Thursday, April 30, 2026
City of Madison
- Historic Wilson Street office building poised to become Madison Amtrak station – WisPolitics
- Madison’s dream bike network could take decades to build, planners say – Cap Times
- Wisconsin Elections Commission investigating late ballots – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison housing week aims to address housing crisis – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin Elections Commission investigation into late-arriving Madison ballots – Channel3000.com
- WEC launches investigation into late-arriving Madison ballots on election night – Channel3000.com
- Madison releases total 2026 complaints and citations for unshoveled snow this winter – WKOW Channel 27
- The Efficiency Navigator Program is Accepting New Applicants – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wisconsin Elections Commission votes to investigate late-arriving ballots in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- Sidewalk clearing complaints double in Madison amid snowier winter – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County grant to address food insecurity – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County grant to address food insecurity – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Agard adds new member to executive office staff – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie museum board requests short-term staff hire – Sun Prairie Star
- Both Welcome to Cambridge signs now up – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Public Health Madison Dane County employee arrested, charged with drug trafficking – Madison365
- Verona Police Department holding Bike Safety Rodeo – Channel3000.com
- Cambridge village board rezoning land east of Kwik Trip for potential housing – Cambridge News and Deerfield Indpendent
Education
- Jay Rothman: I was president of Wisconsin’s UW System. It needs reform. – WisPolitics
- Madison school district officials not worried about enrollment numbers – Channel3000.com
- UW system launches search for UW-Madison’s next chancellor – State Journal
- Former Madison schools aide police say fed student dog food won’t be charged – State Journal
- Sun Prairie Area School District to not hold school on Friday, May 1 – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie School District cancels school for Friday – State Journal
- Sun Prairie School District cancels school for Friday, May 1, due to staff absences – Sun Prairie Star
- Committee named for UW-Madison chancellor search – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie Area School District cancels school Friday due to staff absences for ‘May Day’ national day of action – WKOW Channel 27
- Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named – UW-Madison
- School canceled May 1 due to staff absences – State Journal
- Sun Prairie schools cancel Friday classes over staff absences for immigrant rights protest – Channel3000.com
Other
- Nuses with St. Mary’s and Dean-SSM clinics to organize union – WKOW Channel 27
- Cap Times reporters form union, seek recognition – Cap Times
- Cap Times reporters form union – Isthmus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison considers pay-by-demand parking in one of its most popular neighborhoods – State Journal
- UW-Madison students unveiling Madison Public Market website redesign – Channel3000.com
- Invitation from MMSD: Help Them Build for the Future – Alder Derek Field
- Reminder: Downtown Plan Open House – Alder Mike Verveer
- Southwest Area Plan/Hampshire Place Road Extension – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Revised Hong Kong Cafe redevelopment gets the green light – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison’s long-awaited public market nears summer opening – WKOW Channel 27
- Property Assessment Notices 2026 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison Police Department East District Town Hall – Alder Sabrina Madison
Dane County
- Sheriff says losing flock cameras will ‘significantly impact’ Dane County crime investigations – WKOW Channel 27
- City opts out of feasibility study for Fire/EMS district – Verona Press
- Village of DeForest to reevaluate parts of sex offender residency restrictions – Sun Prairie Star
- DeForest fluoride challenge awaits judge’s decision – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- One City Schools wants more public funds. It faces stiff opposition. – Cap Times
- MMSD seeks community input in renaming César Chávez Elementary School – WMTV Channel 15
- Former Sun Prairie West dean sentenced to 18 years in prison – Sun Prairie Star
- Madison will rename César Chávez Elementary School – Madison365
- MMSD begins accepting proposals for César Chávez Elementary name change – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison coyotes are becoming a more familiar sight. Why? – Cap Times
- Madison’s next Downtown Area Plan open house set for Thursday – State Journal
- City approves Hong Kong Cafe redevelopment on Regent Street – State Journal
- Madison holding second public feedback event for downtown initiative – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Animal rights group files lawsuit against Ridglan Farms, Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office – Channel3000.com
- San Damiano Park renovations excite some Monona residents – WMTV Channel 15
- Ridglan Farms activists sue Dane County executive, sheriff – Cap Times
- Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Verona Press
- Asphalt Repair and Paving • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Employee assistance program benefits for Monona staff – State Journal
- Animal rights group files lawsuit against Ridglan Farms, Dane County Sheriff’s Office – Channel3000.com
Education
- Cesar Chavez Elementary will be renamed, after NY Times investigation into namesake – State Journal
- Teachers in Madison, Milwaukee plan to demonstrate in support of immigrants Friday – Wisconsin Pubic Radio
- McFarland School District eyes meal fee increases – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- MMSD renames Cesar Chavez Elementary amid sexual abuse allegations from NY Times article – WKOW Channel 27
- Former Sun Prairie dean of students sentenced to 18 years in federal sex crimes case – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison teachers rally for equal pay – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW-Madison student creates campus housing rental marketplace app – Daily Cardinal
- Former Sun Prairie West dean gets maximum sentence of 18 years in federal prison – State Journal
- Study finds that UW-Madison plays key economic role in Wisconsin – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison school district hosting 14 community input sessions – Channel3000.com
- Waunakee’s 4K open enrollment applications ‘historically low’ for now – Waunakee Tribune
- Former Sun Prairie dean sentenced in federal child sex crimes case – Channel3000.com
- Madison school board votes to rename Cesar Chávez Elementary following allegations – Channel3000.com
- Former Sun Prairie West High School dean sentenced for producing child pornography – WKOW Channel 27
Monday, April 27, 2026
City of Madison
- Community Connection- Week of April 27th, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/27/26 – Forward Lookout
- Follow Imagination Center updates, Madison Fire would like your input, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 27, 2026 and new business summaries – Alder Sabrina Madison
- A light week in local government – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- 1100 Block of Regent St, South District MPD, and more updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Community, Connection, and a Vibrant Spring in Madison – Alder Badri Lankella
- Northside Advocacy, Regent Street Redux, and Jobs – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- PARCC celebrates federal grant with local partner efforts – Waunakee Tribune
- Animal rights group files lawsuit against Ridglan Farms and Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office – Channel3000.com
- A light week in local government – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- City of Verona announces selection of next Fire Chief – WMTV Channel 15
