Sunday, January 31st
Spring Elections
- Candidate Q&A: Middleton-Cross Plains School Board – State Journal
- Candidate Q&A: Oregon School Board – State Journal
- Spring Elections Coming Soon – Madison Bikes
City of Madison
- $100 million student apartment proposal would push out ten businesses in downtown Madison – Channel3000.com
- What does 2021 hold for Oscar Mayer? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Snow emergency declared for Madison – State Journal
- Madison Declares Snow Emergency – City of Madison
- Streets Division crews begin plowing residential streets, encourage safe driving – Channel3000.com
- Madison officials encourage cautious travel, as plows begin to clear the streets – WKOW
- Snow emergency declared in Madison – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Pathing the way for recovery: City, county leaders stress the pandemic is far from over – Channel3000.com
Saturday, January 30th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Sale of family farm on Madison’s East Side offers opportunity for development, preservation – State Journal
- Snow plow crews to start clearing major roadways when snow starts to stick – Channel3000.com
- Madison plowing plan for snowfall expected Saturday – WKOW
Dane County
Friday, January 29th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison effort to streamline construction of multi-family housing would limit neighborhood input – State Journal
- ‘Feels like a decade even though it’s only been 16 months’: Interim Madison Police Chief reflects on unprecedented time leading department – Channel3000.com
- Madison Public Library’s 2.1% budget cut to impact houseless individuals, community members – Badger Herald
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- UW student council specifies pass/fail demands, suggests new academic advising protocol – Cap Times
- UW-Madison student government fights for COVID relief fund – Channel3000.com
- UWPD Chief bans use of thin blue line symbolism – WKOW
- ASM to vote on COVID-19 Student Relief Fund amendment to counter UW legal arguments – Badger Herald
- UW-Madison police chief bans ‘thin blue line’ imagery – AP
Thursday, January 28th
Spring Elections
- Tune in Friday at 7pm for the District 10 debate – WORT 89.9 fM
- Join us: District 19 debate Friday at 5pm – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- Madison, Dane County announce site of new men’s homeless shelter – WORT 899 FM
- Madison Body Camera Committee Releases Final Report – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison, Dane County target site near East Towne for permanent men’s homeless shelter – State Journal
- Madison identifies new site for men’s homeless shelter – Cap Times
- UW Health resumes plan for $348 million clinic on Madison’s Far East Side – State Journal
- City, County announce new east side location for permanent men’s shelter in Madison – Madison365
- Mayor and Alders Propose Zoning Changes to Increase and Diversify Housing – City of Madison
- City and County Announce Site Selected for Permanent Men’s Shelter – City of Madison
- MPD Chief Barnes Swearing-In Ceremony – City of Madison
- Water use in Madison drops for 6th straight year – City of Madison
- City, county leaders announce new location for permanent men’s shelter in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Water use down in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Hill Farms’ Madison Yards development would be one of city’s largest residential buildings – Cap Times
- Madison Police Department launches new community surveys – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- City and County Announce Site Selected for Permanent Men’s Shelter – Dane County
- ‘We have as many people vaccinated against COVID as we’ve had test positive:’ Dane Co. officials give vaccination update – Channel3000.com
- Dance studio faces more than $23,000 in fines for violating public health gathering order – Channel3000.com
- Gov. Tony Evers accepting applications for Dane County sheriff – Cap Times
- Gov. Evers now seeking applicants for Dane County sheriff – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison Police Chief Kristen Roman bans use of ‘thin blue line’ flag – State Journal
- UWPD chief bans “thin blue line” imagery – Madison365
- ASM approves $2 million for emergency student housing assistance; UW admin says no dice – Madison365
- UWPD announces distancing from ‘thin blue line imagery’ – Badger Herald
- UW to receive second federal relief package for student assistance – Badger Herald
Wednesday, January 27th
Spring Elections
- Join us at 5pm for the District 9 Common Council Debate – WORT 89.9 FM
- Reshaping Madison Together Coalition hopes to reshape Madison politics – Cap Times
- City of Monona consolidating polling locations into one for February primary election – State Journal
City of Madison
- Developer proposes $100 million-plus housing, retail project in the heart of Downtown – State Journal
- 2021 Grants to Beautify Your Neighborhood or Build Capacity! – City of Madison
- Snow Emergency Continues Tonight – City of Madison
- Mayor’s Statement on President Biden’s Climate Change Executive Orders – City of Madison
- Prominent golf developer offers his time, money to improve Madison’s Glenway Golf Course – State Journal
Dane County
- Wisconsin Senate Votes to End State Mask Order; Dane County’s Order Stands – Dane County
- COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS COMMITTEE TO HEAR MONTHLY PRESENTATIONS – Dane County
- Dane County, City of Madison gets $16.2 million for rental assistance – Daily Cardinal
- Monona Councilor Goforth to hold listening session on public safety – Herald-Independent
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Week of 1/15/21 – Forwardlookout.com
Tuesday, January 26th
Spring Elections
- Meet the Candidates: Nikki Conklin for District 9 and Nasra Wehelie fo… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Online register to close, absentee ballot drop boxes open for February primary – Badger Herald
City of Madison
- Madison ranks in the top ten safest places to live in the country – Badger Herald
- Madison Finance Committee signs off on $250,000 for Center for Black Excellence and Culture – Cap Times
- Madison Declares Snow Emergency – City of Madison
- Madison declares snow emergency – Channel3000.com
- Madison street crews to work into Wednesday clearing snow – Channel3000.com
- Madison declares snow emergency – WKOW
- Madison updates snow removal plan for Tuesday into Wednesday – WKOW
- Trash and Recycling Delayed, Large Item Collection Suspended, and Drop-off Sites Closed – City of Madison
- City of Madison updates snow removal plan, school buildings closed – WKOW
- Madison crews could take up to 16 hours to clear all streets of snow – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- DNR orders new plan to stop spread of PFAS at Madison airport after experimental treatment fails – State Journal
- What the next phase of Wisconsin vaccination means for Dane County – City of Madison
- Dane County dispatch discusses Tuesday morning’s road conditions – Channel3000.com
- ‘Wisconsin needs more science and less politics’: Parisi says Dane County mask order stands following state Senate vote – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
- Falk Elementary School to be renamed in honor of Milele Chikasa Anana – WORT 89.9 FM
- Falk Elementary renamed Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School – Madison 365
Monday, January 25th
Spring Elections
- Secure Drop Boxes Open Tomorrow – City Madison
- Ballot drop boxes open Tuesday in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Charles Myadze focuses on public safety in his bid for District 18 Common Council seat – Madison 365
City of Madison
- 10-story building would take over much of downtown Madison block – Cap Times
- Weekly Update: MB Community Meeting, TC – Madison Bikes
- Madison City Week Ahead 1/25/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Celebrated Golf Entrepreneur Offers To Transform Glenway Golf Course – Channel3000.com
- Streets Division releases snow plow plans for Madison – Channel3000.com
- Madison city clerk sees a record 11,000 absentee ballot requests ahead of Feb. 16 primary – Cap Times
Dane County
- Dane County health department files 119-count complaint against studio over ‘Nutcracker’ performance – State Journal
- Dane County Board Week Ahead 1/25/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County Now Accepting Applications for Popular Continuous Cover Program – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Falk Elementary renamed for Milele Chikasa Anana – Cap Times
- Safety and security group recommendations a ‘first step,’ School Board to discuss more next month – Cap Times
- Madison Area Schools Week Ahead – Forwardlookout.com
Higher Ed
- New UW–Madison Policy Library now live – Campus News
- ‘It’s weak’: ASM Chair responds to UW’s opposition statement to COVID-19 Student Relief Fund – Badger Herald
- Statement on financial support for students affected by the pandemic – Campus News
Sunday, January 24th
Dane County
Saturday, January 23rd
Spring Elections
- District 18 Candidates square off Saturday @ 12 – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- Madison’s Street Division will begin plowing as snow falls – Channel3000.com
- Madison plowing plans for Saturday night and Sunday morning – WKOW
- Sticking it to transphobes in Tenney Park and beyond with Emily Mills – WORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- 5.5% of Dane County population has received the Covid-19 vaccine, according to PHMDC – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
- Oops! We poisoned our lakes–“Giants Among Us”–a long time ago – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Friday, January 22nd
Spring Elections
- Maia Pearson seeks to increase collaboration, seize opportunity to address inequity on Madison School Board – Madison365
- Spring Primary Offices – City of Madison
City of Madison
- Madison committee recommends police body cameras — with extensive caveats – State Journal
- City not treating roads ahead of possible snow – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County Board calls for future jail capacity reduction – Cap Times
- Dane County Board signs off on COVID-19 relief funds – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
Thursday, January 21st
Spring Elections
- Meet the Common Council district 16 Candidates at 5:30 Friday – WORT 89.9 FM
- Join us for the District 2 debate: Friday 7pm – WORT 89.9 FM
- District 8 alder candidates debate varying policy platforms – Badger Herald
City of Madison
- As city battles backlog of funding requests, business owners wait – Cap Times
