Saturday, January 31, 2026
City of Madison
- Common Council to Discuss Collaborative Approaches to Violence Prevention February 3 – Alder John Guequierre
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of February 2, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Explore each of the proposals for public art at Madison’s Reindahl Park – State Journal
- Winter street conditions: How to report slippery streets – Alder Sabrina Madison
Dane County
- City of Sun Prairie to host referendum town halls – Sun Prairie Star
- City of Sun Prairie receives six-figure roadway safety grant – Sun Prairie Star
Spring Elections
- Meet the candidates for Cottage Grove trustee – State Journal
Friday, January 30, 2026
City of Madison
- 4 finalists selected for public art designs at Reindahl Park – Channel3000.com
- Give your 2 cents on the public art designs for Reindahl Park – State Journal
- Share your thoughts on Public Art Designs for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park – City of Madison
- New Imagination Center to fill resource gaps on Madison’s northeast side – Daily Cardinal
Dane County
- New senior housing development coming to DeForest – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Cambridge School Board sets 2026-27 open enrollment, approves sixth-grade trip to Upham Woods – Cambridge News and Deerfield Indepdendent
- Biser returns to head coaching duties – Verona Press
Austerity/War on the Poor/99%
- The Madison businesses closing Friday for anti-ICE ‘national shutdown – Cap Times
- River Food Pantry’s new Madison facility opens in time of rising need – State Journal
- Free Day at the Madison Children’s Museum – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison-area businesses donate proceeds during immigration protest – WMTV channel 15
- WMTV prepares for upcoming Diaper Drive to support families in need – WMTV Channel 15
- Protesters pack State Street for Madison’s ‘ICE Out’ rally – State Journal
- Video: The drive-thru grocery debuts at the new River Food Pantry on Packers Avenue – State Journal
- The River Food Pantry celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony at new location in Madison – Madison365
Thursday, January 29, 2026
City of Madison
- Community Invited to Door Creek Park’s Winter Celebration – City of Madison
- 6-story Winnebago Street proposal a no-go for now, developer says – State Journal
- Common Council to Discuss Collaborative Approaches to Violence Prevention – City News
Dane County
- Brush and Yard Waste Site Closing – Holiday Trees – City of McFarland
- The Verona Rec Spring & Summer Guide Is Here! • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Click here for election info… – City of Middleton
- In the 608: Ribbon cutting for The River Food Pantry happening today – Sun Prairie Star
- ‘Finally able to breathe’: DeForest data center critics get their wish – Cap Times
- No Data Center in DeForest public forum unites residents after data center plans halted – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County plans 22 new electric vehicle charging stations – WKOW Channel 27
- Monona police car damaged after high-speed chase – State Journal
- Learn more… (High Road Construction) – City of Middleton
- Verona officially joins conversation about regional Fire/EMS district – Verona Press
- Sun Prairie receives $204K federal grant to boost pedestrian safety – Channel3000.com
- Westchester Road • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Education
- UW-Madison to demolish building to add faculty parking, future development – State Journal
- UW faculty, local activists criticize campus Flock Safety cameras, cite privacy concerns – Daily Cardinal
- Bill threatens UW research, study abroad programs in 6 countries – Daily Cardinal
- UW-Madison Chancellor says her role prepared her for Columbia University job – Wisconsin Public Radio
- School board discusses how state funding, property values impact tax bills – Verona Press
- Former Sun Prairie West principal formally charged with failure to report suspected child abuse – Sun Prairie Star
Austerity/War on the Poor/99%
- In the 608: Ribbon cutting for The River Food Pantry happening today – Channel3000.com
- River Food Pantry opens new facility on Madison’s north side – Channel3000.com
- Rep. Mark Pocan partners with Voces de la Frontera to send message to ICE – WKOW Channel 27
- Some Madison businesses to close early Jan.30 in protest of DHS – WKOW Channel 27
- River Food Pantry opens new facility on Madison’s northside – WMTV Channel 15
- The River Food Pantry opens new location in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
Spring Elections
- League of Women Voters: Publishes VOTE411 primary election voter guide – WisPolitics
- School board candidate Kirk Lund withdrawing from the race – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
City of Madison
- January rains give Goodman Park another ice rink – Channel3000.com
- 8-story hotel approved on Downtown Madison block that’s been vacant for years – State Journal
- Common Council New Business Summaries – January 27, 2026 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- What is Madison doing to prepare for ICE? – Isthmus
Dane County
- QTS not moving forward with DeForest data center – Fox 47
- QTS pauses DeForest data center project after village staff recommendation – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Fitchburg receives award for tree canopy efforts – Channel3000.com
- Alliant Energy addresses QTS decision to exit DeForest project – WKOW Channel 27
- DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12B data center – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Dane County Regional Airport adds new nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham – WKOW Channel 27
- DeForest village staff recommend board vote no on QTS annexation – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County launches data centers advisory committee – Waunakee Tribune
- Breeze Airways announces new nonstop flights for Dane County Regional Airport – State Journal
- QTS decides to withdraw plan for DeForest data center development – WKOW Channel 27
- Breeze Airways announces flights from Madison to Raleigh-Durham – WMTV Channel 15
- DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12 billion data center – Wisconsin Watch
- DeForest announces it won’t move forward with controversial $12 billion data center
– Isthmus
Education
- School board welcomes Anderson as new superintendent – Fitchburg Star
- MMSD commissions study to examine teacher salary disparities – WORT 89.9 FM
- DeForest School District sets open enrollment for 2026-27 – Sun Prairie Star
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Centro Dane County addresses surging demand for immigrant support – Channel3000.com
- Extreme cold puts Madison’s homeless population at life-threatening risk – Channel3000.com
- Free Store Grand Opening – February 28th 2 – 5pm – Occupy Madison
- Nonprofit provides veterinary care for pets of the homeless in winter – Fox 47
Spring Elections
- Town board races set for spring election – Herald-independent and McFarland Thistle
- Supervisor Tommy Rylander says data centers aren’t welcome in Dane C… – WORt 89.9 FM
- Spring 2026 Primary Isthmus voter guide – Isthmus
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison LakeWay (Lake Monona Waterfront) Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer
- The 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program is Accepting Applications – City of Madison
- District 20 Information UpDates – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Parks Brush Burning Today, January 27 – Alder John Guequierre
