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Last updated July 12, 12:56 pm
Sunday, July 12, 2026
City of Madison
- Week of July 13, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
Dane County
- none yet
Education
- none yet
Saturday, July 11, 2026
City of Madison
- Supporting Edgewood’s Proposal to Upgrade Their Athletic Facility – Alder Tag Evers
Dane County
- Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center reopens after renovations – WKOW Channel 27
- City of Middleton hosting a blood drive on Monday – WMTV Channel 15
Education
- MMSD seeks members for Special Education Advisory Council – Channel3000.com
Friday, July 10, 2026
City of Madison
- John Nolen Drive projects switches into new phase – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison eases zoning rules for some nonresidential buildings in neighborhoods – State Journal
- Repairs still pending in tunnel under Monona Terrace where metal bracket struck vehicle – State Journal
- School referendum projects prompt Madison zoning code changes – Cap Times
- Events in Madison parks remain popular years after COVID disruptions – Cap Times
Dane County
- Middleton encourages blood donations amid national shortage – WKOW. Channel 27
- Middleton encourages residents to donate blood amid shortage – Channel3000.com
- McFarland roads to close July 10 for vigil – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Former Shorewood Hills village president sues Board to get his job back – State Journal
- Cambridge Economic Development Committee considering its goals – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- July 10 Road Closures on Broadhead Street and North Peninsula Way at 7:45 p.m. – City of McFarland
- Sun Prairie receives GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award – Sun Prairie Star
- Former Shorewood Hills president files legal challenge over ouster – Isthmus
- 2027 Budget Survey – City of Fitchburg
Education
- Two more Madison schools will offer free meals to students – State Journal
- Growth plays role in DeForest’s 2026-27 general aid estimate increase – Sun Prairie Star
- Don’t Click on That Link! – UW Madison
- Madison Metropolitan School District searching for community members to serve on Special Education Advisory Council – WMTV Channel 15
Other
Thursday, July 9, 2026
City of Madison
- The Madison city workers helping Spanish, Chinese, Hmong speakers – Cap Times
- City of Madison’s CDA awarded additional funding to house veterans experiencing homelessness – Madison365
- Common Council New Business Summaries – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Invitation to Meet Your Alder – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison proposes zoning changes for 4,000 homes as some locals raise questions – WMTV Channel 15
- Downtown Madison street closures planned for Art Fair weekend – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison moves toward more control over an urban highway – WORT 89.9 FM
- Common Council New Business Summaries – July 7, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Let’s Connect: Tuesday, July 14, at Vel Phillips Memorial HS – Alder John Guequierre
- Multiple streets closing for Art Fair – Channel3000.com
- Madison mayor speaks on city’s new purchasing policy – WKOW Channel 27
- Public Health searching for dog that bit jogger at James Madison Park – WKOW Channel 27
- Capital City Trail closing until July 2027 due to John Nolen Drive reconstruction project – Channel3000.com
- John Nolen Drive traffic shift starts next week as construction enters next phase – WMTV Channel 15
- Traffic on John Nolen Drive shifting as reconstruction moves to next phase – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Changes to Comprehensive Plan draw public turnout – Verona Press
- Dane County breaks ground on new landfill and sustainability campus – WMTV Channel 15
- Celebrating 15 years of the Fitchburg Library – Fitchburg Star
- Schumacher Farm Park’s 2nd annual Indigenous Culture Celebration set for Saturday, honoring Ho-Chunk traditions and land stewardship – Madison365
- Public Health Madison & Dane Co. looking for dog who bit man at James Madison Park – Channel3000.com
- E. Cheryl Parkway Between Lacy and Greenmarket Place Closure – City of Fitchburg
- Ex-Shorewood Hills president asks court to reverse his firing – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Brush Collection Week July 13-17, 2026 – City of Fitchburg
- Bliffert Lumber TID Public Information Meeting Postponed – City of McFarland
- Don’t Delay in Returning Your Absentee Ballot – City of Fitchburg
- Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center set to reopen – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County breaks ground on sustainability campus – Channel3000.com
- Dane County breaks ground on new sustainability campus – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- UW investigation finds no major infractions for animal rights group – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Elementary principal retired after investigation into ‘inappropriate contact’ with student, records show – WMTV Channel 15
Other
- SSM Health challenging recent union election at St. Mary’s hospital in Madison – Wisconsin Public Radio
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
City of Madison