- Now’s the time to request your absentee ballot; Madison clerk prepares for spring primary, election – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County faces new legal challenge over recent public health orders… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County approves $12M in COVID-19 pandemic relief, calls for future cut to jail capacity – State Journal
- Parisi: Millions of Dollars for Small Business Pandemic Recovery, Eviction Prevention a Starting Point for Bigger, Bolder Stimulus to Come – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER FUNDS FOR PANDEMIC RESPONSE – Dane County
- Dane County Board to consider funding for pandemic response – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- New Report Records 1,200 Restraint or Seclusion Incidents at Madison Schools – WORT 89.9 FM
- Evidence of hidden recording device found in East High School coach’s office, Madison district officials say – State Journal
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison asks for patience as new COVID-19 testing program comes with learning curve – State Journal
- UW-Madison officials discuss new COVID testing requirements ahead of spring semester – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison discusses new COVID plan in place – WKOW
And more . . .
- Wisconsin DNR detects PFAS in all of Madison’s lakes – WORT 89.9 FM
- PFAS found in all Madison Lakes; DNR testing fish before issuing consumption warning – State Journal
- Elevated levels of PFAS found in more Madison-area waterways – Channel3000.com
- Tests reveal elevated PFAS levels in Madison lakes – WKOW
Wednesday, January 20th
Spring Elections
- Online event highlights unprecedented number of people of color running for Common Council – Madison 365
- North Sider Veronica Figueroa Velez looks to bring advocacy experience to Common Council – Madison 365
City of Madison
- Madison City Council denounces U.S. Capitol riots, calls for peaceful transition of power – Cap Times
- Madison City Council selects agencies to distribute federal rent assistance funds – Cap Times
- Madison City Council shuts down Edgewood field lights – Cap Times
- Community Welcome for Madison’s New Chief of Police – Madison 365
- City of Madison Accepted into Great Lakes Cohort of NRDC’s Food Matters Initiative – City of Madison
- Statement of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Lawsuit Challenging Recent Public Health Order – City of Madison
- City of Madison accepted into Food Matters Initiative – Channel3000.com
- No dangerous protests in Madison during inauguration week, law enforcement remains prepared – Channel3000.com
- City Council upholds denial of field lights for Edgewood High School – State Journal
- Finding the Warmth of Our Sun 21: Madison, just say no to police body cameras – Madison 365
- ‘This outcome is truly disappointing:’ Madison Common Council votes down Edgewood High School’s athletic field proposal – WKOW
Dane County
- Lawsuit against Dane County COVID restrictions, rejected by state Supreme Court, re-filed in circuit court – State Journal
- Public Health Madison & Dane County challenged again over COVID-19 restrictions – Cap Times
- County Executive Parisi Statement: Conservative Group Challenge to Public Health Orders – Dane County
- Lawsuit challenges Dane County’s restrictions on indoor gatherings – Channel3000.com
- Lawsuit challenges Dane County’s indoor gatherings restrictions – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
- Tiny House Villages Update – Forwardlookout.com
- How to Support the Tiny House Villages in 2021 – Occupy Madison
Tuesday, January 19th
Spring Elections
- Join us for our inaugural common council debate: District 8 – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- Madison officials look to buy land for eventual South Side revitalization – State Journal
- Madison City Council: What will the discuss tonight? 1/19/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Voter ID Reminder – City of Madison
- New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Released – City of Madison
- The Recycling Truck Fire: Why You Need to Follow Recycling Rules – City of Madison
- ‘We don’t want to take any chances’: Madison police have extra staff on hand for Inauguration Day – Channel3000.com
- Madison Week Ahead 1/19/21 – Forwardlookout.com
Dane County
- Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney to retire from law enforcement – WORT 89.9 FM
- New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Released – Public Health
- Dane County sheriff says civil unrest, political climate played no role in decision to retire – State Journal
- Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney leaving post for American Family job – Cap Times
- County Board Week Ahead 1/19/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Parisi Statement: Sheriff Mahoney’s Retirement – Dane County
- Jimmy’s back: City of Sun Prairie announces scavenger hunt, virtual ceremony for Groundhog Day – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC launches new COVID-19 dashboard – Channel3000.com
- Mahoney made a big impact in his 14 years as Dane County Sheriff – Channel3000.com
- City of Middleton, state treasurer introduce loan program for local businesses – Channel3000.com
- Public Health Madison & Dane County unveils new COVID-19 data dashboard – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
- ‘Win-win’ attendance area swap between Madison, DeForest school districts up for discussion – Cap Times
And more . . .
