
- Elected Madison alder accepts position after initially dropping out of race – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison extends hours for streets division drop-off sites starting April 2025 – Madison Reporter
- Curbside pickup for yard waste begins on April 13, 2025 – Madison Reporter
- Madison Police to conduct active shooter survival training session – Madison Reporter
- After surprise victory, Madison’s first transgender council member will stay in office – State Journal
- City Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 7, 2025 – Alder Amain Latimer Burris
- Ald. Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford will stay on Madison City Council – Cap Times
- City of Madison to cut ribbon on new Autumn Ridge Path next week – Channel3000.com
- Kick Off to Spring Biking Season, City Invites Public to Celebrate its New Autumn Ridge Path – City of Madison
- New Flooding Risk Map Available During WI Severe Weather Awareness Week – City of Madison
- More District 19 Announcements: Wexford and Everglade Burns, Yard Waste Pick-Up, Extended Drop-Off Hours – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
- Fitchburg Common Council passes wheel tax as mayor casts tiebreaking vote – WMTV Channel 15
- Mayor casts tie-breaking vote as Fitchburg council approves wheel tax – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County installs new harm reduction vending machines – Fox 47
- NEWS 3 INVESTIGATES: Dane County Human Services faces scrutiny over loopholes, poor contract vetting – Channel3000.com
- Dane County introduces life-saving vending machines to combat opioid crisis – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- UW faculty senate passes resolution supporting pro-Palestinian encampment – Badger Herald
- Faculty Senate condemns police violence against last spring’s encampment, calls for restoration of shared governance involvement – Daily Cardinal
- In sharply divided vote, UW-Madison faculty condemn crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests – State Journal
- McFarland School Board votes to rename Elvehjem Primary School over history of support for racial covenants – Madison365
- Madison schools open despite internet outage; offline learning planned – WKOW Channel 27
- McFarland School Board votes to rename Conrad Elvehjem Primary School – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Internet service restored in Madison School District – State Journal
- McFarland School Board votes to change name of Conrad Elvehjem Primary School – Channel 27
- Madison schools dealing with district-wide internet outage, classes remain in session – Channel3000.com
Monday, April 7, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison gets high marks in Wisconsin’s first drinking water report cards – State Journal
- What Madison-area population growth means for housing prices – Cap Times
- Madison Metro leader on BRT lessons, driver attacks, exiting agency – Cap Times
- Yard Waste Pickup Starts Week of 4/13/25: Here’s How to Get Yours Picked Up This Spring – City News
- Forward Lookout on WORT 4/7/25 – Forward Lookout
- Votes to be recounted in District 19 Alderman race – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Madison calls for District 19 aldermanic race recount – Fox 47
- City of Madison calls for District 19 aldermanic race recount – Channel3000.com
- Reminder: Southeast Area Plan Resident Focus Groups This Week – Alder Derek Field
- Madison Public Library rallies for support amid funding uncertainty – Badger Herald
- Speed dating for alders, public art updates, and more – WORT 89.9 FM
- MPD to offer active shooter survival training to the public on April 10 – WKOW Channel 27
- Spring Bike Wash, High Pt Rd extension, federal bike safety, and a graphic artist – Madison Bikes
- Madison Police Department to host active shooter survival training open to public – Fox 47
- MPD to hold active shooter survival training for public – City News
- Salvation Army resumes shelter expansion near Downtown after 5-year delay – State Journal
-
City of Madison District 19 alder race to be recounted – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison opens proposals for downtown redevelopment on Block 113 – Madison Reporter
- Dane County Landfill & Sustainability Campus Updates – Alder Jael Currie
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 7, 2025 – Alder Jael Currie
- Recount Ordered for District 19 Aldermanic Race – City News
- Happy Earth Month 2025 – Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway
- Urban Forestry Planting 1,400 Trees in Spring 2025 – City News
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/7/25 – Forward Lookout
- Thank You…Plus This Week’s Updates – Alder Tag Evers
Dane County
- Spring break, slim pickings, and an important election (GO VOTE) – WORT 89.9 FM
- City of Fitchburg to vote on implementing wheel tax – WKOW Channel 27
- Severe weather preparedness tips from Dane County Emergency Management – Channel3000.com
- Red light enforcement campaign results in 126 citations – Waunakee Tribune
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/7/25 – Forward Lookout
Education
- Sec. of State presents check for more than $570K to Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District – WMTV Channel 15
- Q&A: Meet the newly elected campus-area alders – Daily Cardinal
- Monona Grove School District receives 2025 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Three finalists announced for Cambridge Schools superintendent – Sun Prairie Star
- Update on federal immigration enforcement – Campus News
Sunday, April 6, 2025
City of Madison
- Sidewalk Repair-2025-District10 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- D6 Items of Interest Week of April 7, 2025 – Alder Marsha Rummel
- Thank you for voting; Be aware of upcoming construction; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Madison City Week Ahead 4/7/25 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 4/7/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, April 5, 2025
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 7, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 7 – Alder Derek Field
- City of Madison implements safety measures for Metro transit drivers and passengers – Madison Reporter
- Madison Public Library advocates for library funding amid National Library Week celebrations – Madison Reporter
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 7, 2025 – Alder John Guequirre
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 7, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- From driver attacks to stalled contracts and resignations, a lot is going on at Metro Transit – State Journal