- Get an early look of the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park opening in September – State Journal
- Key stretch of the Capital City bike trail closing next week – State Journal
- City of Madison announces road closures ahead of Fete de Marquette – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Common Council approves zoning change allowing taller buildings in residential districts – Channel3000.com
- News, Events & Phishing Scam – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison celebrates second Disability Pride Flag raising ceremony – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison’s next budget will be a balancing act – WORT 89.9 FM
- Disability Pride Flag raised in front of Madison Municipal Building – WMTV Channel 15
- Warner Park community recreation center opens on Madison’s North Side – WKOW Channel 27
- Street closures announced for Fete De Marquette festival – Channel3000.com
- Residents invited to meet Madison’s westside alders – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County won’t close ‘borderline unconstitutional’ jail as planned – Cap Times
- Dane County City-County Building Jail will remain open – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie city pool to reopen after $7.1M in renovations – State Journal
- Dane County Regional Airport expands therapy dog program to ease travel stress – WKOW Channel 27
- Dead-End Streets Hydrant Flushing – City of Fitchburg
- Patrick Marsh overlook, educational panels to be dedicated July 21 – Sun Prairie Star
- Wagner’s Bar closes after losing liquor license in Sun Prairie – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County Regional Airport adds therapy dog teams to ease travel stress – Channel3000.com
- Madison receives federal housing vouchers for veterans facing homelessness – Channel3000.com
Education
- Madison Metropolitan School District sees higher participation, higher scores from ACT – WMTV Channel 15
- UW discloses use of Ridglan Farms dogs in 2023 anesthesia study – Badger Herald
- Madison Metropolitan School District: More students take ACT, earn top scores – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
City of Madison
- Edgewood High School, neighbors could agree on major athletic field upgrades – State Journal
- Madison police fix annual report following crime data errors – Cap Times
- Madison is buying part of an old farm with the goal of building more housing – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Madison projects $11M operating budget gap – Channel3000.com
- Madison departments asked to identify 2% in potential budget reductions – WMTV Channel 15
- Ontario Park Playground Improvments – Alder Martinez-Rutherford
- PD Rezoning Meeting Take-Aways & More – Alder John Guequierre
- With Gratitude: A Heartfelt Farewell to District 1 – Alder Jon Duncan
- Madison Wants to Allow 50-Foot Buildings in All Residential Districts and Access to High-traffic Uses on Local Streets – 77 Square Miles
- Housing planned at Madison’s Port St. Vincent de Paul site – State Journal
Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo launches foundation to fund new Africa exhibit – WMTV Channel 15
- Incumbent Dane County sheriff faces activist opponent in upcoming prim… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Sun Prairie aquatic center plans grand reopening Saturday – Sun Prairie Star
- Henry Vilas Zoo Foundation launches to invest in facility’s future – Sun Prairie Star
- Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center set to reopen Saturday – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Clerk Scott McDonell: Urges absentee voters to mail ballots early to help ensure delivery – WisPolitics
- Kids Crossing Playground Concepts – City of Fitchburg
- Dane County leaders celebrate beginning of zoo foundation – Channel3000.com
Education
Monday, July 6, 2026
City of Madison
- Community Connections Week of July 6th, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Madison moves closer to taking control of major roads from WisDOT – WKOW Channel 27
- City of Madison to celebrate 36th anniversary of ADA Wednesday with Disability Pride Flag Raising Ceremony – Madison 365
- 2027 Operating Budget – A $7.2 Million Challenge – Alder John Guequierre
- Madison Parks Foundation: Madison Parks Foundation to celebrate completed kitchen renovation at Warner Park Community Recreation Center July 8 – WisPolitics
- Two Streets, One Question: Who Are We Designing For? – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- New foundation will support Henry Vilas Zoo projects – Channel3000.com
- McFarland to hold public meeting, hearing on proposed Bliffert Lumber TID – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Chicory Meadows Park Athletic Courts Ribbon Cutting – City of Fitchburg
Education
- Monona Grove seeking to sell one school property, drops plans to sell other property – State Journal
- Cottage Grove says no to Taylor Prairie School offer – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- July 6 campus cooling update – Campus News
Other
Sunday, July 5, 2026
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 06, 2026 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Meeting & Event Highlights for the Week of July 6th – Alder Tag Evers