- Sticking it to transphobes in Tenney Park and beyond – Tone Madison
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s forgotten “giant triplets” alive & well in Madison, Wisconsin – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- 115th Fighter Wing to conduct nighttime training flights this week – Channel3000.com
- Madison’s Air National Guard unit to conduct evening training flights – WKOW
- Going virtual: Operating remotely, local government bodies encounter opportunities, barriers – Cap Times
Monday, January 18th
Spring Elections
- “Representation matters.” Alwyn Foster hoping to make an impact on Sun Prairie School Board – Madison 365
City of Madison
- Truman Olson update: Plan Commission, UDC approve proposals – Cap Times
- Odana Area Plan, Winter Rides Again – Madison Bikes
- Businesses weigh whether to stay open through Capitol threat uncertainty – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney retiring – State Journal
- Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney to retire – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney announces retirement – WKOW
- Annual City of Madison, Dane County Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance event held virtually this year – WKOW
And more . . .
- COVID-19 vaccine requirements not likely as Madison area businesses balance public health, liability – City of Madison
Sunday, January 17th
Spring Elections
- Yannette Figueroa Cole’s campaign for Common Council focuses on community health and wellness – Madison 365
City of Madison
- National Guard, police in place ahead of potential unrest at the State Capitol – WKOW
- Campus Area Neighborhood Association holds meeting with Hub II developers to discuss outreach, sustainability of project – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Calm reigns Sunday after Wisconsin Capitol prepared for armed protest – State Journal
- With law enforcement poised for weekend violence, Wisconsin Capitol stands quiet – Cap Times
Saturday, January 16th
City of Madison
- ‘Caught in the crossfire’: Downtown businesses brace for armed unrest – Cap Times
- City launches Greater Madison Music City program to build recovery plan for local music industry – Channel3000.com
- Downtown Madison braces for possible Sunday protests – Channel3000.com
- Downtown Madison businesses close ahead of possible armed protests – WKOW
Friday, January 15th
City of Madison
- City approves big mixed-use project with housing, grocery store on South Side – Date Journal
- Community leaders address gun violence in Madison, make call for more mentors – Madison 365
- Request Absentee Ballots for 2021 – City of Madison
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- It’s official: Madison School District won’t hold winter sports – State Journal
- MMSD not participating in winter sports, will continue virtually – Channel3000.com
- Madison School District will not hold winter sports – WKOW
Higher Ed
- UW rejects instructor’s grievance citing ‘systematic harassment’ in math department hiring – Cap Times
- ASM Chair Matthew Mitnick provides insight on spring semester plans – Badger Herald
- ASM to propose COVID-19 Student Relief Fund for direct student aid – Badger Herald
Thursday, January 14th
Spring Elections
- COVID-19 blamed for first uncontested race for open Madison School Board seat in a decade – State Journal
City of Madison
- In 2020, MPD deployed chemical weapons in record amounts – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Police Prepare for Potential Armed Protests – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison City Council member Barbara Harrington-McKinney hospitalized after falling ill during online meeting – State Journal
- Madison police brace for unrest through inauguration, but no ‘direct threats’ identified – State Journal
- Madison City Council members mum after report shows limited police use of tear gas – State Journal
- ‘We are prepared’: No threat anticipated, but Madison police plan ‘enhanced’ presence – Cap Times
- Like an ‘act of God’: Commercial property values could take hit from COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- Overture Center surpasses ‘Intermission’ fundraising goal by $700K – State Journal
- Madison Alder Barbara McKinney recovering after emergency heart surgery – Madison 365
- Vilas Park – Community Input Meeting #4 – City of Madison
- ‘No specific threat to anything in Madison at this point:’ MPD gives security update ahead of possible protests – Channel3000.com
- Madison street crews pre-treat roads ahead of latest storm – Channel3000.com
- Madison Alder Barbara McKinney recovering after emergency heart surgery – Channel3000.com
- Madison City Council Alder Barbara McKinney hospitalized after suffering ‘medical episode’ – WKOW
- ‘No specific threat to Madison,’ but police remain prepared, leaders say – WKOW
- Plows out in full force for Thursday night’s snow, though impacted by pandemic – WKOW
Dane County
- Ozanne, nonprofits issue call for mentors to address root causes of Dane County gun violence – Cap Times
- Dane County Named Renewable Energy Pioneer of the Year by RENEW Wisconsin – Dane County
- Public Health, local health systems having success in vaccinating unaffiliated frontline healthcare workers in Dane County – City of Madison
- Sheriffs call for calm, urge people to stay home following reports of state capital protests – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