- Article from Madison365 on the proposed harm reduction center request for proposals – Alder Sabrina Madison
Dane County
- Dane County selects 22 more EV charging sites amid federal freeze – Cap Times
- Proposed data center ‘not feasible in DeForest,’ village staff say – State Journal
- Proposed DeForest data center faces grim future after staff recommends rejecting annexation – WMTV Channel 15
- DeForest Village staff recommends against QTS data center proposal – Channel3000.com
- Village of DeForest declares data center proposal is not feasible – WKOW Channel 27
- DeForest moves to re-fluoridate water system – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County Board chair appoints District 15 candidate to fill empty supervisor seat ahead of election – State Journal
- City of Fitchburg and the Urban Tree Alliance received Gold Leaf Award • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Dane County Board Chair Patrick Miles: Announces appointment of Amy Larson to represent Supervisory District 15 – WisPolitics
- Deerfield board OKs $1.2 million borrowing for roads, equipment – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Open House: Affordable Housing Plan – City of Middleton
- Winter Salt Week working to raise awareness and prevent salt pollution – Channel3000.com
- CAYA Clinic withdraws from harm reduction center project – Madison 365
Education
- UW’s online master’s degree programs ranked among best in country – UW – Madison
- What Columbia University and Jennifer Mnookin will get from each other – State Journal
- UW-Madison students, state leaders react to Mnookin’s departure – Cap Times
- MMSD among 5 largest school districts requesting more funding from state Legislature – WMTV Channel 15
- UW-Madison students demand sanctuary campus status in anti-ICE protest – Channel3000.com
- Madison High Schools transitioning to standards-based learning – Channel3000.com
- Madison schools OK $165K study after union’s pay complaints – Cap Times
- Former Sun Prairie principal formally charged for failing to report child abuse – Fox 47
- Former Sun Prairie West principal charged with failing to report child abuse – State Journal
- Cottage Grove eyes site next to new police station – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Leaders across the state react to Chancellor Mnookin’s departure – UW-Madison
- Former Sun Prairie West principal charged for failing to report child abuse suspicions – WKOW Channel 27
- Initial appearance set for former Sun Prairie principal accused of not reporting child abuse – WMTV Channel 15
- Former Sun Prairie principal formally charged for failing to report child abuse – Channel3000.com
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers to deliver during cold front – WMTV Channel 15
Spring Elections
- Dane County needs to increase its affordable housing stock, Sean Burke… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Candidate Q&A: Dane County Board District 12 – State Journal
Monday, January 26, 2026
City of Madison
- Community Connection: Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Week of 01/26/26: Update on Apex Proposal for Merry Street and Items of Interest – Alder Davy Mayer
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford
- Metro Madison residents report mail delays, USPS blames weather conditions – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers disputes Madison’s argument that absentee voting is a privilege – Wisconsin Watch
- Mail Delivery – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Regent Street Reconstruction PIM, plus this week’s updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Claims Absentee Voting is a Privilege – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wexford Park Non-Native Tree Removals – Alder John Guquierre
- Madison housing agency to build more than 400 low-income rental homes after city council approves $14 million in funding – Daily Cardinal
- Monday Morning Round Up 1/26/26 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- ‘Everything is on the table’ as Dane County Coliseum renovation talks begin – State Journal
- Flights returning to normal at Dane County Regional Airport – WKOW Channel 27
- February 2026 Senior News is Available – City of McFarland
- Monday Morning Round Up 1/26/26 – Forward Lookout
Education
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leaving UW-Madison – State Journal
- UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin to assume presidency at Columbia University – Madison365
- 1.26.26 Regular Board of Education Meeting – YouTube
- Chancellor Mnookin: My next chapter – UW – Madison
Spring Elections
Sunday, January 25, 2026
City of Madison
- Responding to What Happened Yesterday – Alder Tag Evers
- Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Know your rights; Regent Street construction project meeting Monday; Friends of Hoyt Park sledding event Sunday and much more! – Alder Regina Vidaver
- City Meetings and Updates Week of January 26 – Derek Field
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder Jon Duncan
- Regent Street, Indoor Time, and Other News – Madison Bikes
- Madison City Week Ahead 1/26/26 – Forward Lookout
- Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 1/26/26 – Forward Lookout
Education
- Madison is switching to ‘standards-based’ grading for all 4 traditional high schools – State Journal
- UW-Madison Libraries, longtime Friends group cut ties – State Journal
- Highlights of Jennifer Mnookin’s tenure at UW-Madison – State Journal
- 5 things to know about UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s departure – State Journal
- Mnookin to leave UW, become next Columbia University president after spring commencement – Daily Cardinal
- Mnookin to assume presidency at Columbia University – UW-Madison
- Chancellor Mnookin to leave UW, serve as president of Columbia University – Badger Herald
- Mnookin set to leave UW-Madison for Columbia, reports say – Cap Times
- Report: UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin tapped as Columbia’s president – State Journal
- UW-Madison chancellor chosen to lead Columbia University – WMTV Channel 15
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leaving UW-Madison for Columbia University presidency – WKOW Channel 27
- UW Madison Chancellor Mnookin selected as Columbia University’s next president – Channel3000.com
Saturday, January 24, 2026
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Meeting and Events Highlights – Week of January 26, 2026 – Alder Barbara Harrinton McKinney
Dane County
- Southern storms influence travel decisions at Dane County airport, even as flights run normally – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Sun Prairie studies fiscal impact of housing types – Sun Prairie Star
Friday, January 23, 2026
City of Madison
- Crews cleanup sewer overflow in Madison – Channel3000.com
- As temperatures plunge, Madison water crews tackle main breaks – State Journal
- Madison Arcatao Sister City Project plans 40th anniversary trip – WORT 89.9 FM
- Statement on Law Forward Case – City of Madison
- Immigration Enforcement: Your Questions and Suggestions – Alder John Guequierre
- Health Advisory for Extreme Cold – Alder John Guequierre
- Three Local Grant Opportunities – Alder John Guequierre
- Application period opens for 2026 Arts Grants – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County negotiating $100M bid to revamp Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Cap Times
- Dane County accepts $100 million proposal to renovate Veterans Memorial Coliseum – Channel3000.com
- Water main break temporarily closes Lexington Street in McFarland – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Dane County partners with FPC Live for Alliant Energy Center Coliseum renovation – WMTV Channel 15
