Sunday, May 31, 2026
City of Madison
- Week of June 1 Updates – Budget Engagment Sessions – Alder Will Ochowicz
- City Budget Engagement Sessions Begin Tuesday – Alder Derek Field
- Week of June 1, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Budget Engagement: Help Form the 2027 Budget – Alder John Guequierre
- Week of June 1, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Madison City Week Ahead 6/1/26 – Forward Lookout
- City Meetings and Updates Week of June 1 – Alder Derek Field
- Madison Bike Week Is Here – Madison Bikes
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Midvale Blvd work to begin 6/15; Mike Pressman honored; Budget engagement sessions; Data center update meeting; So much more! – Alder Regina Vidaver
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District 17: Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 1, 2026 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Let’s Talk Budget 2027 – City News and Events – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 6/1/26 – Forward Lookout
- Beach in McFarland closed for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels – State Journal
- Dane County board chair discusses data center moratorium consideration – Channel3000.com
- McFarland Village Board holding meeting to consider repainting water tower – Channel3000.com
Saturday, May 30, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison Bike Week kicks off – Channel3000.com
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 1st – Alder Jon Duncan
- Safe Routes to School plan expands safe guards, student transportation options – Daily Cardinal
- Visitors to Madison’s Goodman Pool now required to sign a waiver – State Journal
- Madison paddlers navigate construction on Lake Monona – WMTV Channel 15
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 1, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
- Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office concerned over budget guidelines – Channel3000.com
- Protesters return to Ridglan Farms to demand release of 650 dogs – Channel3000.com
- Animal advocates hold vigil outside Blue Mounds dog breeding facility – WKOW Channel 27
Education
Friday, May 29, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison considers taking control of Park Street corridor from the state amid safety concerns – WMTV Channel 15
- City Budget Engagement Sessions – Alder Mike Verveer
- Community News – City Boards, Committee, Commission Meetings – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Midtown Police District Town Hall, First Budget Engagement Session – Alder Tag Evers
- Speeds & Speeder’s Hotline – Alder Sean O’Brien
- First in a Series of Budget Engagement Sessions will be Held on June 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Downtown Central Library – Alder Bill Tishler
- South Broom Street to reopen as John Nolen Drive work shifts to North Shore Drive – State Journal
- Info About East District Summer Traffic Initiative – Alder Derek Field
Dane County
- Sun Prairie reveals public library’s $26 million expansion – State Journal
- Commerce Park path added to Cottage Grove projects – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Cottage Grove considers data center moratorium – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Why strong contracting matters for Dane County – and for you – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Fitchburg drops Flock cameras as residents raise concern – Fitchburg Star
- McFarland Village Board will meet to consider repainting the interior of Holscher Road water tower – City of McFarland
- Madison and Dane County Beaches open for summer – WMTV Channel 15
- Library celebrates long renovation with ribbon cutting ceremony – WKOW Channel 27
- Pride Flag Raising at City Hall – City of Fitchburg
- Juneteenth Flag Raising at City Hall – City of Fitchburg
- Sun Prairie celebrates library’s completed expansion project – Sun Prairie Star
- Proposed data center moratorium receives pushback – Channel3000.com
- Gun Violence Awareness Day – City of Verona
Education
- Goodman center pushes to save after-school bus service – Isthmus
- Accused former Sun Prairie West principal could avoid jail time – Channel3000.com
- Police recommend no charges in alleged inappropriate behavior by 2 Oregon High School faculty – State Journal
Thursday, May 28, 2026
City of Madison
- Speeding concerns and citations on Campus Drive – Channel3000.com
- A Deep Dive into Madison’s Public Water System – WORT 89.9 FM
- City of Madison announces update on John Nolen Drive reconstruction – WMTV Channel 15
- John Nolen Drive work moves ahead, North Shore Drive to close – Channel3000.com
- Weekly Meeting Schedule – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
Dane County
- Middleton celebrates Lakeview Park pier upgrades and new multilingual Peace Pole – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County expands free food scrap composting program to 12 locations – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchburg Votes to End Flock Safety Contract – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County Behavioral Health Resource Center releases five-year report – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. executive asks departments to look for targeted cuts in 2027 budget – Channel3000.com