- Animal rights activists sue Ridglan Farms, Dane County – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Animal rights attorney files class action lawsuit against Ridglan Farms, Dane County officials – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Madison public schools projected to lose 700 students in next 5 years – Cap Times
- Cottage Grove board approves school site plan change – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Sunday, April 26, 2026
City of Madison
- City News and Events – District 10 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 27, 2026 – Alder Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford
- West High students shine; Public information meeting on Odana Golf Park; Envision Downtown Madison; Recycling survey and more! – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 27, 2026 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Volunteer to Represent District 20 Alder – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison Week Ahead 4/27/26 – Forward Lookout
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 27th – Alder Julia Matthews
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 27 – Alder Derek Field
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 27, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 27, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 4/27/28 – Forward Lookout
- Fish Hatchery Road apartment project would be tallest in Fitchburg – State Journal
Saturday, April 25, 2026
City of Madison
- Common Council New Business Summaries – April 21, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Special Event Traffic Impacts – Alder Mike Verveer
Dane County
- Owens elected Sun Prairie City Council president – Sun Prairie Star
Friday, April 24, 2026
City of Madison
- City officials discuss preparation, safety measures ahead of Mifflin Block party – Daily Cardinal
- Madison officials prepare for Mifflin Block Party as 10,000 expected to attend – Badger Herald
- Judge denies Madison council president’s request for restraining order against former challenger – Channel3000.com
- Madison could see a higher minimum wage with proposed state bill – Daily Cardinal
- Judge won’t issue injunction against Madison alder or her constituent – State Journal
- Jam-packed Saturday in Madison brings street closures, traffic – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County Regional Airport sets record in TSA screenings – WMTV Channel 15
- Celebrating Arbor Day in Verona • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Dane County airport sets new record for TSA screenings – State Journal
- MMoCA Gallery Night – City of Middleton
- Public safety and human services committee overview – State Journal
- 2026 Street & Utility Improvements Work to Begin April 27 – City of McFarland
- Make Music Sun Prairie set for June 21 – Sun Prairie Star
- McFarland wrestles with short-term rental homes – Cap Times
- Dane County Board ends Flock cameras contract, citing privacy alarms – Cap Times
- Dane Co. airport on track for another big year after record-breaking March – Channel3000.com
- Law enforcement officers accused of excessive force at Ridglan Farms – Isthmus
Education
- Madison schools to be closed May 1 as teachers demonstrate in support of immigrants – State Journal
- MMSD cancels school May 1 after staff signals mass absence for May Day protests – WKOW Channel 27
- Two Oregon schools briefly placed on secure hold for swatting – WMTV Channel 15
- The reality of school enrollment decline – Waunakee Tribune
- Why this Madison campus ranked among the best US colleges for women – Cap Times
- Initial designs revealed for new Sennett, Cherokee Heights middle schools – State Journal
- MMSD cancels school, after-school care for Friday, May 1 – WMTV Channel 15
- MMSD announces school closure on May 1 – Madison365
- Madison schools closed May 1 for immigrant rights protest – Channel3000.com
Thursday, April 23, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison plants hundreds of trees each year. Which streets get them? – Cap Times
- Pedestrians, parking take priority in Regent Street redesign – WORT 89.9 FM
- Mifflin Street Block Party prompts downtown street closures Saturday – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison launches curb management project – Channel3000.com
- North, Zoo beaches earn ‘B’ on report cards for water quality – State Journal
- Full closure of South Broom Street in downtown Madison starts Thursday – WMTV Channel 15
Dane County
- Sheriff’s Office: No ‘walk through’ at Ridglan Farms – State Journal
- Monona gives the go-ahead to transform San Damiano Park, Frank Allis House – State Journal
- County has reduced 2027 budget deficit – Verona Press
- Neidinger, Prill, Leamy sworn in as McFarland village trustees – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- May 2026 Senior News is Available – City of McFarland
- DeForest appoints new village president – WKOW Channel 27
- McFarland cuts ribbon for new solar facility – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Oakland residents speak out against longer EMS response times – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- DeForest Windsor Fire Station #2 to break ground next month – Sun Prairie Star
- Program could stem annexation threats in Vienna – Waunakee Tribune
- Board OKs joint Fire/EMS plan with Fitchburg – Fitchburg Star
- More apartments proposed near planned Fitchburg Chick-fil-A – State Journal
Education
- UW Housing limits dorm guests Mifflin weekend – Daily Cardinal
- ASM leaders propose amendment to expand UW election day policy to include early voting – Badger Herald
- Enrollment data lays the groundwork for MMSD redistricting – WORT 89.9 FM
- Why do UW System leaders keep leaving? – Daily Cardinal
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison Common Council delays changes to independent police monitor ordinance – Madison365
- Madison Common Council elects Sabrina Madison, Carmella Glenn president, VP – Madison365
- Madison Common Council delays police oversight decisions until summer – Channel3000.com
- South Broom Street Closure Update – Alder Mike Verveer
- Elected to Serve as Madison’s Common Council President – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Accusations swirl, as Madison alders consider reforming police oversig… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison reveals safety plan ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison officials highlight safety concerns for balconies in Mifflin Street Block Party – Channel3000.com
- Madison girds for Mifflin Street Block Party – State Journal
- Mifflin Street Block Party: How Madison organizations are coming together to ensure safety at the annual event – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison police to host town hall meetings on public safety – State Journal
- Madison’s police monitor office threatens legal action against the city – Isthmus
- Madison offering online recycling classes to educate residents – Channel3000.com
- Madison Parks encourages community to volunteer for annual ‘Earth Day Challenge’ – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison police hosting district town halls – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Getting to know Sean Young, Marshall’s newest village trustee – Sun Prairie Star
- Henry Vilas Zoo throws farewell celebration for red panda – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County lake levels steady after storms, but experts watching impact of recent runoff – WKOW Channel 15
- Middleton welcomes new mayor, council members – Channel3000.com
- DOT: Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Verona Press
- Madison reveals safety plan ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison reveals safety plan ahead of Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday – WMTV Channel 15
- Stoughton neighbors work to save land to protect Lake Kegonsa – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Parks celebrates Earth Day with tree planting and cleanup – Channel3000.com
- Council OKs plans for future housing, forestry – Fitchburg Star
- Henry Vilas Zoo says goodbye to ‘Bandit’ the red panda – Channel3000.com
- Read more… (Welcome New Mayor & Council Members) – City of Middleton