- $100 million Coliseum renovation in Madison could boost Dane County economy – WKOW Channel 27
- Agard announces comprehensive review of contracting – Fitchburg Star
- DeForest Engineers explain possible water impacts of data center – Sun Prairie Star
- Verona Area School District completes boys hockey program investigation, head coach resumes role – WMTV Channel 15
- Yahara River dredging project threatens prehistoric structure near McFarland – State Journal
- Fitchburg Fire Dept. thermal cameras show dangerous heat loss in extreme cold – WMTV Channel 15
- Cambridge Fire, EMS end 2025 with small surplus – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Education
- La Follette High School teaching Wisconsin’s next video game makers – Cap Times
- UW-Madison cancels classes Friday due to extreme cold – Daily Cardinal
- Female students continue to outnumber male students at UW, marks broader trend in enrollment – Badger Herald
- Madison schools’ unpaid meal debt topped $488,000 this month – State Journal
- 4 charged after yearlong probe into UW-Madison campus graffiti – State Journal+
Austerity/War on the Poor
- New ICE policy allows officers to enter homes without a judge’s warrant. Here’s what experts say – Madison365
- ‘You’re in pain. It hurts’: Formerly unhoused man speaks on sleeping in extreme cold – WKOW Channel 27
- Immigrants often don’t open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers – Fox 47
- Dane County homeless shelters declare cold emergency – Cap Times
Thursday, January 22, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison approves five fireworks shows for Mallards, Night Mares – Cap Times
- CWAC @ WEST DISTRICT COMMUNITY ROOM – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison celebrates four new affordable homes, with more on the way – WORT 89.9 FM
- Icy roads challenge Madison crews as extreme cold limits salt use – WKOW Channel 27
- Rags clog Madison sewer line, causing overflow – WKOW Channel 27
- Crews Cleanup Overflow on South Side, Do Not Flush Rags, Wipes – City of Madison
Dane County
- DeForest Village Administrator discusses massive QTS Data Center proposal amid community scrutiny – WKOW Channel 27
- EXTREME COLD WARNING – City of Sun Prairie
- Dane County Regional Airport Pilot Project shows 99% reduction in PFAS – WMTV Channel 15
- Warming Locations in Fitchburg & Cold Weather Resources • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Dane County urges precautions amid extreme cold temperatures – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Regional Airport project to clean up PFAS contamination shows promise – WKOW Channel 27
- DeForest prepares to reintroduce fluoride to its water after protracted controversy – Wisconsin Public Radio
- DeForest votes to restore fluoride to public water after last year’s controversial removal – State Journal
- VASD schools to close Jan. 23 for extreme cold – Verona Press
- Lewis Park Ice Rinks Open – City of McFarland
Education
- School districts prepare for extreme cold, assess Friday closures – WMTV Channel 15
- MMSD details how school closures are decided – WKOW Channel 27
- ‘It’s a long day when I don’t learn something’: Middleton custodian reflects on 60 plus-year career – WMTV Channel 15
- UW cancels Friday classes due to extreme cold – Badger Herald
- UW-Madison cancels classes Friday due to extreme cold – WMTV Channel 15
- UW-Madison cancels classes, a rare move – State Journal
- UW-Madison cancels classes on Friday due to extreme cold – Channel3000.com
- School board reviews math learning progress, talks next steps – Verona Press
- Evers says he would veto Republican-led campus free speech bill – Daily Cardinal
- Most Dane County school districts call off classes ahead of Friday’s deep cold plunge – State Journal
- Madison schools closed Friday due to cold – Madison 365
- How the Madison School District decides it’s cold enough to close schools – State Journal
- Weather update: Friday classes canceled – UW Madison
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Trump administration completes US’ split from the World Health Organization – WKOW Channel 27
- ‘Paid for by all of us’: Trump’s second term set to increase health costs, uncompensated care – Wisconsin Public Radio
Spring Elections
- Your Madison April 7 election preview – Daily Cardinal
- 3 vying for seat on Dane County Circuit Court – State Journal
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
City of Madison
- If ICE came to Madison, what would local police do? – Cap Times
- E-bikes, similar devices spark concerns. Backers want rules, not bans. – Cap Times
- Hundreds in Madison donate food, funds to protest ICE activity – Cap Times
- Madison Transportation Commission opposes Beltline expansion – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison’s “regional music brand” beginning to take shape – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison unveils new affordable housing in Owl Creek – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison officials brace for snow Wednesday afternoon, plows ready – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison officials urge residents to protect pipes as freezing temperatures persist – Channel3000.com
- Madison Streets Division prepares for snowy evening commute – WKOW Channel 27
- Mayor, community partners celebrate completion of ‘missing middle’ affordable homeownership project – City of Madison
- Office hours tomorrow, January 22, 2026 at Global Market – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Madison closing drop-off sites Friday due to cold – State Journal
- Extreme Cold Temperatures On the Way – City of Madison
- Madison unveils twin homes in affordable housing push – Channel3000.com
- Drop-off Sites Closed Friday, January 23, 2026, Due to Extreme Cold – City of Madison
- 2025 Sustainability Wins! – Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway
- District 19 Blog: Government Efficiency and Accounting Systems – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- As ICE surges next door, share your questions about immigration enforcement in Wisconsin – Wisconsin Watch
- DeForest Village Board votes to reintroduce fluoride to water supply – Channel3000.com
- Dane County judge dismisses lawsuit against local animal rights group – WORT 89.9 FM
- Monona hires Chrissy Kahl as new city clerk – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Warming centers open in Middleton as extreme cold moves in – Channel3000.com
- Lexington Street Water Main Repairs Completed – City of McFarland
- Monroe Police Chief to retire after four decades in law enforcement – WMTV Channel 15
- DeForest Village Board votes to begin fluoride reintroduction process – Sun Prairie Star
- Strategic Urban Forestry Management Plan Public Meeting • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Spring Primary for Dane County Circuit Court Judge • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Warming Centers Open – City of Middleton
- Water main break repaired in McFarland – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- State statute seems to prevail in Waunakee solar project process – Waunakee Triobune
- Messages reveal QTS strategy, DeForest resident urges board caution – WKOW Channel 27
- Longtime Monroe police chief to retire in June – Channel3000.com
- Woods Edge Way • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Monroe Police Chief Fred Kelley to retire after 46 years of service – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Oregon school board tabs Anderson as next superintendent – Fitchburg Star
- Cardinal Call: New Anti-Hazing Policies Make Their Way to UW-Madison – WORT 89.9