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 06, 2026 – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Thank you to July 4th volunteers; Midvale Blvd work pushed to 7/20; Lots of events at The Glen & More!– Alder Regina Vidaver
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 6th – Alder John Duncan
- Week of July 6, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- City Meetings and Updates Week of July 6 – Alder Derek Field
- Madison Week Ahead 7/6/26 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 7/6/26 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, July 4, 2026
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of July 06, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
Education
- Madison school liaison accused of taking nude photo of autistic student heads to trial – Channel3000.com
Friday, July 3, 2026
City of Madison
- Dr. Corinda Rainey-Moore to be honored with Rev. James C. Wright Human Rights Award – Madison 365
- 8 development projects in Madison – State Journal
- After the listening sessions… – Isthmus
Dane County
- How could Dane County fix its first-time homebuyer woes? – Cap Times
- 84,000 gallons of sewage spills from broken pipe in Mazomanie – State Journal
- Hundreds of gallons of water, foam used to fight fire at Dane County landfill – Channel3000.com
Education
- UW-Madison ends contract with Flock over privacy concerns, conflict with city policy – State Journal
- UWPD removing Flock cameras, will not renew contract – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison Police Department ending partnership with Flock Safety – WMTV Channel 15
- UWPD ends Flock Safety deal, plans community input on new surveillance vendor – WKOW Channel 27
Thursday, July 2, 2026
City of Madison
- This year’s Mifflin Street Block Party cost taxpayers $187,580.20 – State Journal
- Madison leaders urge more state aid as mayor requests budget cuts – Cap Times
- Capitol Lakes expansion adding 49 apartments in downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
- Family of shooting victim lays groundwork for legal action against Madison – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Deerfield splash pad closed for repairs – Herald Indepdendent and McFarland Thistle
- Emerald ash borer impact on Fitchburg ash trees – State Journal
- Trees in Fitchburg: city inventory and heritage oaks – State Journal
- Roll out the barrel: County offering discount on rain barrels – Fitchburg Star
- New playground debuted at Badger Prairie County Park – Verona Press
- Madison police believe violent threat to Henry Vilas Zoo was swatting – WMTV Channel 15
- Police call zoo threats swatting – Channel3000.com
- Water Main Break – City of Fitchburg
- Henry Vilas Zoo closed rest of Thursday due to ‘credible threat’ – Channel3000.com
- Henry Vilas Zoo closes early after credible threat of violence – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- General aid estimated to increase in 2026-27 for local school districts – Sun Prairie Star
- Did UW-Madison uphold its deal to end the 2024 encampment? – Cap Times
- Madison Metropolitan School District Board of Education approves preliminary budget for 2026-27 – WMTV Channel 15
- UW-Madison broke its promises, student activists say – WORT 89.9 FM
Other
- Pair of Madison laundromats targeted by ICE – State Journal
- The razor-thin line of surviving in Dane County – State Journal
- “I feel like I’m melting.” Madison’s homeless population struggles in extreme heat – Madison 365
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
not quite done with this day
City of Madison
- Salvation Army aims to expand Madison shelter for homeless women, kids – Cap Times
- Expect to hear F-35s on Madison’s east side Wednesday evening – Channel3000.com
- Downtown Madison lot sits empty 6 years as hotel plans stall – WKOW Channel 27
- Vision Zero at Madison Library – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison updates Pedestrian Plan for the first time in nearly 30 years – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison hospitality workers urge MATC to ‘Dump Drury’ development plans – WMTV channel 15
- Madison Fire Needs Volunteers for Recruit Interview Panels – Alder John Guequierre
- Public Health Madison & Dane County: Overdose spike alert: Extreme heat increases risk of drug overdose – WisPolitics
Dane County
- DeForest Village Board appoints seventh trustee – Sun Prairie Star
- PHMDC issues public health alert due to overdose spike – Channel3000.com
- Fire staffing concerns top Council agenda – Fitchburg Star
- Public Health Madison & Dane County issues alert for increase in drug overdoses – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County health alert: extreme heat linked to spike in drug overdoses – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- UW-Madison should end investigation of Ridglan Farms flyer, group says – Cap Times
- UW campus cooling issues lead to closure of multiple campus buildings – Badger Herald
- Update: Important details regarding campus cooling issues – UW Madison
Other
- Tone Madison is saying goodbye – Tone Madison
- Madison police confirms man apprehended by ICE – Channel3000.com
- Voces de la Frontera says it confirmed 10 Madison-area ICE detainments – State Journal
- Your Right to Know: Anyone can lay down the law on open records – Wisconsin Watch
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