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Last updated June 18, 2025 8:03 pm
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
City of Madison
- East Wilson Street, new cycle track open Downtown after monthslong closure – State Journal
- After neighbors sue, Madison approves West Side apartment building a second time – State Journal
Dane County
- Colin Barushok wins special election for District 1 Dane County Supervisor seat – Madison365
- Stoughton prepares for growth while preserving its history – Cap Times
Education
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison Metro bus involved in crash Tuesday – WMTV Channel 15
- Multiple streets will close near downtown due to Juneteenth Day Celebration – channel3000.com
- Public Information Meeting: Housing Forward Proposals – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Get to Know Dave Schmiedicke, Madison’s Finance Director – WORT 89.9 FM
- Downtown Trash Collection Friday – Alder Mike Verveer
- The Alexander Company out on Neighborhood House rebuild – Isthmus
- Items of Interest for the Week of June 16, 2025– Alder Davy Mayer
- Street Closures – Juneteenth Day Celebration – City News
- Make Music Madison! – Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway
- MPD – Summer Traffic Safety Initiative – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison’s Vision Zero initiative focuses on enhancing road safety through various projects – Madison Reporter
- Madison seeks school crossing guards for upcoming academic year – Madison Reporter
- Goodman Pool opens with free admission for first 500 kids – Madison Reporter
- Week of June 16th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Paul Fanlund: Rhodes-Conway unveils her latest housing density edict – Wis Politics
- Madison residents won’t get grants to offset F-35 noise, but National Guard vows to apply again – WPR
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 16, 2025 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Madison developer to break ground on housing project for youth transitioning out of foster care – Channel3000.com
- Here’s what Madison residents want in the Southwest Area Plan – Cap Times
- Nearby resident will miss the West Washington Avenue pedestrian bridge – State Journal
- New walking tours coming to downtown Madison – WMTV Channel 15
Dane County
- Colin Barushok wins Dane County Supervisor for District 1 in special election – WMTV Channel 15
- Barushok tops Lampron to win special election for seat on Dane County Board – WKOW Channel 27
- ‘This is a truly special place’: Dane County Executive Melissa Agard celebrates record-breaking year in tourism – WKOW Channel 27
- Colin Barushok wins Dane County District 1 special election – Channel3000.com
- Evers picked most of Dane County’s judges; scholar praises diversity– Cap Times
Monday, June 16, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison adjusts waste collection schedule for Juneteenth – Channel3000.com
- What to Expect at the Polls – City News
- Madison City Week Ahead 6/16/25 – Forward Lookout
- Parks Alive at Sandburg Park, Construction of the Imagination Center, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 16, 2025 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Former District 17 Alder Joe Clausius
– Alder Sabrina Madison
- No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025 – City News
- Make Music Madison 2025: Coffee shops, community centers, schools, front porches, and more will host live music June 21 – Madison 365
- Once blighted, the 100 block of State Street is being revived – State Journal
- Madison voters to try out electronic poll books during special election Tuesday – State Journal
- Porchlight has an “affordable” housing-opoly in Madison – Tone Madison
Dane County
- Deerfield Village Board greenlights new industrial park – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Cottage Grove Village Board debates funding inclusive park donation – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Dane County event helps residents rid their housing deeds of racial covenants – State Journal
- Dane Co. warns of scam targeting zoning, land use applicants – WMTV Channel 15
- Affordable housing: A top issue for Dane County Board seat and the reason it’s open – Fox 47
Sunday, June 15, 2025
City of Madison
- TAP Projects, E Wilson Cyclepath, Film Festival, Data Bike, Bike Bingo – Madison Bikes
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Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 16, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
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Week of June 16, 2025 – Alder Badri Lankella
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Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 16, 2025– Alder John Guequierre
- University and Meadow Ln development approved; Budget engagement sessions this week; Happy Juneteenth! – Alder Regina Vidaver
Saturday, June 14, 2025
City of Madison
- City Meetings and Updates Week of June 16 – Alder Derek Field
- Public Health Madison & Dane County looking for dog who bit child – Channel3000.com
- Authorities seeking dog that bit woman at Quann Dog Park Friday – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office appoints first Black woman sergeant – Channel3000.com