- Earth Day in Verona • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Henry Vilas Zoo to become fossil fuel-free by 2040 – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane Co. executive announces goal to make zoo fossil fuel-free by 2040 – Channel3000.com
- Program could stem annexation threats in Vienna – Sun Prairie Star
- ‘Bon voyage, Bandit’: Red panda to leave Henry Vilas for conservation breeding effort – Daily Cardinal
- County seeking more ‘Climate Champions’ – Verona Press
- Basswood Drive Temporary Closure • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Sheriff’s office request for walk-through at Ridglan Farms denied – Channel3000.com
- Metro Transit Maintenance Issues – Possible Disruptions • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Education
- $25 million Morgridge donation brings new engineering building closer to finish line – Daily Cardinal
- MMSD seeks public input on elementary school renaming – WKOW Channel 27
- Kristin Eschenfelder tapped as UW-Madison interim L&S Dean – WORT 89.9 FM
- Verona school board approves multiple monitoring reports – Fitchburg Star
- Madison school district celebrates sustainability progress this Earth Day – Channel3000.com
- Deadline approaches for school renaming proposals in Madison – Channel3000.com
Other
- Rep. Mark Pocan urges state to protect Ridglan Farms’ dogs
- Madison Teachers join immigrant rights march on May 1 – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
City of Madison
- “I care about solving people’s problems.” Campus-area alder Ellen Zhang prioritizes equity and affordability – Madison365
- Madison police monitor opposes proposed oversight restrictions – Channel3000.com
- Broom Street set to close starting Thursday – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison alder granted restraining order against former opponent – Channel3000.com
- Madison Metro may cancel some bus trips due to fleet issues – Channel3000.com
- Broom Street closing for John Nolen Drive reconstruction project – Channel3000.com
- Assessor duties, property assessment and review process – State Journal
- Call for performers: Make Music Madison opens registration for 14th annual event – WMTV Channel 15
- Celebrate National Library Week at Madison Public Library – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Common Council elects new president, welcomes 2 alders – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Metro may cancel bus trips due to fleet issues – Channel3000.com
- Madison Common Council announces new leadership – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo bids farewell to red panda ‘Bandit’ – Channel3000.com
- Cambridge village board seeking applications for vacant trustee seat – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Dane County Board begins new term, elects officers – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Board of Supervisors’ 2026-28 term begins – Channel3000.com
- DATCP denies Dane County Sheriff’s Office request to inspect Ridglan Farms – WKOW Channel 27
- Fitchburg senior center to host caregiver day event in conjunction with regular support group – WKOW Channel 27
- Monona City Council approves first phase of San Damiano plan – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Sheriff’s office request for walk-through denied at Ridglan Farms – Channel3000.com
- DATCP denies sheriff’s office request for walk-through at Ridglan Farms – Channel3000.com
- Woods Edge Road to Timber Ridge Trail • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Waunakee Village Board approves Tasting Room tobacco license – Waunakee Tribune
- E. Cheryl Parkway Temporary Closure – Between Lacy and Greenmarket • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Final Pick-up 4/27 – City of Middleton
- Monona Common Council approves plan to transform San Damiano Park – WMTV Channel 15
- Last chance to see Vilas Zoo’s red panda – State Journal
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office, Fitchburg Police: Suspicious item found on Ochalla Drive identified as airsoft grenade – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie Utilities to unveil new facility – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane Co. housing market facing slower inventory growth, faster price increases than expected – WisPolitics
- Monona Common Council approves first phase of San Damiano Park redesign – Channel3000.com
- Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins April 20 – City of Monona
- Dining on Lake Monona? – Isthmus
Education
- Faculty Senate sets start of fall 2027 semester for Sept. 2 – UW-Madison
- UW-Madison plans to air condition 3 dorms, reducing total beds – Cap Times
- UW–Madison leadership seeks employee feedback on administrative services – UW-Madison
- UW-Madison Lakeshore dorms to get $79.2 million in upgrades, including A/C – State Journal
- Wisconsin Union to move forward on renovation to Hoofers’ Lake Lab – Badger Herald
- MMSD launches new podcast focused on local education issues – WKOW Channel 27
- How the Madison School District is determining new attendance boundaries – State Journal
- Madison Metro expects delays as bus fleet goes in for repairs – State Journal
- UW Madison Engineering Center receives $25 million donation – WMTV Channel 15
- Community gets deeper look at Waunakee schools’ referendum survey – Waunakee Tribune
- UW-Madison gifted $25 million for new engineering building – State Journal
- UW-Madison engineering building gets $25M boost from former Cisco president, his wife – Channel3000.com
Monday, April 20, 2026
City of Madison
- Shelter Friends raises over $1 million for first 24-hour men’s shelter – WKOW Channel 27
- Volunteers needed to monitor bacteria, water clarity at Madison area lakes – WKOW Channel 27
- Let’s Talk About Air Quality – Alder John Guequierre
- Questions we have about the Madison Public Market – Isthmus
- Weekly Highlights, Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Staff Update, Neighborhood Grant Update, Proposed Amendments to Office of Independent Monitor Ordinances, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- AAA Bike Plan, Northside discussion, and decisions on Regent – Madison Bikes
- Scheduled Burn Change (From Blackhawk to Flagstone Park) Update – Alder Joann Pritchett
- SOS: Madison ambulance bill finally zeroed out – State Journal
- Community Connection- Week of April 20th, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Use report-a-problem for spring potholes and minor storm damage; Watch out for scammers after storms; Please comment on pedestrian and bike plans; Lots of announcements and events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Shelter Friends of Dane County raises $1 million from fundraising efforts – WMTV Channel 15
Dane County
- Board calls for investigation into sheriff’s use of force; Ridglan Farms responds to manure citation – WKOW Channel 27
- Bandit leaving Henry Vilas Zoo – WMTV Channel 15
- Town of Blue Mounds neighbors voice safety concerns after chaotic Ridglan Farms protest – WMTV Channel 15
- Ridglan Farms’ manure moat violated law, county says – State Journal
- Law enforcement blocks Ridglan Farms operation, leading to injuries an… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Red panda Bandit departing Henry Vilas Zoo – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District named Laboratory of the Year – Channel3000.com
- County board cuts sheriff’s funding for license plate readers – Fitchburg Star
- Dane County supervisors may seek third-party review after weekend protest at Ridglan Farms – WKOW Channel 27
- Ridglan Farms cited for manure-filled trench built to stop protesters – Channel3000.com
- Frontier utility work throughout the Village – City of McFarland
- Animal rights activists hold vigil at Ridglan Farms– Badger Herald
- Dane County Board Axes Flock Camera Funding – WORT 89.9 FM
- Wisconsin authorities arrest about 25 protesters at Ridglan beagle breeding facility – WisPolitics
- It’s National Library Week! • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Rethinking waste and building a more sustainable future – Herald-Indepdendent and McFarland Thistle
Education
- Madison College hosts ribbon cutting for solar array and energy storage system – WKOW Channel 27
- Local school district receives sustainability award – Channel3000.com
- 4.20.26 Special Board of Education Meeting in Open Session – WORKSHOP followed by Closed Session – MMSD youTube