- ‘Change is possible’: Madison leaders launch PSA in effort to stem gun violence – State Journal
- Local organizations helping homeless seek shelter before possible protests this weekend – Channel3000.com
- USPS removes mailboxes from downtown Madison ahead of possible armed protests – channel3000.com
Wednesday, January 13th
Spring Elections
- Who’s running for Madison City Council? And where? – Cap Times
- Pivoting to politics: Pandemic, protests, representation motivate Madison City Council hopefuls – Cap Times
- Madison neighborhood leaders level up – Cap Times
- Madison activists shift to local politics – Cap Times
City of Madison
- Violence? Well, we’re against it – Tone Madison
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway: Looking forward to 2021 in Madison – Cap Times
- Conservative law firm plans to sue Madison over police review board composition – Cap Times
- Judge Doyle Square hotel could see design changes – Cap Times
- Conservative law firm threatens to sue Madison over racial quotas for police oversight board – State Journal
- No Refuse, Recycling, or Drop-off Services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – City of Madison
- 2021 City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awardees Announced – City of Madison
- Madison sued over ‘racial quotas’ for Police Civilian Oversight Board – WKOW
- Legal challenge claims new Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board used illegal racial quotas – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Madison, Dane County announce recipients of 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award – State Journal
- 2021 City-County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awardees Announced – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD’S HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECTS – Dane County
And more . . .
- Can people bring guns to the Capitol for an armed protest? MPD, Capitol police state the rules around this – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, January 12th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison, Dane County leaders: $16 million in rental assistance on the way – Cap Times
- Dane County, City of Madison Announce $16.2 Million Aid Package to Prevent Evictions During the Pandemic – City of Madison
- MPD invests $150,000 into employee mental health – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County, Madison announce $16 million in rental assistance – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County, Madison announce plans for $16 million to prevent evictions – State Journal
- Dane County committee says no to redesigning jail addition with 50 fewer beds – State Journal
- Dane County, City of Madison Announce $16.2 Million Aid Package to Prevent Evictions During the Pandemic – Dane County
- New funding to prevent evictions in Dane County – WKOW
- Dane County, City of Madison announce $16.2 million emergency aid package for rental assistance – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC updates public health order, expands outdoor gathering size – Campus News
- Airport Commission Projects – Public Hearing Tonight – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
Monday, January 11th
City of Madison
- Madison to consider $250,000 for Black Excellence and Culture center – Cap Times
- Madison to deliver $250,000 for Center for Black Excellence and Culture – State Journal
- City Week Ahead 1/11/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County Park System Grows With Huge Volunteer Support – Dane County
- Metro Transit Service Reduced on Monday, January 18 – City of Madison
- Protect our waterways: Use less salt this winter! – City of Madison
- New Order Issued as COVID-19 Cases Remain High in Dane County – City of Madison
- Odana Area Plan – Virtual Public Meetings – City of Madison
- Olin Park Facility Renovation – Public Information Meeting – City of Madison
- City of Madison Announces Grant to The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – City of Madison
- Madison Public Library Telephone Service Hour Changes Beginning January 19 – City of Madison
- Starting March, you’ll be able to drive on the shoulder of Madison’s Beltline; Here’s why – Channel3000.com
- Madison leaders pledge $250K to development of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- As public health order ends, another begins – Deforest Times-Tribune
- Dane County Announces Reduced Covid Restrictions – WORT 89.9 FM
- Verona sewage leak shows dangers of pipe clogging – WORT 89.9 FM
- As infections rise, Dane County loosens restrictions on outdoor gatherings – State Journal
- County Week Ahead 1/11/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County issues new public health order, increases outdoor gathering limits – Channel3000.com
- Dane County issues new gathering order – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- 80+ Dane County schools now capable of rapid COVID-19 testing – WKOW
- Five takeaways from MMSD’s reopening survey results – Cap Times
- Madison School Board to review new hygiene, cleaning policies – Cap Times
- Madison families split on whether to return to school; third of teachers won’t return amid pandemic – State Journal
Higher Ed
Sunday, January 10th
City of Madison
- Transportation report summary and bike registration repeal – Madison Bikes
And more . . .