- McKee Farms Park Splash Pad Reopens Friday – City of Fitchburg
- Sun Prairie property assessing and 2026 revaluation – State Journal
- Planning and community development in Middleton – State Journal
- Start or stop City of Middleton utility services.- State Journal
- Road Closure on Lake Edge Road on Friday, May 29 – City of McFarland
- Dane County Exec. Agard: Issues 2027 budget guidelines – WisPolitics
- Fitchburg will stop using Flock license plate cameras over privacy concerns – WisPolitics
- Development in DeForest: Young Blood Beer Co. to open DeForest Yards taproom Friday – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County eyes 18-month moratorium on data centers – State Journal
Education
- Oregon Police Department closes faculty-student investigation, calls for stronger district reporting – WMTV Channel 15
- Former Sun Prairie West principal offered deferred prosecution agreement, set to enter plea – WKOW Channel 27
- Former Sun Prairie West principal to plead no contest – State Journal
- Oregon police close 2 school investigations without charges – WKOW Channel 27
Other
- People rally in support of union for SSM Health Saint Mary’s nurses – WKOW Channel 27
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
City of Madison
- Goodman Pool introduces new pool waiver process ahead of 2026 season – Madison365
- Men’s shelter to open on Madison’s east side – WORT 89.9 FM
- Safe Routes to School Plan accepting public feedback – WORT 89.9 FM
- Goodman Pool announces new waiver process for the 2026 season – WMTV Channel 15
Dane County
- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard touts first year in office – Cap Times
- Fitchburg Common Council votes to end Flock Safety camera contact – WKOW Channel 27
- Fitchburg votes to end Flock Safety camera contract – Channel3000.com
- Public Health Madison and Dane County launch new pilot study to expand beach monitoring – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchburg ends Flock Security contract after resident concerns – Channel3000.com
- Dane County weighs 18-month data center moratorium – WORT 89.9 FM
- Study expands beach monitoring in Dane County – Channel3000.com
- Dane County data center moratorium on fast track – Isthmus
- Dane County Board introduces resolution on pause for data center development – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County Exec. Agard: Releases Dane County strategic plan – WisPolitics
- Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Verona Press
- Dane County launches new study to track E. coli spikes at local beaches – WKOW Channel 27
- Middleton property taxes and 2025 payment options – State Journal
- Agard delivers ‘State of the County’ address – Verona Press
Education
- UW-Madison student group under investigation over support for attempted raid on Ridglan Farms – State Journal
- UW-Madison investigates student group’s ties to Ridglan Farms break-in – Channel3000.com
- UW investigates Animal Advocacy over alleged policy and law violations connected to Ridglan Farms rescue attempt – Badger Herald
- Report shows DeForest School District’s chronic absenteeism rates dip below state average – Sun Prairie Star
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
City of Madison
- West side Madison residents urge more traffic, nuisance enforcement – Cap Times
- Madison releases annual water quality report – WKOW Channel 27
- Goodman Pool requires waivers for summer visitors – Channel3000.com
- Goodman Pool Introduces New Pool Waiver Process Ahead of 2026 Season – Alder Tag Evers
- Goodman Pool introduces new waiver process ahead of June 11 opening – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- Dane County parks fees could rise again, especially for non-residents – Cap Times
- Dane County ends safer smoking program that conflicted with Wisconsin law – Wisconsin Watch
- Splash Into Summer! – City of Middleton
- Dane County introduces moratorium on data center development – Channel3000.com
- City of Fitchburg votes to discontinue contract with Flock Safety – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County proposes 18-month pause on new data center development – WKOW Channel 27
- McDaniel Beach Water Quality Monitoring – City of McFarland
- McDaniel Beach in McFarland closed due to water quality concerns – WKOW Channel 27
- McDaniel Beach Water Quality Monitoring – beach closed – City of McFarland
- WIAA state hockey tournaments moving to DeForest – WKOW Channel 27
- Monona police use Grappler in arrest of man who fled traffic stop attempt – State Journal
- No criminal liability for Verona officer who fatally shot man after pursuit, DA says – Channel3000.com
- Dane County DA: No charges for Verona police officer in deadly March shooting of suspect – WMTV Channel 15
- No criminal charges for Verona officer in deadly shooting – WKOW Channel 27