- Regents recognize Mnookin’s service, contributions – UW-Madison
- How UW-Madison is responding to a spike in students with disabilities – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie Board of Education selects Dr. Antoine Reed as superintendent – Madison365
- Dane County pulls funding for Flock license plate cameras – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Madison College celebrates Earth Week with new project – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Area Technical College launches solar and storage project for Earth Week – Channel3000.com
Other
- Reflecting on Tone Madison’s Legacy – WORT 89.9 FM
- JustDane’s Jazz for Justice returns April 30 at Atwood Music Hall – Madison365
Sunday, April 19, 2026
City of Madison
- Information About Proposed Amendments to Office of Independent Monitor Ordinances – Alder Derek Field
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 20 – Alder Derek Field
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 20th – Alder Jon Duncan
- Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
- Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins April 20 – City of Monona
- Activists no match for officers at Ridglan Farms; animal rights leader still in jail – State Journal
- Why do activists want to shut down Dane County dog breeder? – State Journal
Other
- Madison families protest UW Health’s halt of transgender youth care – WMTV Channel 15
Saturday, April 18, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison’s Independent Police Oversight Is Three Days From Being Gutted – 77 Square Miles
- City panel eyes pedal tour license, outdoor lighting work – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane County police tear-gas, arrest animal activists at Ridglan Farms – Cap Times
- Animal rights activists storm Dane County dog breeding facility– Wisconsin Public Radio
- Animal rights activists break into Ridglan Farms – Channel3000.com
- Animal activists attempt raid at beagle research facility, Ridglan Farms – WKOW Channel 27
- County residents urged to prepare for potential severe weather – Verona Press
- Animal rights activists break into Ridglan Farms ahead of scheduled protest – Channel3000.com
- Tear gas, arrests reported as more than 1,000 activists attempt break-in at Ridglan Farms – WMTV Channel 15
- Animal rights activists plan large-scale protest action at Dane County dog breeding facility – Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, April 17, 2026
City of Madison
- Controversial Madison Department of Civil Rights leader to retire – Cap Times
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 20, 2026 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison police watchdog mishandled sensitive data, police chief says – State Journal
- Madison Public Market vendors face high buildout costs, required contractors – Madison365
- Madison council member gets restraining order against constituent, former challenger – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane County Board votes to remove funding for Flock system – WMTV Channel 15
- Cambridge Fire and EMS commission concerned about what’s next – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- City and Town of Sun Prairie work towards cooperative plan – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County Board votes to cut funding for Flock license-plate reader cameras – Waunakee Tribune
- DeForest Windsor area sees residential, commercial, tourism growth – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County to end Flock contract, remove license plate cameras – State Journal
- DHS Urges Caution During Storm and Flood Cleanup – Verona Press
- City asks skateboarders to help design new park – Verona Press
- Respect the runoff: City partnering with Adopt-a-Drain program – Verona Press
- Dane County Board votes to cut funding for Flock license-plate reader cameras – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane Co. Emergency Management outlines criteria for activating warning sirens – Channel3000.com
- 2 Dane County supervisors endorse break-in at beagle research facility – State Journal
- Dane County Board of Supervisors: Votes to withdraw funds for Flock license plate reader contract – WisPolitics
- Dane County Exec. Agard calls for calm ahead of planned protest at Ridglan Farms – WMTV Channel 15
Education
- MMSD shifting middle school release time next school year – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie selects new superintendent – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie picks its next school superintendent – State Journal
- Madison school district cancels all afterschool activities Friday for severe weather – Channel3000.com
- School board OKs new health insurance plan – Fitchburg Star
- Sun Prairie schools pick new superintendent after months-long search – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie Board of Education makes pick for district’s next superintendent – WMTV Channel 15
Spring Elections
Other
Thursday, April 16, 2026
City of Madison
- Pheasant Branch project aims to prevent floods – WKOW Channel 27
- Storm Updates: Watch Out for Scammers, Storm Cleanup, and More Severe Weather Friday – Alder Derek Field
- Madison weighs short term safety changes on Park Street – WORT 89.9 FM
- Solar panels at Olbrich Gardens, other city property damaged by hail – State Journal
- West Side Alder Districts – SAVE THE DATE – May 20 – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Your well being – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Traffic expected around Alliant Energy Center as Midwest Horse Fair returns – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison police: Fleet of squad cars damaged by storms – Channel3000.com
- Madison updates absentee ballot process after failing to count 193 votes in 2024 – Daily Cardinal
Dane County
- Dane County Board cuts funding for controversial license plate reader system – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Board ends funding for license plate reader system – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Board recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Board honors former county board supervisor – Channel3000.com
- Water main break reported in Fitchburg – Channel3000.com
- Activists respond to sheriff’s message on Ridglan Farms, county exec calls for de-escalation – Channel3000.com
- Schumann and Park Hill Circle Area • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Village of Marshall to pay off Town of Sun Prairie EMS buyout early – Sun Prairie Star
- City of Fitchburg Adopts Housing Plan to Guide Future Growth • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Drug Take Back Day – City of Monona
- Dane County sheriff warns activists ahead of planned beagle ‘rescue’ – State Journal
- Dane Co. commission says red light, stop sign violations doubled from last year – Channel3000.com
- Dane County sheriff draws line as activists plan second beagle operation at Ridglan Farms
– WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Madison Metropolitan School District to change release time for middle schools starting next fall – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison school costs may increase by up to $40.5 million next year – State Journal
- Campus teaching workload policy, webpage released – UW-Madison
Other
- Dane County food pantries work together to get 20-ton beef delivery – WMTV Channel 15
- Annual electric residential services moratorium set to expire – Badger Herald
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
City of Madison
- Regent Street developer asked to add more retail space to 6-story project – State Journal
- Transportation Commission proposes new Park St. safety measures – WKOW Channel 27
- MPD internal investigations rarely lead to discipline – WORT 89.9 FM
- “A victim of its own design,” demolition plan moves ahead for Mast… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Police assessing storm damage to squad car fleet – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison police: Fleet of squad car damaged by storms – Channel3000.com
- South Madison neighborhood faces ‘a lot of cleanup’ after powerful storm – State Journal
- Amtrak’s plans to restore passenger rail in Madison are on track – Cap Times