FM - Plea deal reached in federal case against former Sun Prairie dean – Herald-Indepedent and McFarland Thistle
- How the Madison School District decides it’s cold enough to close schools – State Journal
- Childcare center at South – The Clarion
- DeForest school officials, board members begin community engagement sessions – Sun Prairie Star
- The Madison School District launches survey on upcoming cellphone ban – State Journal
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Frigid temperatures cause record rise in homeless shelter guests – Badger Herald
- LIST: Warming centers open across Southern Wisconsin as temperatures plummet – WMTV Channel 15
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
City of Madison
- Prepare Your Home for Freezing Temperatures – City of Madison
- Winter weather creates more potholes on Madison-area roads – WMTV Channel 15
- Recent property crimes in the Greater Sandburg Neighborhood + Prevention Tips for Property Crimes – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Government Efficiency and Accounting Systems – Alder John Guequierre
- Week of January 12th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- 2026 SEED Grants Cycle Now Open – City of Madison
Dane County
- County considering Veterans Memorial Coliseum renovations – Fitchburg Star
- Opposition intensifies as DeForest data center vote nears – State Journal
- Middleton seeking input on parks plan – State Journal
- DeForest Village Board presentation reveals how resources could be used for new QTS data center – WMTV Channel 15
- DeForest board hears about proposed data center, votes to reintroduce fluoride – WKOW Channel 27
- Water main break found in McFarland – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Dane County to pursue $100M partnership with Frank Productions to renovate Coliseum – State Journal
- Water Main Break on Lexington Street – City of McFarland
- Dane County enters negotiations with FPC Live for Coliseum investment – Waunakee Tribune
- County Supervisors host new-year constituent check-in – Waunakee Tribune
- Judge dismisses Ridglan Farms case against advocacy group with prejudice – Channel3000.com
- Ridglan Farm’s lawsuit against animal-rights activists is dismissed – State Journal
- In-Person Absentee/Early Voting Schedule • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Coliseum upgrade moves forward, Frank Productions proposal accepted – Fox 47
- Municipalities declare winter weather, snow emergencies for Tuesday night – Fox 47
- Winter weather emergencies declared in southern Wisconsin: What you need to know – WMTV Channel 15
- Vienna tables Alliant Energy substation request – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County exploring $100 million renovation for Alliant Energy Center – WKOW Channel 27
- Care Facility Voting – City of McFarland
- Cottage Grove’s OKs communication plan for revaluation – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Vienna tables Alliant Energy substation request – Waunakee Tribune
- View Details (CORP Public Input Meetings) – City of Middleton
- Jan 28 — 6:30 pm (High Road Reconstruction) – City of Middleton
Education
- Madison College opens Early Learning Campus at Goodman South to address childcare shortage – Madison 265
- ‘The heart and soul of Park Elementary’: Beloved Middleton custodian retires after more than six decades – WMTV Channel 15
- Former Sun Prairie dean pleading guilty in federal child sex crimes case – Fox 47
- Former Sun Prairie dean of students agrees to plead guilty in federal case – WMTV Channel 15
- Chancellor Mnookin: A new semester begins — welcome back! – UW Madison
- Former Sun Prairie West dean pleads guilty to child porn – State Journal
- Beloved school custodian ‘Mr. Peanuts’ to retire after 61 years – State Journal
- Monona Grove’s proposed school sale stirs opposition – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- 2026 Distinguished Teaching Award recipients announced – UW – Madison
- Former Sun Prairie West High School dean agrees to plead guilty in federal sex crimes case – WKOW Channel 27
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Extreme cold brings health risks for those spending any time outside – WKOW Channel 27
- Measles elimination status ‘not really’ a concern, CDC official says – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison residents join national Trump protest walkouts – WMTV Channel 15
- Amid foodflation, American farmers are also going hungry – WORT 89.9 FM
- The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters – WKOW Channel 27
Monday, January 19, 2026
City of Madison
- MLK DAY 2026 It’s Never about Race – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Vision Zero, Beltline Discussion, and Meet the Transportation Director – Madison Bikes
- Honoring King’s Legacy and What Last Week’s Board of Health Meeting Tells Us – Alder Tag Evers
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance, Office Hours, Meeting and Event Highlights for the week of January 19th – Alder Julia Matthews
- Madison plows continue cleanup from weekend snow, battle high winds – State Journal
- City of Madison posts plowing, sanding updates – WMTV Channel 15
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 19, 2026 – Alder John Duncan
- 5 major Madison development proposals to watch at the start of 2026 – Cap Times
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 19, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
Dane County
- Middleton seeking public input on outdoor recreation plan – WKOW Channel 27
- Deerfield disbands committee, folds it into public works – Herald-independent and McFarland Thistle
- Middleton seeking input on parks plan – State Journal
- County honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – Fitchburg Star
Education
- Seeking nominations for the 2026 Administrative Improvement Awards – UW Madison
- Spring 2026 guidance on federal immigration actions – UW – Madison
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Madison homeless shelters see record demand during extreme cold weather – WMTV Channel 15
Sunday, January 18, 2026
City of Madison
- (Video) What Happened at the Board of Health Public Hearing- and Why I’m Speaking Up – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Week of January 19, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Water main breaks reported in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- January 22: Get to Know Our New Director of Transportation, Christof Spieler – Madison Bikes
- Week of January 19th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Community resources; MLK Day observances; PIM on Virginia Terrace 1/21; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Protest against the ICE and federal agent’s killing tomorrow at 5 PM – Alder Will Ochowicz
- City Meetings and Updates Week of January 19 – Alder Derek Fields
- Week of January 19, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
Dane County
- License-plate-reader cameras proliferate as police say they help catch criminals, but others raise privacy, security, Big-Brother concerns – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- MLK Day weekend breakfast celebrates hundreds of Dane County students – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison’s MLK Breakfast awards 300 honors and scholarships – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- MMSD Information Session About the Future of Sennett Middle School January 29th – Alder Derek Fields
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Homeless shelter sees record capacity – WKOW Channel 27
Saturday, January 17, 2026
City of Madison
- Common Council New Business Summaries – January 13, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 19, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Feb 13: Winter Bike to Work Day – Madison Bikes