- Trash & Recycling Collection Delayed this Week Due to Memorial Day – City of Monona
Education
- Madison school board under pressure as teachers and parents call for tougher cell phone restrictions – Isthmus
Monday, May 25, 2026
City of Madison
- Pre-Beltline, Madison people were ‘losing their minds’ over truck traffic – Cap Times
- Madison leaders could soon approve contentious Regent Street redesign – Cap Times
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 25, 2026 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Community Connection- Week of May 25th, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Happy Memorial Day; Water main flushing this week; Register for upcoming budget meetings; Rep. Pocan town hall Thursday; Events & Announcements – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/26/26 – Forward Lookout
- Downtown Water Main Flushing This Week – Alder Mike Verveer
- What to do with yard waste in Madison now that collection is over until fall – State Journal
- John Nolen Drive Public Information Meeting, plus More Updates – Alder Tag Evers
Dane County
- Monona Police use Grappler for first time to stop actual fleeing vehicle – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Monona police use Grappler tool to stop fleeing driver – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/26/26 – Forward Lookout
- Monona police utilize grappler device to arrest man in high-speed chase – Channel3000.com
- Madison man arrested after Monona police use Grappler device to end car chase – WKOW Channel 27
Education
Other
- “The need is more intense.” St. Mary’s nurses call for major changes at hospital as union vote looms – Madison 365
Sunday, May 24, 2026
City of Madison
- Tenney Park hosts 7th annual Tenney Lap – WMTV Channel 15
- Meeting and Events – Crossing Guards – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Bike Week Approaches, New Sun Prairie Loop, School Street, Micromobility Webinar – Madison Bikes
- District 19 Capital Budget Agency Requests – Alder John Guequierre
- Common Council New Business Summaries – May 19, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- City Meetings and Updates Week of May 25 – Alder Derek Field
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 25th – Alder Julia Matthews
- Week of May 25, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
Dane County
- Park-goers react to potential Dane County parks fee increase – WKOW Channel 27
- DeForest board votes to restore fluoride in drinking water – Channel3000.com
Education
- Couple gifts over $85M to support UW-Madison’s Science Hall remodeling – Channel3000.com
Saturday, May 23, 2026
City of Madison
- Week of May 25, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Construction incidents across Madison raise concerns over worker, public safety – Daily Cardinal
- Run Madtown Race Event Street Closures – Alder Mike Verveer
- Could Amtrak chug into Madison by the end of the decade? Here are the latest plans. – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 25, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
Dane County
- Ho-Chunk Nation receives 165 acres in Dane County conservation deal – Channel3000.com
- DeForest establishes vacancy policy for village board seats – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Wisconsin requests proposals for new UW-Madison dorm – Daily Cardinal
- Deerfield schools to get outdoor patio – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
Friday, May 22, 2026
City of Madison
- Police oversight bodies under-resourced and overworked, leaders say – WORT 89.9 FM
- Run Madtown means Madison street closures Saturday, Sunday – State Journal
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens eyes major upgrades, but timeline remains distant – State Journal
- Reduced Bus Service – Memorial Day – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- June 2026 Senior News is Available – City of McFarland
Dane County
- Dentist weighs in on fluoride benefits as DeForest restores water treatment – WMTV Channel 15
- Save the Date (Traffic Study) – City of Middleton
- Monona City Council approves general development plan for part of WPS site – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- City of Fitchburg’s Memorial Day Observance • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Groundbreaking marks next life for former Mariner’s Inn site – Waunakee Tribune
- National EMS Week • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- June 2026 Senior News is Available – City of McFarland
Education
- Monona Grove School Board to focus on Maywood sale – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Madison students’ class rankings may change for UW admission program – WisPolitics
Other
Thursday, May 21, 2026
City of Madison
- Country Grove Park ribbon cutting highlights new park improvements – WKOW Channel 27
- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce building to become affordable housing – Isthmus
- Madison Parks Division releases 2025 report – WKOW Channel 27
- State police union calls for release of evidence in Madison School Board member’s arrest – State Journal