- Madison LakeWay commissioning environmentally-based artwork – Daily Cardinal
- “Old Problems, Young Solutions” provides unique opportunity for local youth to connect with Madison alders – Madison365
- New District 20 Alder: Barbara Harrington-McKinney – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Sandburg Park playground equipment, Parks Alive summer dates, Feedback from Sandburg students, Office hours updates, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 13, 2026 – Alder Sabrina Madison
Dane County
- Sun Prairie to recognize May as Affordable Housing Month – Sun Prairie Star
- Hail damage at Dane County Regional Airport leaves travelers dealing with costly repairs – WMTV Channel 15
- Hail storm leaves hundreds of cars damaged at Madison airport parking lots – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office responds to upcoming Riglan Farms protest – WMTV Channel 15
- April 13-17 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week – Verona Press
- City approves annexation agreement with Epic Systems – Verona Press
- Hydrant Flushing – City of Middleton
- Dane County Exec Agard: Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Dane County – WisPolitics
- DeForest residents clean up after storm uproots trees, knocks out power near Western Green Area Park – WMTV Channel 15
- Animal rights activists plan demonstration at Ridglan Farms – Channel3000.com
Education
- ‘We had to celebrate it big’: Union South celebrates 15th anniversary with student events – WMTV Channel 15
- Wisconsin Union honors 15 years of Union South – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie superintendent finalists meet the public – Sun Prairie Star
- Writing a focus of recent DeForest School District report – sun Prairie Star
Other
- Dane County food pantries receive major protein donation – Channel3000.com
- UnityPoint Health to cut 207 IT jobs, outsource functions to vendors – WKOW Channel 27
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
City of Madison
- Warner Park Community Recreation Center expansion nears completion – State Journal
- Master Hall demolition OKed: Madison building deemed so unique it can’t be saved – State Journal
- Madison planners aim to close bike path gap near West Towne Mall – Cap Times
- Week of 04/13/26: The Next Two Years and Future of the PCOB and OIM – Alder Davy Mayer
- Madison crews raced to clear storm debris before second round of severe weather hit – WKOW Channel 27
- Be Prepared for Severe Weather – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Madison prepares for heavy rain and potential flooding – Cannel3000.com
- Late Madison ballots shouldn’t be counted, Republicans argue – Cap Times
- Madison Parks asking everyone to report damage to city parks – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison officials warn about flash flooding this week from storms – Cap Times
- Bathroom art at Madison Public Market to highlight water conservation – Madison Commons
Dane County
- Beware of flying debris – Waunakee Tribune
- Middleton holding upcoming Sip & Stroll – Channe3000.com
- 2026 Assessment Notices to be Mailed • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Local cyclists invited to participate in annual biking initiative in Fitchburg – Channel3000.com
- April 14 Village Board Meeting Postponed – City of McFarland
- We’re Hiring: Part-Time Case Manager • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- City Buildings Closing at 3 p.m., 4/14 Due to Severe Weather – City of Sun Prairie
- Deerfield to negotiate waste management, other contracts – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Cottage Grove board deadlocked on police station developer’s fee – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Education
- UW lab researcher arrested for reckless endangerment involving chemicals – Daily Cardinal
- MMSD cancels evening programs due to anticipated storms – Channel3000.com
- MMSD cancels evening activities amid storm threat – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison School District cancels evening programs due to severe weather – State Journal
Monday, April 13, 2026
City of Madison
- Regent Street’s Hong Kong Cafe, Choles Floral could be demolished for apartments – State Journal
- Madison launches air quality map with hourly data across city – State Journal
- Madison’s police oversight faces fresh pressure after AI slip – Cap Times
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 13, 2026 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Monday Morning Round Up 4/13/26 – Forward Lookout
- Earth Day Challenge, Brush and Yard Waste Collection, and More Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Neighbors raise concerns over Olbrich Gardens expansion plans – Isthmus
Dane County
- Neighbors work to buy, preserve land near Lake Kegonsa to prevent development – WMTV Channel 15
- Monona City Council considering changes to San Damiano – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Dane County prepares residents for Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie recognizes May as Affordable Housing Month – Channel3000.com
- .Your Recycing Wrong – City of Middleton
- New managers to take over Waunakee Farmers Market – Waunakee Tribune
Education
- Madison schools ‘new approach’ to tutoring still has skeptics – Cap Times
- MMSD has 41 National Merit Scholarship finalists, the highest number of students in Wisconsin – Madison 365
- Finalists for Sun Prairie superintendent answer questions from community – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie public Q&A with 3 superintendent finalists ahead of final interviews with school board – WKOW Channel 27
- 4.13.26 Operations Work Group – MMSD Youtube
Sunday, April 12, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 4/13/26 – Forward Lookout
- Bike Wash; Regent, Park St; Amtrak to Madison? – Madison Bikes
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 13th – Alder Jon Duncan
- Week of April 13, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 13 – Alder Derek Field
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Community Connection- Week of April 13, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Week of April 13, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Earth Day happenings; Amtrack info meeting Tuesday; Odana Hills Golf park survey open; LINKcat temporarily offline; Events & Announcements – Alder Regina Vidaver
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 4/13/26 – Forward Lookout
Education
- none yet
Saturday, April 11, 2026
City of Madison
- Neutral sells Bakers Place for $37 million, pays mural artist – Isthmus
- Amtrak Public Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 13, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
- City joins ‘Renew the Blue’ conservation initiative – Fitchburg Star
- Lack of international net migration tied to decline in Dane County 2025 population growth – Badger Herald
Education
Friday, April 10, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison library catalog system will be offline next week for a major update – State Journal
- Madison drafts updated pedestrian plan for first time since 1997 – WKOW Channel 27
- Local vendors eyeing the Madison Public Market as driver of growth – Madison Commons
- Madison unveils first pedestrian safety plan update in nearly 30 years – Channel3000.com
- Rising prices drive increased demand at Madison-area food pantry – WKOW Channel 27
- Library service app LINKcat going offline next week for updates – Channel3000.com
- Madison Streets Division announces expanded hours, new location for drop-off sites – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- City partnering with Sustain Dane on energy efficiency – Fitchburg Star
- Cross Plains announces first annual summer concert series – WKOW Channel 27
- Middleton Art Walk set for May 16 – Channel3000.com
- Fitchburg neighbors alarmed after racist graffiti found near homes – WMTV Channel 15
- An inside look at the restorative justice process in Dane County and statewide – Madison Commons
- Property assessing and tax valuation in Fitchburg – State Journal
- Art Walk Middleton date set, artists wanted – WMTV Channel 27
- Dane County Jail outpaces state prisons in opioid medications – Cap Times
- Verona looking for public input on new skatepark design – WKOW Channel 27