- Change the Mission: We Don’t Need No Lockheed Killing Machines – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Saturday, January 9th
Madison Area Schools
Friday, January 8th
City of Madison
- Nonprofits, cooperatives to tap city’s Affordable Housing Fund in new way – State Journal
- Odana Area Plan – Virtual Public Meeting January 27 – City of Madison
- Odana Area Plan – Virtual Public Meeting January 21 – City of Madison
Dane County
- Discrimination based on hairstyle now banned in Dane County – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison school district continues on-line learning model, maintains virtual stance for athletics – State Journal
- MMSD superintendent hopes for return to in-person instruction this spring – Madison 365
- Madison teachers union responds to decision to start semester virtually – Channel3000.com
- Madison Schools announce all-virtual start to second semester – Channel3000.com
- Madison students will start third quarter in online-only learning – State Journal
- Madison schools to make announcement on learning model Friday – WKOW
Thursday, January 7th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- West side neighbors question affordability of housing in Madison Yards proposal – Cap Times
- Madison Public Library Receives $1,000 from University of Wisconsin-Madison for East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program, Adds 50+ Cookbooks to Collection – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County bans racial discrimination based on hairstyles – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
- Madison man says a group of Trump supporters called him a racial slur outside of Portillo’s; MPD investigating – Channel3000.com “Ami said he called 9-1-1. Police followed up with a phone call but Ami said they basically told him they’re sorry it happened and to go home.”
Wednesday, January 6th
Spring Elections
- Madison School Board races unopposed this spring – Cap Times
- Candidate Filing Deadline Extended for Seat 1 on the Madison Metropolitan School Board – City of Madison
-
Madison City Council races will decide direction on daunting issues – State Journal
City of Madison
- Madison City Council approves advisory referendum on organizational changes – Cap Times
- Madison to require electric vehicle chargers in new parking lots – State Journal
- Less Salty: Don’t Miss Out on Salt Awareness Week 2021 – City of Madison
-
Spring voters will offer advice — not yet decide — on changes to Madison City Council structure – State Journal
- Madison City Council adopts new electric vehicle requirements – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Proposed ordinance will protect county employees with protective hairstyles – WORT 89.9 FM
- COUNTY BOARD TO HOLD FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW YEAR – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- Survey finds 94 percent of Madison teachers against return to in-person learning – Channel3000.com
- ‘We’re not being patient anymore:’ Local parent groups push for return to in-person learning – Channel3000.com
-
Madison School District and teachers union reach settlement in complaints filed with state – State Journal
Tuesday, January 5th
Spring Elections
- Madison City Council 2021-2023 Candidates – Forwardlookout.com
- “We are for the people and by the people.” Brandi Grayson looking to bring all voices to the table in District 14 – Madison 365
City of Madison
- Nonbinding resolution calls on Madison leaders to ‘end violence’ by 2030 – State Journal
- Madison Common Council resolution condemning protester violence draws backlash – Madson 365
- Madison City Council: What will they talk about tonight? – Forwardlookout.com
- Police Department Report on Tear Gas – Forwardlookout.com
- Late Breaking Important Addition to Council Agenda – Forwardlookout.com
- City Adopts New Requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging – City of Madison
- ‘I’m sure your heart is filled with a lot of hate’: Madison resident uses transphobic stickers found at Tenney Park as educational opportunity – Channel3000.com
- Madison police prepare for possible protests following Kenosha shooting decision – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County Eliminates Various Judiciary Fees and Outstanding Debts – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County to add $4 million to grant program supporting small, local businesses – State Journal
- Dane County plans to offer another $4M to keep local businesses afloat – Cap Times
- Dane County Announces $4 Million for Small Businesses Most Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic – Dane County
- Patience and diligence are essential, as broad availability of COVID-19 vaccines is still months away – City of Madison
- Dane County small business grant program receives $4M in additional funding – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. allocates additional $4M in small business assistance – WKOW
- Dane County health officials say general vaccine availability still months away – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
- MMSD’s Clardy chosen as next Verona superintendent, calls it ‘a dream come true’ – Cap Times
- Stoughton Area School Board approves phased reopening plan – WKOW
And more . . .