- Madison snowplow update: Expect slippery roads as snow continues to fall – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison officials urge caution while traveling on snowy roads – Channel3000.com
- Streets-Snow Plowing Update: January 17, 2026 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Clinic director blames AI for misleading application to head Dane County harm reduction center – State Journal
- Sun Prairie Aquatic Center opening delayed – Sun Prairie Star
Education
Friday, January 16, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison gives plowing update ahead of expected snowfall – Channel3000.com
- Citywide Snowplowing Begins at Midnight – City of Madison
- Madison Planning Commission discuss data center moratorium – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison drivers urged to slow down ahead of overnight plowing – WKOW Channel 15
- Watch where you park on South Park Street, as tow-away zone has been expanded – State Journal
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens seeking public input on new master plan – State Journal
- How Madison is Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway
- Here are MLK Day events in Madison today – State Journal
Dane County
- 30th annual Souper Bowl will help build affordable housing throughout Dane County – Madison365
- Henry Vilas Zoo, Executive Agard welcome Nora the polar bear – Waunakee Tribune
- Madison community comes together for annual MLK free meal – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County accepts nearly $100 million proposal to renovate Veterans Memorial Coliseum – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County DA declines to file criminal charges against camp counselor – Channel3000.com
- Dane County to review contracting practices – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County Executive announces review of contracting practices – Channel3000.com
- Lewis Park Ice Rinks to Open – City of McFarland
- Polar bear Nora arrives at Henry Vilas Zoo – WMTV Channel 15
-
Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Now Open • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Village of Windsor taps into Charge Up Dane County program – Sun Prairie Star
- Agard announces review of Dane County contracting practices to ensure efficiency of taxpayer money – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Students walk out of Prairie Phoenix Academy to protest principal’s return – WKOW Channel 27
- Verona Area School District launches investigation into boys hockey program – State Journal
- Verona boys hockey coach suspended – Channel3000.com
- Students host MLK school assembly ahead of Monday’s holiday – WKOW Channel 27
- Search is on for new Sun Prairie district superintendent – Sun Prairie Star
- Verona Area High School makes boys hockey leadership change after player misconduct reported – WMTV Channel 15
- Player misconduct investigation leads to hockey coach stepping down at Verona Area High School – WKOW Channel 27
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County marks 60 years, launches alumni ambassador effort – WKOW Channel 27
Spring Elections
- Three seats will be open on the Cambridge village board at the April election – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Let’s vote in person on Election Day – Isthmus
Thursday, January 15, 2026
City of Madison
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens contribute $20 million annually to local economy – WKOW Channel 27
- North Bassett Street Closure – Alder Mike Verveer
- Debate continues on proposed harm reduction drop-in center – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison prepares for snow Thursday night, city officials urge caution on roads – WMTV channel 15
- Eyed for demolition, Madison’s distinctive Master Hall deemed potential landmark. – State Journal
- Cannonball Path extension may finally link South Side trail to Wingra Creek – State Journal
- City of Madison Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Building Standards – City of Madison
Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo welcomes new polar bear – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Board declares Jan. 26-30 Winter Salt Week – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County’s 24/7 composting kiosks offer easy way to reduce landfill waste – WMTV Channel 15
- Oregon Police Department recruitment video earns national recognition – WMTV Channel 15
- Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Verona – Verona Press
- Verona Community Center: A new chapter in service – Verona Press
- City OKs Healthy Neighborhood Initiative funding – Fitchburg Star
- City of Madison plows ready for potential snowfall Thursday evening – WKOW Channel 27
- McFarland Cable Channel Expands Offerings – City of McFarland
- January 28 — 6:30 pm Public Meeting on High Road Construction- City of Middleton
Education
- Take a first look at MATC’s new child care center at the Goodman South campus – State Journal
- See inside Madison College’s new child care center at Goodman South – Cap Times
- Verona school board approves open enrollment for 2026-27 – Fitchburg Star
- Despite referendum, MMSD faces budget uncertainty – WORT 89.9 FM
- Verona unveils squad car for school resource officer – WKOW Channel 27
- 1.15.26 Special Session- Policy Review. – MMSD YouTube
- Madison College opens $10M early learning campus to address childcare shortage – WMTV Channel 15
- Early Learning Campus opens, offering child care at Madison College – WKOW Channel 27
Austerity/War on the Poor
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison Public Market announces 7 merchants, targets March opening – State Journal
- “Common Council in Focus”: Madison Common Council launches newsletter – Madison365
- Madison lawmakers oppose state DOT’s Beltline expansion plans – State Journal
- Madison officials respond to deadly pedestrian crash with Vision Zero Safety initiatives – WMTV Channel 15
- Fireworks displays approved by Madison Board of Park Commissioners – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Public Market announces eight vendors ahead of opening – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Public Market opening in March after years of anticipation – Channel3000.com
- Madison punts on joining data center boom, passes one-year moratorium – Cap Times
- Madison puts temporary moratorium on data centers to review zoning policies – State Journal
- Madison City Council passes temporary moratorium on large data centers – Channel3000.com
- Madison police request outside review of response to school shooting – State Journal
- Madison Metro Transit faces extended bus delays due to fleet repairs – Fox 47
- Join the Conversation – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- ‘It’s about learning and improving’: MPD asks for formal review of ALCS shooting response – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison police requesting review of ALCS shooting response – Channel3000.com
- Reminder: Board of Health’s public hearing is today, January 14th at 5:30pm – Alder Sabrina Madison
- 2026 Madison Pruning Permit District 10 Area – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Part of North Bassett Street in Madison closing this weekend for crane removal – Channel3000.com
- MPD seeking to learn lessons from ALCS shooting response – City of Madison
- Bassett Street Closure for Crane Removal – City of Madison
- Enjoy a Free Fun Weekend in Madison’s Parks – City of Madison
Dane County
- Rainbow Community Care completes planning initiative – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- DeForest village board, residents react to DOA data center public interest determination – WKOW Channel 27