- Verona joins ‘Adopt a Storm Drain’ program – Channel3000.com
- DeForest Village Board awards $11 million DeForest Yards TIF request – Sun Prairie Star
- City of Verona asks for public’s help in designing new skatepark – WMTV Channel 15
- Learn more… (Traffic Study Info Meeting, April 20) – City of Middleton
- Adopt a Storm Drain in Verona • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Verona asks skateboarders for help designing new skatepark – Channel3000.com
Education
- Madison School District, United Way sunsetting Schools of Hope tutoring program – State Journal
- Kristin Eschenfelder tapped as interim L&S Dean – Daily Cardinal
- Sun Prairie School District names 3 superintendent finalists – State Journal
- Three finalists named in Sun Prairie superintendent search – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie superintendent search narrowed to three finalists – Sun Prairie Star
- Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District honored for sustainability efforts – Channel3000.com
- Committee delays vote on 10 Board of Regents nominees – WisPolitics
- Universities of Wisconsin regents defend firing of former system president Jay Rothman – Channel3000.com
- 3 finalists selected for Sun Prairie superintendent – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie schools narrow superintendent search to 3 finalists, public to meet candidates April 13 – WKOW Channel 27
Spring Elections
- Heads or tails? Coin flip decides village trustee race – Channel3000.com
- Can Madison count ballots delivered after an 8 p.m. deadline? – Cap Times
Other
- Isthmus celebrates 50 years as Madison’s media staple – Channel3000.com
Thursday, April 9, 2026
City of Madison
- Lane closure on University Avenue, near Hawthorne Court, for water work – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison seeks feedback on draft pedestrian plan – WORT 89.9 FM
- University Avenue eastbound reduced to one lane this weekend – Channel3000.com
- University Avenue to go down to one lane starting on Friday – WMTV Channel 15
- Meetings next week for study on South Side Beltline overpass – State Journal
- Madison proposes first update to city pedestrian plans in 30 years – Cap Times
- Urban Forestry Planting 1,400 Trees in Spring 2026 – City of Madison
- City plans to buy East Madison Little League fields from private owner – State Journal
Dane County
- Monona Library Updates – City of Monona
- Program gets Monona seniors riding the bus – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Handling Sewer Back-ups – City of Middleton
- Community Invited to Provide Input on Skatepark Concept Designs • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Village planning bike/pedestrian study – Fitchburg Star
- New Century to host Earth Day Celebration April 20 – Verona Press
- Madison zoo continues state’s conservation education. Henry Vilas Zoo. – Daily Cardinal
- Earth Month events and Earth Day in Sun Prairie – State Journal
Education
- Kristin Eschenfelder named interim dean of UW College of Letters & Science – Badger Herald
- UW regents break silence on Rothman’s ouster – WORT 89.9 FM
- University of Wisconsin regents defend firing of former system president Jay Rothman – Channel3000.com
- Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president’s firing – Channel3000.com
- Edgewood University balances student privacy laws with calls for transparency after March arrest – WKOW Channel 27
- UW Regents reveal rifts behind UW system president’s firing – State Journal
- UW regent says former system president Rothman ‘knows the truth’ about his firing – WKOW Channel 27
- UW regent calls fired president Rothman’s statements ‘deliberately one-sided’ – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was ‘blindsided’ by his ouster – WisPolitics
- Zahner to continue as Nursing interim dean – UW-Madison
- Eschenfelder named L&S interim dean – UW-Madison
Spring Elections
- Arata-Fratta re-elected as Fitchburg mayor; Dantzler Jr., Lepper retain Alder seats – Fitchburg Star
Other
- State energy moratorium ends April 15 – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
City of Madison
- Thank You for Voting, Provisional Voting Reminder – City of Madison
- Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns April 11, 2026, with “Towering” New Weight Goal – City of Madison
- Madison election officials report smooth spring election after 2024 ballot issues – WMTV Channel 15
- New Porchlight shelter on Madison’s east side set to open this summer – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Arts Commission Seeks Artist-in-Residence for Thurber Studio – City of Madison
- Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25 at Madison Public Library – City of Madison
Dane County
- Park shelter rentals in Monona – State Journal
- Brush Collection Begins March 30th – City of Monona
- Learn more… (Construction Projects) – City of Middleton
- Dept. of Transportation: Public meeting scheduled for US 151 in Dane County – WisPolitics
Education
- Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents fires President Jay Rothman – Wisconsin Public Radio
- UW System Board of Regents moves to oust President Jay Rothman – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW–Madison ranked No. 1 producer of Peace Corps volunteers – UW Madison
- Fired UW system President Jay Rothman says he was ‘blindsided’ by ouster – State Journal
- Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says he was ‘blindsided’ by ouster – Channel3000.com
- Brian Fraley: The firing squad: Why the UW Board of Regents ousted Jay Rothman – WisPolitics
- Madison College launches fast-track, one-year barber certification program – Madison365
Spring Elections
- Gouaux wins reelection to Pleasant Springs Town Board seat 3, defeating Helland – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Voters send Cook, Miller back to Monona Grove School Board; McRae replaces Howery on McFarland School Board – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Cambridge elects new village board members – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Q&A with Fitchburg Alder Donald Dantzler Jr. – Fitchburg Star
- David Boetcher wins Waunakee Dane County Board seat – Waunakee Tribune
- Ensign and Thornburg run unopposed to secure seats on Waunakee School Board – Waunakee Tribune
- Taylor wins Supreme Court race, incumbents in Waunakee – Waunakee Tribune
- Williams, Little and Bartholf win in DeForest Village Board election – Waunakee Tribune
- Wisconsin voters decide statewide, local races in spring election – Badger Herald
- Spring Election Results – City of Monona
- Julia Arata-Fratta re-elected as Fitchburg mayor – Madison365
- Union-Endorsed Candidates Win Big – WORT 89.9 FM
- Coin flip decides Marshall Village Board three-vote tie – Sun Prairie Star
- Two Dane County incumbents booted, five newcomers to step in – Isthmus
- Williams, Little and Bartholf win in DeForest Village Board election. – Sun Prairie Star
- Voters approve majority of school referendums in 2026 Spring Election – WisPolitics
- Ellen Zhang wins District 8 election, champions affordability, public transit – Daily Cardinal
- Two new members join Madison city council: school board incumbents survive challenges – Isthmus
- Huma campaign: Huma for judge campaign: What I learned from my judicial campaign – WisPolitics
- Sun Prairie votes no on $4M public safety referendum – WKOW Channel 27
Other
- Urban Triage CEO pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, referred to First Offender Program – WKOW Channel 27
- Urban Triage CEO pleads guilty to 3 misdemeanors – WKOW Channel 15
- Urban Triage CEO Brandi Grayson pleads guilty to 3 misdemeanors – State Journal
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City of Madison
- South Broom Street closure to disrupt access to John Nolen Drive – State Journal
- Farmers’ Market means street closings in Downtown Madison – State Journal
- Madison Night Market returns – Channel3000.com
- Street Closures for Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square – City of Madison
- Applications for next Madison Youth Poet Laureate now open – Madison365
- Madison police offer free training to prepare people for active shooter events – City of Madison
- Madison police offering active shooter training for residents – Channel3000.com