Monday, January 4th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Planners seek fairer approach to guiding Madison’s growth, covering all neighborhoods – State Journal
- Welcome to 2021! – Madison Bikes
- City Week Ahead 1/4/2021 – Forwardlookout.com
- Large Item Collection Partially Postponed for January 4, 2021 – City of Madison
- ‘Humbled and excited’: Incoming Madison police chief shares message with community – Channel3000.com
- Madison Black Officers Coalition hopes to bridge gap between police and Black community – Channel3000.com
- Large Item Collection Partially Postponed for January 4, 2021 – City of Madison
Dane County
- County Week Ahead 1/4/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County Partners with Local Groups to Protect Area Waters through Free Native Plant and Storm Drain Mural Grants – Dane County
- County Executive Parisi Statement: Masks at State Legislature Inauguration – Dane County
- Dane County exec slams Legislative leaders for not requiring masks – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
- Madison School District child care sites closed for week – State Journal
- Madison School District, Madison Teachers Inc. settle over union’s complaints from last year – Cap Times
- UW-Madison chancellor signs off on removing rock seen by some as symbol of racism – State Jounral
- Verona School District picks new superintendent – State Journal
- Verona Area School District announces next superintendent – Madison 365
- Madison Area Schools Week Ahead 1/4/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Verona Area School District announces next superintendent – Channel3000.com
- Verona Area School District announces new superintendent – WKOW
- Teachers hoping MMSD decides to stay virtual – WKOW
- UW will not enact fall pass/fail option despite students’ continuing advocacy – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Fighter Jet Noise Disrupts Lives, Children, and Working from Home – Safe Skies Clean Water
- Tony Evers authorizes National Guard to support authorities in Kenosha – State Journal
- 36th Annual Madison-Dane County King Holiday Observance – Madison 365
- Gov. Evers mobilizes 500 National Guard troops to Kenosha ahead of charging decision for Jacob Blake shooting – Madison 365
- Rep. Mark Pocan says he won’t run for Sen. Ron Johnson’s seat in 2022 – Channel3000.com
- Gov. Evers orders flags at half staff in honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson – Channel3000.com
- Gov. Evers mobilizes National Guard to Kenosha ahead of charging decision for Jacob Blake shooting – Channel3000.com
- Legislature passes joint resolution reopening the Capitol to the public – Channel3000.com
- Legislature passes resolution reopening state Capitol building in Madison – WKOW
- Evers calls up National Guard ahead of Blake charging decision in Kenosha – WKOW
- Flags to fly at half staff for former Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson – WKOW
- Pocan will not run for Senate in 2022 – WKOW
Sunday, January 3rd
Nothing again.
Saturday, January 2nd
Nothing.
Friday, January 1st
City of Madison
- Madison Black Officers Coalition looks to build bridges with Black community – State Journal
- Madison plowing plans for Friday night – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County Sup. Shelia Stubbs looks to prohibit racial discrimination based on hairstyles – State Journal
- Dane County sees promising COVID case decline – WKOW
- Pandemic begins creating uncertainty for county highway budgets – WKOW
And more . . .