- Madison Parks: Ribbon cutting celebrates Country Grove Park improvements – WisPolitics
- Madison senior living facility OK’d on the far east side, again – Cap Times
- State says Downtown Madison ramp and tunnel below it are safe to use – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office hires nine new deputies – Channel3000.com
- Middleton advances next steps for Community Campus Project – Channel3000.com
- Agard outlines vision for Dane County in first State of the County address – Channel3000.com
- Melissa Agard highlights progress made on budget deficit at address – WMTV Channel 15
- Read the latest news… (Community Campus Plan) – City of Middleton
- National Public Works Week • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Submit here (Construction Projects/Closure Communications) – City of Middleton
- Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Fitchburg Star
- Village seeks state transportation funding – Fitchburg Star
- Search for new Vilas Zoo director underway – State Journal
- Verona Cemetery plots, rules and regulations – State Journal
- McFarland’s Lewis Park playground bridge closed for repairs – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Sun Prairie to cut the ribbon on new bike loop signage – Sun Prairie Star
- Memorial Day (Trash and Recycling) – City of Middleton
- Delayed Refuse & Recycling Collection Week of May 25, 2026 • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Summer reading program at Fitchburg Public Library – State Journal
- Fluoride returning to DeForest drinking water – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard delivers first State of the County address – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- $85.2 million gift will transform UW-Madison’s Science Hall – State Journal
- UW-Madison’s Science Hall receives massive donation from philanthropists – WMTV Channel 15
- UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’ – UW – Madison
- School district considers meals price increase – Verona Press
- Middleton school district surveying residents on possible referendum – State Journal
- Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District considering November referendum – WKOW Channel 27
- $85.2 million gift from John and Tashia Morgridge will support Science Hall transformation – UW-Madison
- Middleton school district considers operational referendum for November ballot – Channel3000.com
- Morgridges gift $85.2 million for major renovation of UW-Madison’s historic Science Hall – State Journal
- Food insecurity higher at UW-Madison than other colleges, survey finds – Cap Times
- MMSD food service staff reallocations scheduled for next year cause some concerns – Madison365
- Verona schools celebrate, plan ahead – Fitchburg Star
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison’s Edgewater hotel envisions upgrades to plaza, pier, dining areas – State Journal
- Steel bracket falls from Monona Terrace ramp onto driver’s car – Channel3000.com
- Falling beam pierces car roof, prompts safety inspection at Monona Terrace ramp – WKOW Channel 27
- TODAY: West District Police – PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING – Alder Harrington McKinney
- Construction begins on Agrace’s Dementia Village, focused on independence – WKOW Channel 27
- Olbrich Gardens Unveils Finalized Expansion Plan – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison police under scrutiny after report shows possible misconduct during arrest of community leaders – WKOW Channel 27
- Agrace breaks ground on dementia village at Madison campus – WMTV Channel 15
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens unveil framework of comprehensive plan – Channel3000.com
- Drug conviction costs Downtown Madison building owners right to lease liquor store space – State Journal
Dane County
- Fluoride is coming back to DeForest’s water after months of political shake-ups – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Locals continue to push back against proposed Foxboro Golf Course development in Oregon – WMTV Channel 15
- Shorewood Hills removes board president – WKOW Channel 27
- Luxury apartments, restaurant coming to former Mariners Inn site on the Yahara River – WKOW Channel 27
- After public hearing, McFarland Plan Commission recommends added restrictions on short-term rentals – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- DeForest votes to resume fluoridation amid court challenge and public pushback – WKOW Channel 27
- Amid development pressures, county backs major land conservation proje… – WORT 89.9 FM
- McFarland water bills rising after state approves rate increase – Channel3000.com
- Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center adds beds for girls – Channel3000.com
- Agrace breaks ground on first-of-its-kind dementia village in Fitchburg – Channel3000.com
- Fitchburg’s Crescent Road to close for nearly a month starting next week – WKOW Channel 27
- DeForest will reintroduce fluoride to village water – Sun Prairie Star