- Lucy Peterson replaces Lisa Moen as Cambridge Village Administrator – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Dane County onboards new airport director and human services head – Isthmus
- Dog involved in Regent Street biting incident has been located – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- UW-Madison Raises Application Fee to $80 – Channel3000.com
Friday, June 13, 2025
City of Madison
- West Washington Avenue Closure – Alder Mike Verveer
- Key Voting Deadlines & Accessible Options for Voting – City News
- 2025 Vision Zero Safe Streets and Speed Management Projects – City News
- Calling all wanna-be-crossing guards! The City of Madison is looking for help – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison City Engineering hosts Sewer Explorers for kids – WMTV Channel 15
- East Wilson Street Closure – Alder Mike Verveer
Dane County
- Judith Davidoff: Local government’s mixed record on meeting notices – WisPolitics
- Dane Co. Board officially recognizes Juneteenth and Pride Month – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County Board of Supervisors recognizes Juneteenth – Madison 365
Education
- Madison Metropolitan School District offers summer programs to prevent skill regression – WKOW Channel 27
Thursday, June 12, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison seeking school crossing guard applicants for upcoming school year – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison hosting family-friendly event with big trucks – Fox 47
- Amid restaurant closures, downtown occupancy rates still return to pre-pandemic levels – WMTV Channel 15
- New art installation celebrates biodiversity at UW-Madison Arboretum – Madison Reporter
- Madison officials answer budget questions at a tense public meeting – WORT 89.9 FM
- Goodman pool opens for the season in Madison – State Journal
- Summer Fun for Kids, Sewer Explorers Event Friday – City News
- Help Keep Madison Safe – And Have Fun Doing It! – City News
- Goodman Pool Opens at 12pm Thursday, First 500 Kids Admitted Free – City News
- Here’s how Madison defines different types of backyard dwellings– State Journal
- Madison poised to allow more duplexes in neighborhoods, houses in backyards – State Journal
- Madison on track to launch PFAS treatment for city well this summer – Cap Times
- Madison mayor unveils another round of zoning changes designed to increase the city’s housing supply – WPR
- Info for No Kings Protest this Saturday – Alder Will Ochowicz
Dane County
- Dane County delays decision on support for mother after SWAT standoff – WKOW Channel 27
- Deadline nears for Dane County’s free native plants program for schools and communities– Fox 47
- Deadline nears for Dane County’s free native plants program for schools and communities – Channel3000.com
- Public Health seeks info on dog bite incident on Regent Street – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County warns public of scam targeting zoning applicants – Fox 47
- Monona Community Pool welcomes people back for their summer season – WKOW Channel 27
- New scam targeting zoning applicants – WKOW Channel 27
- New county landfill to revolutionize waste management, John Welch says… – WORT 89.9 FM
Education
- UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin set to receive $150K bonus – Cap Times
- Madison schools tackle child hunger with free summer meals program – WKOW Channel 27
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison announces new housing package – Channel3000.com
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025: 2026 Budget Engagement Meeting – City Administration & Facilities – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Northside Budget Engagement Event Tonight (6/11/2025) – Alder Julia Matthews
- Madison City Council rejects leaders’ pitch to start meetings earlier – Cap Times
- Madison tests electronic polling tech in upcoming special election – Madison Reporter
- Developer doubles size of planned apartment building near Hilldale – State Journal
- Mayor and Alders Introduce Steps to Create More Housing in Madison – City News
- Madison leaders propose duplexes to boost housing options and affordability – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Mayor proposes zoning changes to meet the city’s housing needs – WMTV Channel 15
- Housing package seeks to expand options – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison mayor, alders aim to expand types of housing in neighborhoods – Cap Times
Dane County
- From Honorable Mention to Silver: Sun Prairie’s bicycle friendly ommunity journey earns national recognition – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County overdose prevention leaders look toward drug checking as potential new strategy – Channel3000.com
- Risky high-speed chases are routine for some Madison-area police – Cap Times
Education
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison to host community listening session on workplace discrimination at Central Library Wednesday – Madison 365
- Open House Set for Park & Open Space Plan Review – City News
- Electronic Poll Books To Be Used During Special Election – City News
- West Washington Avenue closing this weekend between Park, Regent streets – State Journal