- Department of Administration denies QTS annexation petition – Sun Prairie Star
- Mariner’s Inn waterfront site to host restaurant in new development – Isthmus
- Dane County, Madison parks go permit-free this weekend – Channel3000.com
- Standing committee next step for sustainability in Waunakee – Waunakee Tribune
- Coming Soon: Fitchburg Connect • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Education
- Higher Madison property taxes in 2026 are paying for these new schools – Cap Times
- Construction progresses at MMSD buildings as part of facilities referendum – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison students walk out to protest woman killed by ICE agent – WMTV Channel 15
- MMSD provides updated school referendum project renderings – WKOW Channel 27
- Shannon Anderson selected as next superintendent of Oregon School District – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison School District requests public input for referendum projects’ next phase – State Journal
- McFarland School District sets open enrollment availability for 2026-27 – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Madison students walk out to protest ICE enforcement – Channel3000.com
- Oregon School District selects new superintendent – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison high school students walk out, protest ICE actions – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison students stage walkout to protest ICE shooting – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison students to protest ICE shooting of Minneapolis resident – WKOW Channel 27
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Madison’s east side will be home to a new apprenticeship training center, ABC-WI announces – WMTV Channel 15
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison Beltline expansion could see opposition from city – Cap Times
- Friday’s annual MLK Free Community Dinner all about “bringing the community together” – Madison365
- WEEKLY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS – JANUARY 12-16, 2026 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- No Trash & Recycling Collection or Drop-off Sites on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 19, 2026) – City of Madison
- Madison planning commission approves 1-year pause on new data centers – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison pauses data center approvals for one year – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison alders approve one-year data center moratorium – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Public Market targets March soft opening – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Common Council approves police reimbursement proposal – WKOW Channel 27
- City council to weigh 12-month data center moratorium – WORT 89.9 FM
- Track pickup changes on MLK Day in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Should Madison hit pause on data centers? Residents to weigh in. – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Plan Commission advances new IEA facility – State Journal
- Note on video explainer + Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 12, 2026 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- UPDATE: Elmside, Sommers, Center Reconstruction – Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford
- PEL Input Form & District 10 impact – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Three Dane County Board elections will be on voters’ February ballots – Cap Times
- New County Highway MN bridge opens in Dane County – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Shuffleboard court coming to Deerfield park – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- WI DOA finds DeForest data center annexation is not in public’s best interest – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County District Attorney waiting on decision to charge school board vice president – Channel3000.com
- DOA opposes QTS DeForest data center proposal – Channel3000.com
- County supervisor explains budget vote – Waunakee Tribune
- Cottage Grove trustees wary of Bakken Park rugby, pickleball on same weekend – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Education
- LinkUW phase one launches – UW-Madison
- Monona Grove School Board considers selling two properties – WKOW Channel 27
- In-district 4K classrooms for each elementary school approved for Waunakee – Waunakee Tribune
- All 4 of Madison’s main high schools earn AP achievement honors – State Journal
- Madison high schools recognized on AP School Honor Roll – Channel3000.com
- Reduced Metro Transit Services on January 19, 2026 • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Spring Elections
- Candidates set for Waunakee School Board spring elections – Waunakee Tribune
Monday, January 12, 2026
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 12, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Absentee voting a ‘privilege’ not a right, former Madison clerk argues in missing-ballot case – State Journal
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens – Comprehensive Master Plan Workshop #1 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison, former city clerk ask court to dismiss uncounted ballot lawsu… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison alders to discuss temporary pause for building data centers – WKOW Channel 27
- Update on the Proposed $2.4M Harm Reduction Day Shelter: Process, Transparency, and What Comes Next – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made a career of humanity. – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Prevent Lung Cancer by Testing Your Home for Radon – City of Madison
- The Killing of Renee Good, plus This Week’s Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Lots of community in the new year – Madison Bikes
- The Office of the Common Council Launches Its First Resident Newsletter – City of Madison
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 1/12/26 – Forward Lookout
- Fitchburg approves updated transit plan to boost ridership through 2030 – Fox 47
- New year, new meetings – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- WisDOT extends Beltline public comment period – Fox 47
- Sun Prairie man hired as new Cambridge Area EMS director – Sun Prairie Star
- Public Health seeking information on dog bite in Belleville – WKOW Channel 27
- PHMDC looking for dog who bit runner in Belleville – Channel3000.com
- ‘High volume’ of comments on Beltline project forces DOT to extend comment period – State Journal
- Henry Vilas Zoo announces orangutan vaccination – WMTV Channel 15
- Public Health Madison & Dane County advises testing your home for radon – WKOW Channel 27
- Village of Windsor weighs expanding TID boundary for utility purposes – Sun Prairie Star
- Temporary Metro Service Impacts for Fitchburg Riders • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Group pushing back against proposed data center in DeForest – WKOW Channel 27
- Cambridge Area EMS hires new director – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Orangutan at Henry Vilas Zoo receives flu vaccine – Channel3000.com
- Orangutans at Henry Vilas Zoo get flu shots through local partnership – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- UW-Madison set to finish two new buildings in 2026, start another – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie school board skips community statement at first meeting since former principal’s charges referred – WKOW Channel 27
- Operations Work Group – Board of Education YouTube
Spring Elections
- Boetcher votes to defund the police – Waunakee Tribune