- Spring Yard Waste: – City of Middleton
- New men’s shelter in Madison delayed indefinitely – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Notice of Herbicide Application – City of McFarland
- Dane County population growth slows amid immigration policy shift – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie Police Department welcomes milestone 63rd sworn officer – Sun Prairie Star
- April 2026 community updates for Sun Prairie – State Journal
- Materials management services in Sun Prairie – State Journal
- Monona Memorial Day parade route and schedule – State Journal
- Area libraries will undergo system upgrade April 12-16 – Waunakee Tribune
- Westport enacts data center moratorium – Waunakee Tribune
- Area libraries will undergo system upgrade April 12-16 – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Utility Repair on Exchange Street on Wednesday, April 8 – City of McFarland
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office adds dozen new deputies – State Journal
Education
- Most recent U.S. News Graduate program rankings, by department – UW – Madison
- UW–Madison graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News – UW – Madison
- Regents oust Jay Rothman as UW system president over his objections – Cap Times
- Regents vote unanimously to oust Rothman – Daily Cardinal
- UW Board of Regents fires Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman – State Journal
- UW Board of Regents announces transition plan after firing of system president – WKOW Channel 27
- Waunakee School District survey seeks input on high school project, extending operational referendum funding – Waunakee Tribune
- University of Wisconsin system regents set to meet behind closed doors to consider firing president – WKOW Channel 27
- 19 key moments of Jay Rothman’s tenure as UW system president – State Journal
- UW-Madison: School of Medicine and Public Health MD program ranked Tier 1 for primary care – WisPolitics
- Madison College publishes its ‘Decarbonization Plan’ – The Clarion
- Celebrating National Library Week – The Clarion
- University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents votes to fire president Jay Rothman – Badger Herald
- Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president – Wisconsin Watch
- UW Regents fire Rothman – WisPolitics
- Universities of Wisconsin board will vote on whether to fire system president who refused to quit – WMTV Channel 15
Spring Elections
- What to know before you head to the polls for spring election day – WKOW Channel 27
- Wisconsin’s spring election is today. Here’s what you need to know – State Journal
- Spring Election: 6 questions today’s vote will answer in Dane County – Cap Times
- Madison and Dane County Spring Election results – Cap Times
- Mosner Feltham, Vander Meulen win 2026 Madison School Board elections – Cap Times
- Sung, Stephan win in Sun Prairie School Board race; unopposed candidates in DeForest, Marshall retain spots – Sun Prairie Star
- City of Sun Prairie operational referendum fails – Sun Prairie Star
- Middleton, Monroe elect new mayors, incumbent wins another term in Fitchburg – WKOW Channel 27
- Ben Jones wins election as Dane County circuit court judge – WKOW Channel 27
- 2 Madison School Board members likely to be re-elected – State Journal
- Incumbent Ben Jones fends off challenge for Dane County Circuit Court seat – State Journal
- Sun Prairie voters reject tax levy referendum for additional firefighters, police officer – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie voters reject city’s $3.95 million referendum – State Journal
- Incumbents rule the day in Madison City Council, Dane County Board elections – State Journal
- Owens, Rosas and Batterman win in Sun Prairie City Council election – Sun Prairie Star
- One incumbent and two new candidates to serve on Cottage Grove village board – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Goodwill Chekwube Obieze unseats Rick Rose on Dane County Board – Madison365
- Polls close for Wisconsin Spring Election at 8 p.m. – WMTV Channel 15
- Complete Dane County-area election results – State Journal
- $3.95 million Sun Prairie referendum fails – WMTV Channel 15
- Alder candidate Bobby Gronert apologizes for ‘overbearing and unintentionally creepy’ messages to women – Daily Cardinal
- Voters in 2 cities receive multiple absentee ballots – WisPolitics
- What to know about the spring election – Channel3000.com
- Spring Election: DMV Extending Hours – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin DMV extends hours for voter ID ahead of spring election – Channel3000.com
- Today is Election Day – City of Madison
Monday, April 6, 2026
City of Madison
- REMINDER: Yard Waste Collection Set-Out Dates for Spring 2026 Now Available; Spring Collection Begins Soon – City of Madison
- Streets Division Drop-off Sites Hours Expand Starting April 11, 2026; Quann-Olin Drop-off Site Opens – City of Madison
- Former North Transfer Point near Oscar Mayer could give way to apartments – City of Madison
- Historic Breese Stevens Field set to turn 100 years old in May – Madison365
- City of Madison residents, officials impacted by nationwide planning, zoning phishing scam – Badger Herald
- City News and Events – Pedestrian Plan – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- After November 2024 ballot failure, Madison’s new clerk says changes are in place – WKOW Channel 27
- Local Air Quality Information Now Available at Love My Air Wisconsin – City of Madison
- Madison spring yard waste collection dates set – State Journal
- Week of April 6th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- New street closure in John Nolen Drive reconstruction project – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- Middleton Library week offers new family programs – Channel3000.com
- Village of Waunakee opens 2040 Comprehensive Plan Phase 2 survey – Waunakee Tribune
- Annual Dane County ‘Spring Roll Challenge’ is on – Fitchburg Star
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office swears in 12 new deputies – Waunakee Tribune
- County plans April traffic enforcement – Fitchburg Star
- Adopt a Storm Drain – City of Madison
Education
- Regents to discuss Rothman’s termination Tuesday – Daily Cardinal
- Madison Metropolitan School District to host opioid awareness and drug overdose prevention presentation – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Metropolitan School District, United Way of Dane County to transition from AmeriCorp Tutor Program – WMTV Channel 15
- MMSD asks for input on changes within school district – Channel3000.com
- 4.6.26 Instruction Work Group – MMSD YouTube
- UW Board of Regents to meet Tuesday on firing UW system president – State Journal
- UW Board of Regents to consider firing President Jay Rothman at Tuesday meeting – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on President Rothman’s future – Channel3000.com
Spring Elections
- Union Cab of Madison offering free rides to, from polls on Election Day – Channel3000.com
- Q&A with Fitchburg Alder Jake Lepper – Fitchburg Star
- What’s on the April 7 ballot – Fitchburg Star
- Madison cab company offering free rides to the polls Tuesday – State Journal
- DeForest trustee candidates host meet and greet – Sun Prairie Star
Sunday, April 5, 2026
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 6, 2026 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Tuesday is election day! Public meeting on pedestrian plan. Brush set out dates available. New John Nolen Drive traffic pattern. Events & Announcements galore! – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Church opens doors to early voters on Easter – WKOW Channel 27
- Adult Bike Ed, Perry Street Reconnection, Ped Plan, West Towne Path – Madison Bikes
- Week of April 6, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 6 – Alder Derek Field
- Week of April 6, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Disenfranchised Madison voters feel burned and ignored, but are divided over lawsuit – State Journal
Dane County
- Madison F-35 fighter jets to conduct evening training flights this week – State Journal
- Heads up: Wisconsin Air National Guard conducting training flights this week – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie reopens Slow Mow-Let It Grow registration – Sun Prairie Star