- City of Madison plans to use electronic poll books instead of paper poll books in upcoming special election – WMTV Channel 15
- What’s in Madison’s Water? – WORT 89.9FM
- Southwest Area Plan Walk #2 – Allied Loop – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- City of Madison seeks public input on park plan at upcoming open house – Madison Reporter
- West Washington Avenue to close for pedestrian bridge deconstruction – Madison Reporter
- Madison invites public to observe election equipment testing – Madison Reporter
- Street closures announced for American Family Insurance Championship – Madison Reporter
- New art installation added at UW-Madison Arboretum – City News
- Madison hosts draft viewing event for 2025-2030 Park and Open Space Plan – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison to use electronic poll books for upcoming special election – Fox 47
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 09, 2025– Alder Joann Pritchett
- Request for Bus Stop Implementation for Schroeder Road Area Students – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- City of Madison will use electronic poll books during the June special election – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- Dane County sees record increase in tourism spending – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison and Dane County tourism spending reached record high in 2024 – Channel3000.com
- Tourism spending in 2024 reaches highest record yet in Dane County and Madison – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County completes major Highway M construction project, improving safety and access – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard cuts ribbon on long-awaited highway project
– WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Literacy gains reported for Sun Prairie students – Sun Prairie Star
Monday, June 9, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 6/9/25 – Forward Lookout
- The Old Sauk Project Returns to the Council – Alder John Guequierre
- Portion of West Washington Avenue will close this week – Fox 47
- Portion of West Washington Avenue will close this week – Channel3000.com
- Olbrich releases its after hours lineup – Channel3000.com
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 9, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- You wanna know, you gotta go – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- D13 Updates for the week of June 9th – Alder Tag Evers
- Street Closure – West Washington Avenue – City News
- Week of June 9, 2025 – Badri Lankella
- Forward Lookout on WORT 6/9/25 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 6/8/25 – Forward Lookout
- Dane County EV charging station plan advances despite funding doubts – Cap Times
- Dane County’s $36M ‘sustainability campus’ reimagines how we dispose of waste – State Journal
- Dane County sees highest number of pedestrian crashes in five years – WKW Channel 27
- Dane County Traffic Safety Commission looks to reduce pedestrian crashes – Channel3000.com
- You wanna know, you gotta go – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County honors emergency responders, cardiac arrest survivors and bystanders – Fox 47
- Sun Prairie Public Library closes for renovation and expansion – Fox 47
- Forward Lookout on WORT 6/9/25 – Forward Lookout
Education
- MMSD records increase in number of students taking AP classes, exams – WMTV Channel 15
Sunday, June 8, 2025
City of Madison
- Brittingham Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Repairs– Alder Mike Verveer
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 9, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
- University Ave and Meadow Ln development to Plan Commission this week; MPD traffic enforcement efforts; Announcements & Events– Alder Regina Vidaver
- A Successful Madison Bike Week – Madison Bikes
- Week of June 9th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Public Test of Election Equipment – City News
- City Meetings and Updates June 9– Alder Derek Field
- Judge reverses city decision on rezoning Old Sauk Road parcels for apartments – State Journal
Saturday, June 7, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison City Officials call for an end to gun violence – Badger Herald
- Wilson street closures planned for final paving and marking work– Madison Reporter
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 9, 2025– Alder John Guequierre
- Community leaders join national call against gun violence with Wear Orange Weekend – Madison Reporter
- Ask the assessor – Isthmus
Dane County
- City of Middleton opens new lakefront park – WMTV Channel 15
- Middleton celebrates grand opening of Lake Street Park – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Parks are permit free this weekend – WMTV Channel 15
Friday, June 6, 2025
City of Madison
- Why Madison leaders are anxious about a favorite financing tool – Cap Times
- Madison’s Wilson Street closing for construction next weekend – Fox 47
- Multiple Madison streets will be closed for the AmFam Championship – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison’s Wilson Street closing for construction next weekend – WMTV Channel 15
- Golf championship to close some Madison roads – State Journal
- Madison Police Department launches new traffic safety initiative – Madison Reporter