Sunday, January 11, 2026
City of Madison
- Plan Commission discussing two items in our District tomorrow; Upcoming meetings on road reconstruction projects; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Resolution file 90986 MPD Mutual aid cost of extraordinary expenses – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison City Week Ahead 1/12/26 – Forward Lookout
- Proposal to Establish a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers in Madison – Alder John Guequierre
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 12, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- City Meetings and Updates Week of January 12 – Alder Derek Field
- Proposal to Establish a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers in Madison – Alder Derek Field
Dane County
- Traffic signal issues restored in Middleton – Channel3000.com
Saturday, January 10, 2026
City of Madison
- Weekly Updates, CDD & MHP – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Week of January 12, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 12, 2026 – Alder Jon Duncan
- Madison Public Market murals give a taste of what’s to come – Isthmus
Dane County
- Power outage causes traffic signal issues in Middleton, lasting into Monday evening – Fox 47
- Traffic signals at Middleton intersection restored following outage – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie Columbus Street Water Tower restoration complete – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Former Sun Prairie principal faces charges related to handling of abuse accusations – Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, January 9, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison City Council’s youngest member explains his exit and takeaways – Cap Times
- Overture Center offers tactile tours to make Broadway accessible for visually impaired patrons – Channel3000,com
- City of Madison provides plow update with snow to return overnight – WKOW Channel 27
- Nearly half of Metro’s electric fleet in the shop as agency puts out updated schedules – State Journal
- Paul Soglin: In today’s Madison, voices of reason are not tolerated – WisPolitics
Dane County
- Mount Horeb narrowly rejects contested Main Street redevelopment – State Journal
- Warmer temperatures threaten Madison lakes’ health – Channel3000.com
- QTS Data Centers to host meet and greet – Sun Prairie Star
- Verona opens the doors on the city’s new community center – WKOW Channel 27
- Three Dane County leaders honored with 2026 MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award – State Journal
- Dane County fund helps create affordable housing in Waunakee – Waunakee Tribune
Education
- Proposed Madison charter school passes hurdle, but more steps remain – Cap Times
- Madison East High School unveils lobby mural celebrating students and community
– WKOW Channel 27
- Former Sun Prairie West High School Principal charged for failure of mandatory reporting – Channel3000.com
- Former Sun Prairie West principal is being charged with failure to report child abuse
– State Journal
- Former Sun Prairie West principal to be charged with failure to report child abuse – Madison365
- Charges referred for 1 former, 1 current Sun Prairie Area School District staff member – WKOW Channel 27
- Police to announce new charges in Sun Prairie West High School investigation – Channel3000.com
Austerity/War on the Poor
- Lawmakers aim to make menstrual products free for Wisconsinites locked up in jails, prisons – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Jewish Social Services of Madison adapts after federal refugee program cuts – Channel3000.com
Spring Elections
- Marshall Village Board spring election race draws one – Sun Prairie Star
- Candidates file for DeForest area municipal boards – Sun Prairie Star
- Lepper will run to retain council seat – Fitchburg Star
Thursday, January 8, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison reports progress on affordable housing goals – Fox 47
- City weighs WisDOT proposal to expand the beltline – WORT 89.9 FM
- 2026 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award Honorees – City of Madison
- Portion of Lake Street to close next week for crane removal – Channel3000.com
- Part of North Lake Street to close Jan. 12-16 for crane removal – WKOW Channel 27
- Lake Street Closure for Crane Removal – City of Madison
Dane County
- Proposed harm reduction drop-in center stirs controversy and pushback – Madison 365
- Madison-area lakes at risk because of winter rain, environmentalists say – WMTV Channel 15
- Historic Sun Prairie water tower has been spruced up – State Journal
- Dr. Justice Castañeda, Jamaal Eubanks to be honored with 2026 City-County MLK Humanitarian Awards – Madison365
- Ice conditions not improving on Madison area lakes but hope remains – State Journal
- Agard: Promises made, promises kept in 2025 – Fitchburg Star
- County launches support program for at-risk youth – Fitchburg Star
- January 22 — 6:00 pm (Unjust Deeds: A History of Racial Covenants in Dane County) – City of Middleton
- DeForest data center petition hits snag – WORT 89.9 FM
- Sun Prairie’s Columbus Street Water Tower restoration completed – WKOW Channel 27
- New Verona Community Center opens with ribbon-cutting Friday – WMTV Channel 15
- This land is my land – Isthmus
Education
- School bus safety push leads to 460% rise in Dane County citations – WMTV Channel 15
- Investigation calls for Title IX review at Sun Prairie West after sex crime charges – Fox 47
- A new Humanities building and other developments UW-Madison has in the works this year – State Journal
Austerity/War on the Poor
Spring Elections
- Area school board races set for spring election – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Candidate steps up for open Vienna seat – Waunakee Tribune
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
City of Madison
- Dec 17, 2025 (independent Monitor report) – City of Madison
- Breese Stevens Field organizers seeking to bring more concerts to the Near East Side venue – State Journal
- WisDOT Beltline Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Discussion 5:00 PM tonight (1/7) at the Madison Transportation Commission – Alder Bill Tishler
- 2025 Housing Tracker Year in Review: New homes surpass annual average, focus on affordability – City of Madison
- Dave Zweifel: Sticker shock from your property taxes? Here’s who to blame – WisPolitics
-
Leaves Make-up Collection Attempt Jan 7-8 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Deforest comes out to debate data center – State Journal
- Petition for DeForest data center referendum falls short – State Journal
- Petition to limit DeForest annexation processes fails at village board meeting – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie hosts election open house to educate voters – WMTV Channel 15
- Stoughton seeks new police chief as Jenks retires – WKOW Channel 27
- Emails reveal conversations between DeForest Village President, QTS – WKOW Channel 27
- Roads reopen after water main break in Middleton – Channel3000.com
- Stoughton police chief retiring, city seeks applicants – Fox 47
- DeForest board takes no action on residents’ petition – Sun Prairie Star
- Century Avenue reopens after Middleton water main break – WMTV Channel 15
- News Flash • We’re Hiring: Building Inspector – City of Verona
- Waunakee Village Board considers changes for event permits – Waunakee Tribune
- Water main break closes part of Century Ave. at Branch Street in Middleton – Channel3000.com
- Water main break on Century Ave causes traffic delays in Middleton – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Investigation criticizes how Sun Prairie school officials handled sexual allegations against former dean – State Journal