Friday, April 4, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison bus drivers keep getting attacked. How is Metro Transit responding? – State Journal
- New election procedures in Madison made repeat of 2024 snafu ‘basically impossible’
– Wisconsin Watch
- Nino Amato may seek recount after losing City Council race by 9 votes – Cap Times
- Knutson Drive reconstruction set for July completion, Green Avenue resurfacing planned – Madison Reporter
- Attacked Metro drivers ask Metro, City of Madison for support – Fox 47
- City of Madison accepting proposals for Block 113 – WMTV Channel 15
- Metro drivers, Teamsters voice work safety concerns among other frustrations – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Public Library Celebrates National Library Week; Invites Library Visitors to Advocate for Libraries – City News
- Madison Metro general manager steps down – Channel3000.com
- Madison seeks proposals for downtown redevelopment of Block 113 – Fox 47
- Fewer snow violations reported in Madison amid lower snowfall – Madison Reporter
- Madison seeks proposals for downtown redevelopment of Block 113 – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison Seeks Redevelopment Proposals for Block 113 (Brayton Lot) – City News
- Union, drivers demand action after series of attacks on Madison bus operators – WMTV Channel 15
- Metro Transit Enacting New Safety Measures to Protect Drivers, Passengers – City News
Dane County
- Registration begins for Sun Prairie community gardeners – Sun Prairie Star
- 126 citations issued in annual traffic safety initiative – Channel3000.com
Education
- DPI, Madison School District not saying if they will sign off on Trump administration DEI memo – State Journal
- If funds from state fall short, UW-Madison might seek tuition increase – Isthmus
- UW-Madison wants a new dorm. Early plans explore 3 possible locations – State Journal
Thursday, April 3, 2025
City of Madison
- Metro assesses safety measures following assault on driver – Madison Reporter
- 1-1 interview with Madison’s Metro Transit general manager after announcing his departure – WMTV Channel 15
- Metro Transit’s general manager to leave this spring – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dairy Drive campground for people experiencing homelessness to shut down due to lack of funding – WMTV Channel 15
- General Manager of Metro Transit resigns – WKW Channel 27
- 4506 Verona Road-Development Proposal – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Provisional voters in Madison urged to submit ID by Friday deadline – Madison Reporter
- Madison sees snow removal complaints from residents decrease – Channel3000.com
- Road Closure & Knutson Drive Reconstruction – A Major Step Forward for Our Community – Alder Charles Myadze
- City of Madison sees fewer snow violations this winter – City News
- Metro Transit leader Justin Stuehrenberg to depart for new opportunity – Madison Reporter
Dane County
- Dan Siegmann voted back on HONOR School Board after previous resignation – State Journal
- Local planning commission secures grant to assist Dane County communities in flood defense – Channel3000.com
- High speed broadband service expands in Dane, Columbia counties – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Like learning in a garage: UW-Madison wants Humanities Building gone – Cap Times
- Campus community invited to provide feedback on initial concepts to inform UW–Madison’s next strategic framework – Campus News
- Dane County school referendums fared well as approval rates continue to fall across Wisconsin – State Journal
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
City of Madison
- Alder Bill Tishler calls for more public green space – WORT 89.9 FM
- Voter guide: What to expect at the polls on election day – Madison Reporter
- Most Madison City Council races are decided. Here’s where things stand – Cap Times
- Metro Transit addresses recent string of bus driver attacks – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Metro general manager resigning – Fox 47
- Madison Public Market opening moves to fall 2025 – Badger Herald
- City of Madison provides info on Knutson Drive reconstruction – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison updates housing tracker from March, showcasing 118 newly built homes – Channel3000.com
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The Madison City Council Election – Spring 2025 – WORT 89.9 FM
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Madison leaders declare March 31st Trans Day of Visibility – WORT 89.9 FM
- Provisional Voters: Get Your Ballot Counted! – City News
- Madison Metro Transit general manager to step down – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Metro Transit general manager leaves position – WMTV Channel 15
- Metro Transit general manager to leave for private sector job – State Journal
- Metro Transit General Manager Leaving to Pursue New Opportunities – City News
- Verona service extension to be discussed at Metro Transit public hearing – Madison Reporter
- Repeat of 2024 Madison election snafu prevented by new procedures – Cap Times
- Most incumbents prevail in Madison city council races – Isthmus
- Metro Statement on Recent Driver Assault – City News
- Suspect faces charges for Madison Metro driver attack, police say – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Madison: Knutson Drive reconstruction – WisPolitics
Dane County
- Spring Election results for Madison and Dane County – Cap Times
- Smooth Election Day in Dane Co. thanks to extra staff, ballots and preparation – WMTV Channel 15
- Incumbent Melissa Agard wins Dane County Executive against Stephen Ratzlaff – WMTV Channel 15
- Rising rent drives Dane County official to step down – Fox 47
- Dane Co. first responders refine active threat skills after two school shootings in 2024 – WMTV Channel 15
- DA declines to press charges against teen accused of stabbing family member in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Kilkenny Farms West – Waunakee Tribune
Education
- Martha Siravo wins contested Madison School Board election – Cap Times
- McFarland, Davis, Grayson win spots on Sun Prairie School Board – Sun Prairie Star
- Marshall School District voters pass $5.355 million capital projects referendum – Sun Prairie Star
- Students invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations – Campus News
- UW faculty and staff invited to help envision UW–Madison’s future at upcoming community conversations – Campus News
- McFarland, Davis, Grayson, Uhlenkamp claim spots on Sun Prairie School Board – Sun Prairie Star
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Don’t forget to vote today if you didn’t vote early!