- Notice of Herbicide Application – E.D. Locke Public Library – City of McFarland
Spring Elections
- Reminder: Spring election is Tuesday, April 7 – State Journal
Other
- Goodwill hosting free electronics recycling drive at Hilldale for Earth Day – Channel3000.com
- Madison Area Community Land Trust facilitates affordable homeownership… – WORT 89.9 FM
Saturday, April 4, 2026
City of Madison
- Downtown Plan Open House and Survey – Alder Mike Verveer
- Madison dog parks get spring cleaning with help from community volunteer – WKOW Channel 27
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of April 6, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- City of Madison and FBI warn about criminals impersonating city officials – WMTV Channel 15
- Community Connection – Week of April 6th, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
Spring Elections
- Recent election and political stories – State Journal
- 2026 Spring Election Guide: Meet the Candidates – WORT 89.9 FM
Friday, April 3, 2026
City of Madison
- City of Madison, FBI warn of fraud schemes – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison hosting second round of meetings for Perry Street study – Channel3000.com
- Madison agencies increasing traffic enforcement this month – Channel3000.com
- Madison water rates to rise May 1 after Wisconsin PSC approval – WMTV Channel 15
- City to Host Second Round of Public Meetings for Perry Street Study – City of Madison
- Junction ahead: A Madison train stop is possible but nothing like the hi-speed rail plans of 16 years ago – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Madison CARES team says new vans help crisis intervention – Cap Times
- Email Phishing Scam Involving Planning and Zoning Applications and Permits – City of Madison
Dane County
- MPD, Dane County Sheriff’s Office to conduct extra patrols – WMTV Channel 15
- (Spring Leaf Pickup) Begins April 6 – City of Middleton
- Harvest Corners: Developer breaks ground on new McFarland housing project – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Road Closure Notice: Rita Ave. • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- We’re Hiring: Summer Positions • Verona, WI – City of Verona
Education
- Meet the Sun Prairie School District superintendent finalists – Sun Prairie Star
- Priced out: Why UW students choose alternative housing – Daily Cardinal
- MMSD taking suggestions on what to rename Elvehjem and Lindbergh Elementary Schools – Madison 365
- UW leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit – WisPolitics
- Madison College Spring Powwow returns April 25 – Madison365
- Fight over University of Wisconsin system president’s future draws heat from Republican leader – Channel3000.com
- Madison teacher’s texts to student highlight school policy gaps – Cap Times
Spring Elections
Other
- Gas and electric bills to rise in 2027 – WMTV Channel 15
Thursday, April 2, 2026
City of Madison
- Disenfranchised Madison voters sound off on city, lawsuit – Wisconsin Watch
- Madison rezoning proposal aims to speed up home project permits – Cap Times
- Average price for round of golf on Madison courses up $4 from last year – State Journal
- Ride the Drive 2026 set for Aug. 9 – Madison365
- Madison’s Mounted Horse Patrol returns to streets for riding season – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Water Utility customers to see nearly $5 monthly increase as utility seeks infrastructure funding – WKOW Channel 27
- Breese Stevens Field celebrating 100th anniversary with debut of Rally Madison FC – Channel3000.com
- Ride The Drive 2026 – City of Madison
- Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) Provides Decisions on Madison Water Utility’s Rate Case – City of Madison
Dane County
- RoundTrip encourages Dane County to carpool with annual Spring Roll challenge – Waunkaee Tribune
- McKee Road lane closures in Fitchburg will last until May – State Journal
- The facts on e‑Scooters and e‑Motos – Verona Press
- Fitchburg recognized as Tree City of the World for third year – WKOW Channel 27
- Miracle League of Dane County plans all-inclusive playground at Cottage Grove park – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchburg Continues to Grow as a Tree City Leader • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- City partnering with Sustain Dane on energy efficiency – City of Fitchburg
- DOT launches I-39/90/94 Corridor Project website – Waunakee Tribune
- City adds four more Bicycle Friendly Businesses – Fitchburg Star
- Revised DeForest Yards concept plan now includes a hotel – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Student-run EMS at UW-Madison? Fire, police leaders not sold yet – Cap Times
- ‘Growing rift’ cited as Regents push UW system president to leave – State Journal
- Student EMTs may soon respond to calls on UW–Madison campus under new proposal – WKOW Channel 27
- UW system President Jay Rothman was told to quit or be fired, refuses to leave – State Journal
- Former Monona Grove schools staffer charged with stealing from district – State Journal
- Samer Alatout: The quiet criminalization of student speech – WisPolitics
- Madison School District taking suggestions on what to rename Lindbergh, Elvehjem – State Journal
- Universities of Wisconsin president refuses to leave after being told to resign or be fired – Wisconsin Watch
Spring Elections
- Q&A with Fitchburg mayoral candidate Victoria LaBrosse – Fitchburg Star
- Q&A with Fitchburg Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta – Fitchburg Star
- Q&A with Oregon school board candidate Caleb Bush – Fitchburg Star
- April 7 is election day – Fitchburg Star
- Q&A with Oregon school board candidate Josh Kaurich – Fitchburg Star
Other
- Opinion: How poverty’s gravity pulls workers under – Wisconsin Watch
- 50 Moments in 50 years – Isthmus
- 50 years and counting – Isthmus
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison plans to buy East Side Salvation Army property for $3.3 million – State Journal
- Madison Fire Now Hiring for Firefighter/EMT Positions – City of Madison News
- Madison athletic fields closed due to wet conditions – Channel3000.com
- Madison parks, fields and diamonds closed due to wet conditions – WMTV Channel 15
- Plan Commission analyzes 2025 housing progress, looks to the future – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison police, fire departments to hold training exercises on Mayer Avenue – WKOW Channel 27
- MPD, MFD alert community to intermittent training sessions on Madison’s east side – WMTV Channel 15
- More road closures to take place during John Nolen Drive construction – WMTV Channel 15
- New John Nolen Drive closures announced as construction continues – Channel3000.com
- New Traffic Pattern for John Nolen Drive Construction – City of Madison
Dane County
- City of Sun Prairie receives award for excellence in financial reporting – Sun Prairie Star
- Dane County challenges residents to drive less in April – WKOW Channel 27
- Drone used by Dane County Sheriff’s Office to arrest fleeing driver – WMTV Channel 15
- Agard proclaims April as Earth Month in Dane County – Verona Press
- DOT Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Verona Press
- Madison, Dane County Clerks Tout Speedier Ballot Printing Process – WORT 89.9 FM
- Municipalities to consider what’s next for the Cambridge Fire and EMS commission – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- 2026 Leaf Collection, Yard Waste Site, and Brush Collection – City of Stoughton
- Curbside Brush Pick Up • Verona, WI – City of Verona
Education
- Madison school boundary review generates hundreds of comments – Cap Times
- UW System puts money over morals, student activists say – WORT 89.9 FM
- Thoreau Elementary staff member accused of taking naked photo of student with autism – Channel3000.com
- Affidavit: Madison School District employee fed autistic student dog food, thought it was bean dip – State Journal
- Deerfield school board tables vote on whether to add an outdoor patio to school – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Shoemaker expected to stay on as Sun Prairie West principal – Sun Prairie Star
Spring Elections
- 15 Dane County Board candidates share why they’re running – Cap Times
- Thank Goodness for Local Election Clerks – WORT 89.9 FM
- What to know before the spring election – Channel3000.com
Other