- Student suspended for ‘rumors’ about Sun Prairie West dean who was later charged with sex crimes – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie parents call for accountability after district’s independent investigation – WMTV Channel 15
- Meet Oregon’s superintendent finalists aiming to shape the district’s future – WKOW Channel 27
- MMSD hosting transition nights for incoming freshmen – Fox 47
- Why are Madison School Board elections unlike any other in Wisconsin? – State Journal
- Sun Prairie School District’s sexual misconduct investigation released – Sun Prairie Star
Spring Elections
- See who’s going to be on the ballot in April – State Journal
- Sun Prairie City Council seat to remain vacant until April – State Journal
- Sun Prairie Alder Cassi Benedict resigns, seat to remain vacant – Sun Prairie Star
- Three Sun Prairie City Council seats draw challengers in spring election – Sun Prairie Star
- Who’s running for office in Madison this spring? – Isthmus
- Several in race for three open Waunakee trustee seats – Waunakee Tribune
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
City of Madison
- Expect longer wait times for Metro Transit, as bus fleet undergoes repairs – State Journal
- Man stole baseball bats, bashed vehicles at Madison’s Fleet Services, police say – State Journal
- Metro Transit temporarily reducing service to repair bus fleet – Fox 47
- Madison area ice rinks closed amid thawing temperatures – State Journal
- Wexford Park Brush Burning – Alder John Guequierre
- Leaf and Yard Waste Make-up Collection Attempt – Alder John Guequierre
- Metro Transit reducing service to make repairs to bus fleet – WKOW Channel 27
- Temporary Service Reduction – City of Madison
Dane County
- DeForest village board declines data center referendum – Channel3000.com
- Village of DeForest board declines action on petition against data center after attorney’s warning – WKOW Channel 27
- Private dollars backing Coliseum renovations could come with hidden co… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Here’s who’s running for state Supreme Court and Madison, Dane County races – State Journal
- Draft Strategic Urban Forestry Management Plan Available for Review & Comment – city of Fitchburg
- DeForest Village Board to consider data center annexation petition at 6 tonight – State Journal
- Heyday subject property annexed into Waunakee – Waunakee Tribune
- Melissa Agard: Promises made, promises kept in Dane County in 2025 – WisPolitics
- Deerfield consolidates building committee – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
Education
- Waunakee School District considers opening 4K options at elementary schools – Waunakee Tribune
- Report outlines failures in response to sexual abuse allegations in Sun Prairie, including suspension of girls who made allegations – Madison365
- Independent report cites failures in Sun Prairie school district’s handling of abuse allegations – WMTV Channel 15
- Independent investigation finds Sun Prairie West staff failed to act on rumors about former dean’s misconduct – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie releases investigation into staff mandatory reporting of sex crimes – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie releases investigation into staff mandatory reporting of sex crimes – Fox 47
Austerity/War on the Poor
- In the 608: How you can help The River Food Pantry’s big move this month – Channel3000.com
Spring Elections
- Who’s running for Madison School Board and City Council this year – Cap Times
- Both Madison School Board seats on April’s ballot will be contested – State Journal
- Candidates for Madison City Council, Dane County Board – State Journal
Monday, January 5, 2026
(Apologies, I think I lost some articles here in a technical glitch)
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 1/5/26 – Forward Lookout
- Leaves and Yard Waste Make-up Collection Attempt – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison leaf collection make-up scheduled due to November snowstorm – WKOW Channel 27
- New Year’s Dissonance…and This Week’s Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Beltline at Transportation Commission; Dial Your Ride; DeForest Trails – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard is optimistic about 2026 – Cap Times
- Dane County Week Ahead 1/5/26 – Forward Lookout
- Sun Prairie Fire and EMS chief speaks on end of service to surrounding communities – WKOW Channel 27
- Awards Open – City of Middleton
- Lewis Park Ice Rinks Closed – City of McFarland
- Sun Prairie named an AARP Age Friendly Community – Sun Prairie Star
Education
Austerity/War on the Poor
- River Food Pantry hosting pop-up pantries in January – Channel3000.com
Sunday, January 4, 2026
City of Madison
- Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings, Snow Removal, and Event Highlights for the Week of January 5, 2026 – Alder Julia Matthews
- Madison snow plows preparing for freezing rain and wintry mix – WMTV Channel 15
- Save the date for PIM on Virginia Terrace reconstruction; Woodland reserve at Plan Commission on January 12; Lots of birding events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- January 5, 2026 blog post – Alder Joann Pritchett
- City Meetings and Updates Week of January 5 – Alder Derek Field
Dane County
- The Element tenants come forward in Sun Prairie – Sun Prairie Star
- Monona city clerk stepping down after nearly 13 years with city – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Saturday, January 3, 2026
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 5, 2026 – Alder Jon Duncan
- Madison plans to connect 2 major bike paths to improve safety – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Week of January 5, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of January 5, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Spring Elections
- City of Sun Prairie to host election open house – Sun Prairie Star
Friday, January 2, 2026
City of Madison
- 10 housing developments that will change Madison in 2026 – State Journal
Dane County
- Verona will explore a joint fire/EMS district with Fitchburg, Oregon – Verona Press
- Waunakee among police departments adding drones to the tool chest – Waunakee Tribune
- Promises made, promises kept in 2025 – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County Supervisor April Kigeya resigns – Waunakee Tribune
- Bill Information Update – City of Middleton
- Info Session: – City of Middleton
Education
- Sun Prairie school district: State special ed funding shortfall ‘disappointing’ – Sun Prairie Star
- Report calls for centralization, consolidation at UW-Madison – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison report proposes changes after DEI chief was demoted for overspending – State Journal
- Racial disparities in discipline persist in Madison schools despite all efforts – State Journal
- Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District reports highest-ever DPI report card scores
– Madison365
Spring Elections
- Sun Prairie invites locals to election open house for transparency – WKOW Channel 27
Thursday, January 1, 2026
City of Madison
- $1M donation advances plans for family life center on Madison’s South Side – WMTV Channel 15
- New Year, New Office Hours, New Neighborhood Grant Opportunity + Sidewalk Clearing Update + Tree Collection – Alder Will Ochowicz
Dane County
- Cambridge Fire and EMS Commission going into 2026 with no new budget – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Sun Prairie’s referendum outreach campaign soon underway – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County: Statement on upcoming closure of Tellurian Detox Services – WisPolitics