City of Madison
- Spring Election Day in Madison: 8 questions today’s vote will answer – Cap Times
- Michael Verveer wins Madison District 4 alder election – Channel3000.com
- Joann Pritchett earns Madison District 9 win – Channel3000.com
- Tag Evers win race for Madison District 13 alder – Channel3000.com
- Madison City Council: Anti-referendum blowback beaten, Soglin ally loses on North Side – State Journal
- City council races flooded with real estate cash – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison’s new lobbyists to council: ‘Focus’ and take our lead – Isthmus
- Madison Public Library celebrates 25th Book Club Café with Christina Clancy – Madison Reporter
- Madison raises transgender flag for Day of Visibility – Madison Reporter
- Election day is today. Find your polling location and vote – Alder Charles Myadze
- Metro Transit Public Hearing Scheduled – City News
- Madison ‘always will be home to trans people’
– Isthmus
Dane County
- Monona TID 15 – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Cottage Grove, Oregon voters reject municipal referendums – WKOW Channel 27
- Cottage Grove voters reject library referendum – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Kelm-Nelson wins Cottage Grove leadership role – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Cottage Grove board results – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Agard to win Dane County executive race – WKOW Channel 27
- Waunakee Village President reelected to second term – Waunakee Tribune
- McFarland Village board trustee elected as Village board president – Channel3000.com
- Melissa Agard wins election (again) for Dane County executive – Cap Times
- Alder Moore voted Mayor of Monona, Council President keeps seat – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- McFarland elects new Village President, tight race for trustees – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- County Executive Melissa Agard reelected – State Journal
- Paul Baum to continue serving as Village of Blue Mounds President – Channel3000.com
- Melissa Agard wins Dane County Executive again – Channel3000.com
- Emily Comstock elected as Sun Prairie District 4 alderperson – Channel3000.com
- Casey Drengler elected as Sun Prairie District 1 alder – Channel3000.com
- Jane Cahill Wolfgram re-elected as DeForest Village president – Channel3000.com
- New Monona mayor to prioritize public safety building, San Damiano – State Journal
- Longtime City Council member elected mayor of Sun Prairie – State Journal
- Local election officials report high turnout for spring vote – WisPolitics
- State senator urges Dane County DA to charge Elon Musk, issue warrant for his arrest – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie City Council adopts Vision Zero Action Plan – Waunakee Tribune
- Forum lets Sun Prairie residents learn more about police chief finalists – Sun Prairie Star
- Cottage Grove Village trustee elected as new president – Channel3000.com
Education
- Incumbents retain seats on DeForest School Board – Sun Prairie Star
- Election results: Dane County school board races – State Journal
- Eaton, Murray, Sonne voted to Waunakee School Board in tight race – Waunakee Tribune
- Manning, Lehmann voted to Monona Grove School Board; Fessler keeps seat on McFarland board – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Waunakee School District pulls out of Dane County School Consortium for youth apprenticeship program – Waunakee Tribune
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Forward Lookout on WORT
Forward Lookout on WORT 4/14/25
New alders sworn in this week, saying goodbye to the outgoing alders.
Forward Lookout on WORT 4/7/25
A little recap of how the spring elections impact the city council as well as the recap of city and county meetings.
Forward Lookout on WORT 3/31/25
Don't forget to vote Tuesday if you didn't early vote! Very few meetings this week, looks like spring break for the electeds as well!
COVID-19 Verona Patio Sessions Summer 2020
Verona Patio Session 6/14/20 Seaside Zoo Lite
Last Sunday, I got another private concert with Seaside Zoo Lite (minus Jonas Pritzel) - it was great except for the lawnmowers and chain saws . . . but even that wasn't so bad.
Verona Patio Sessions 6-6-20 with Sunshine Daydrink and Burbie
I was privileged to spend my Saturday afternoon with a private concert with Sunshine Daydrink and special guest, Joe Burbach on keyboard.
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