- Local leaders participating in ‘Wear Orange Weekend’ by honoring victims of gun violence – Channel3000.com
- Road Closures for Wilson Street Final Paving and Marking Work – City News
- Street Closures for American Family Insurance Championship – City News
- Wear Orange Weekend Honors Victims of Gun Violence, Calls for Change – City News
Dane County
- Middleton community celebrates new lakefront park – State Journal
- Advocates, Dane County officials debate resources at homeless shelters – Cap Times
- New Lake Street Park in Middleton prevents direct runoff into lakes – WKOW Channel 27
- Mt. Horeb kicks off Wear Orange Weekend to honor victims of gun violence – WKOW Channel 27
- First Black woman named sergeant in Dane County Sheriff’s Office history – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County Exec. Melissa Agard kicks off ’25 for 25′ parks challenge – Channel 27
- Dane County supervisors maintain no fault even as they work on fixes – Channel3000.com
- Your Right to Know: Want a closed session? Explain yourself! – Waunakee Tribune
- Free access to Madison and Dane County parks on June 7-8 – Madison Reporter
- PHMDC: Protecting children from lead this summer – WMTV Channel 15
Education
- Westside Elementary recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work – Sun Prairie Star
Thursday, June 5, 2025
City of Madison
- Greater Madison MPO introduces ‘RoundTrip Bike Buddies’ for Bike Week 2025 – Channel3000.com
- MPD to increase enforcement amid traffic safety concerns – Fox 47
- New Business from the June 3, 2025, Common Council Meeting – Alder John Duncan
- Madison Fire Department launches free ‘AED Library’ program – Madison Reporter
- Madison police increase patrols to tackle traffic safety concerns – WKOW Channel 27
- MPD increasing enforcement to address traffic safety concerns – City News
- A 4-y/o was hospitalized after consuming THC. City can’t discipline the store – WisPolitics
Dane County
- Dane County prepared to change Human Services ordinance used for contract loopholes
– Channel3000.com
- Dane County Exec Agard: Holds listening session on 2026 budget, prioritizes community voice – WisPolitics
Education
- Southside Elementary seeks new leadership amid controversy – Fox 47
- Sun Prairie PD shares update on West HS staff misconduct allegations – WMTV Channel 15
- Investigation launched against Sun Prairie West staff members for inappropriate relationships – Channel3000.com
- Investigation at Southside Elementary done; Madison school to get new leaders – State Journal
- Madison’s Southside Elementary to get new principals after complaints – Cap Times
- Southside Elementary investigation complete, school will have new principal and assistant principal – Channel3000.com
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison’s first ‘skyscraper’ to become a boutique hotel on Capitol Square – State Journal
- Red Rooster’s liquor license not renewed after manager charged in fatal drunken driving crash – State Journal
- Madison bar loses liquor license after crash, plans to stay open as dry venue – WKOW Channel 27
- In-person absentee voting starts for June special election – Madison Reporter
- Madison leaders announce launch of 2025 solar program MadiSUN – WKOW Channel 27
- Housing: Designed for Life – Alder Yannette Figuera Cole
- Madison increases housing total for month of May – Channel3000.com
- Zoom Link for 302 & 308 E Washington Ave (Cap Fitness Building) Development Meeting
– Alder Will Ochowicz
- Dane County judge strikes down rezoning for Old Sauk Road development – Isthmus
- Free Fun Weekend in Local Parks – City News
- Madison Fire Announces Free ‘AED Library’ Program – City News
- Madison nightclub Red Rooster loses liquor license due to drunk driving death – Isthmus
- Madison blues venue loses liquor license – WORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- How President Trump’s budget could cut housing services in Dane County – Cap Times
- Dane County hosts public listening session to discuss $31 million deficit – Channel3000.com
- DeForest residents look to recall village board member – Channel3000.com
- Enjoy Free Fun Weekend at Dane County Parks this weekend – Channel3000.com
- Explore Dane County Parks for free on June 7-8 with waived permit fees – WKOW Channel 27
- Permit fees waived during Free Fun Weekend at Dane County Parks this weekend – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. residents encouraged to find ways to stay cool this summer – WMTV Channel 15
Education
- Southside Elementary families receive update on leadership search – WKOW Channel 27
- Southside Elementary to hire new principal, assistant principal – WMTV Channel 15
- Investigation launched against Sun Prairie West staff members for inappropriate relationship – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie school staffers on leave amid investigation – State Journal
- Sun Prairie West High School staff members under investigation for alleged misconduct, placed on leave – WKOW Channel 27
- Investigation launched against Sun Prairie West staff members for misconduct– Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie West High School staff under investigation for alleged misconduct – WMTV Channel 15
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison, Dane County raise Pride Flag as others back away – Madison365
- Concerts return to Monona Terrace with free performances starting this Thursday – Madison Reporter
- Madison Public Library announces Andrea Debbink as naturalist-in-residence for summer programs – Madison Reporter
- Madison Police Department welcomes diverse new recruit class – Madison Reporter
- Madison Early Voting Information – Alder Mike Verveer
- Trump’s ‘one big beautiful bill’ creates some uncertainty for federal funding in Madison – Fox 47
- Madison’s Common Council declines to renew Red Rooster’s liquor license – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Arts Commission invites applications for Teejop Community History Public Art Project – Madison Reporter
- Absentee ballots urged for prompt return ahead of special election – Madison Reporter
- South Police District Launches Summer Traffic Safety Plan to Promote Safer Streets – Alder Tag Evers
- Midtown Police District Launches Summer Traffic Safety Plan to Promote Safer Streets – Alder Bill Tishler
- In-Person Absentee Voting Begins Today– City News
- Parks Alive at Sandburg Park coming up + Your opportunity to engage on the 2026 budget + Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 2, 2025 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Budget Engagement Sessions – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Er, Tuesday Morning Round Up 6/3/25 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- City of Madison, Dane County raise Pride Flag as others back away – Madison365
- Dane County health officials monitoring federal COVID vaccine limits – Cap Times
- Affordable housing: A top issue for Dane County board seat and the reason it’s open – Channel3000.com
- DeForest, Wisconsin Fights For Clean Government, Good Character, Ethics As Recall Mounted Against Trustee Bill Landgraf – Caffeinated Politics
- Increase in drug safety resources in Dane County supports decrease in overdose deaths – WMTV Channel 15
- Er, Tuesday Morning Round Up 6/3/25 – Forward Lookout
Schools
- Dane County School Consortium set to dissolve at end of month – WMTV Channel 15
- Waunakee School District looks to reach new state report card goal by 2029 Waunkaee Tribune
Monday, June 2, 2025
City of Madison
- Forward Lookout on WORT 6/2/25 – Forward Lookout
- Items of Interest for the Week of June 2, 2025 – Alder Davy Mayer
- Madison residents discuss safety concerns on Williamson Street after repeated crashes – WKOW Channel 27
- Redevelopment of former Oscar Mayer site gains momentum under new team – WMTV Channel 15
- Meetings and Events – Week of June 2, 2025 – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Week of June 2, 2025 – Alder Badri Lankella
- City Budget Sessions Begin Wednesday, June 4 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- A busy start to June – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- ‘I really want this to be the last time we get hit:’ City of Madison looking to address Williamson Street traffic safety concerns – WMTV Channel 15
- Pride Flag raised over Madison Municipal Building as June marks Pride Month – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Bike Week kicks off, mayor takes a ride with residents and city leaders – WKOW Channel 27
- Mail It Back Monday: Make Sure Your Absentee Counts – City News
- Madison opens secure drop box for June 17 special election – Madison Reporter
- Bike Week, Madison’s new transportation director – Madison Bikes
- Madison Arts Commission seeking applicants for Teejop Community History Public Art Project – Madison 365
- Madison Public Library Announces 2025 Naturalist-in-Residence; Programs Begin June 16 – City News
- Madison Arts Commission Seeks Applicants for Teejop Community History Public Art Project – City News
- Madison leaders celebrate kickoff of 2025 Bike Week – WMTV Channel 15
- Concerts on the Rooftop Starts This Thursday at Monona Terrace– City News
Dane County
- Forward Lookout on WORT 6/2/25 – Forward Lookout
- Dane County beaches monitored for toxic water conditions – WMTV Channel 15
- A busy start to June – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- Finding and Repudiating Racial Covenants – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County celebrates Pride Month, commits to LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Sun Prairie school board hears update on literacy compliance – Sun Prairie Star
Sunday, June 1, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 6/2/25 – Forward Lookout
- Notorious Madison motel transformed into community-driven housing project – WMTV Channel 15
- City Budget Engagement Sessions – Alder Mike Verveer
- Madison property owners have until Monday to file assessment objections – WMTV Channel 15
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 1, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 2, 2025 – Alder John Guequierre
- Madison Bike Week is here! Madison & Dane County Budget listening sessions start this week. Lots of announcements and events. – Alder Regina Vidaver
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 6/2/25 – Forward Lookout
- Dane County expands beach monitoring with new testing sites for summer – Madison Reporter
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