- Sun Prairie looks to create Adopt-A-Park program – Sun Prairie Star
- Lewis Park Playground – City of McFarland
- Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District: Celebrates wastewater professionals this Friday – WisPolitics
- Deforest decides to add fluoride to drinking water again – State Journal
- Second Sun Prairie Budget Town Hall set for June 5 – Sun Prairie Star
- Sun Prairie looks create Adopt-A-Park program – Sun Prairie Star
- Second Sun Prairie Budget Town Hall set for June 6 – Sun Prairie Star
- Closed tax increment districts in Sun Prairie – State Journal
- Crescent Road Closure • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Education
- Madison School District to stop busing some kids to Goodman Center after school – State Journal
- Madison growth strains housing supply near UW campus – Channel3000.com
- New Sun Prairie school district superintendent optimistic about the future – Sun Prairie Star
Other
- Madison hospital nurses to vote on union as staffing debate intensifies at St. Mary’s – WKOW Channel 27
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
City of Madison
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens expansion plans respond to neighbor feedback – Cap Times
- Madison men’s shelter agreement awaits Dane County approval – Channel3000.com
- Did you know about the City of Madison’s Housing Tracker? – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Madison’s new men’s shelter to offer 24/7 services, but needs private donations to stay open – WKOW Channel 27
- Spring election results include late-arriving Madison ballots – WORT 89.9 FM
- Recording and Slides from May 18 Edgewater Redevelopment Meeting – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Downtown plan prioritizes affordability – WORT 89.9 FM
- Odana Hills redesign could sideline golfers in 2027, clubhouse marked for demolition – State Journal
- Jenifer Street near Marquette Elementary to be closed during arrival and dismissal times – State Journal
- Freedom Inc. holds community session seeking more community control over police, OIM, PCOB – Madison 365
- Steel beam falls from Monona Terrace parking ramp, strikes vehicle on John Nolen Drive – State Journal
- Tuesday (oops!) Morning Round Up! – Forward Lookout
- Madison Parks: Ribbon cutting celebrates Country Grove Park improvements – WisPolitics
Dane County
- Shorewood Hills removes Imes as president amid turmoil in village – Cap Times
- Dane County Board rejects ViaPath jail communications contract – Cap Times
- By Youth for Youth awards $26,130 to Dane County youth programs – State Journal
- Board members discussing how to revise agreement for Cambridge Fire and EMS – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Themes arise as Sun Prairie brainstorms budget cuts – Sun Prairie Star
- Housing development proposed for Deerfield – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- New park shelter, futsal court opening in Madison – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Park Commission: Public Hearing scheduled on proposed 2027 Dane County parks fees – WisPolitics
- Public hearing set on proposed Dane County Park fee changes – Waunakee Tribune
- The Village breaks ground on new child care center – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County Park Commission reviewing proposed park fees at public hearing – Channel3000.com
- Public hearing set for June 10 on proposed Dane County park fee increases – WKOW Channel 27
- Upcoming Reduced or Modified Metro Transit Routes • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Tuesday (oops!) Morning Round Up! – Forward Lookout
Education
- ‘An investment in the future’: Madison school district approves paid parental leave policy – Channel3000.com
- Local school districts grapple with teacher retention issue – Waunakee Tribune
- Free summer bus passes available for Madison students in grades 6-12 – WKOW Channel 27
- The Madison School District will offer 60 days of paid parental leave to all staff – State Journal
- Madison school district, Metro Transit partnering for free bus access this summer – Channel3000.com
Monday, May 18th, 2026
City of Madison
- Men’s homeless shelter construction wrapping up, with opening date still in the air as staffing questions linger – State Journal
- 23 late-arriving Madison absentee ballots must be counted, judge rules – Cap Times
- Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under Monona Terrace ramp – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison’s new school street pilot project aims to improve safety – Channel3000.com
- Madison police monitor finds no basis for arrest of school board member – State Journal
- Advocates push for community control of Madison’s Police Civilian Ov… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison’s chapter of the Little Free Library story – Madison Commons
- North Lake Street closed for sanitary replacement and pavement restoration project – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison police oversight agency condemns School Board member’s arrest – Cap Times
- Yard Waste Deadlines, Downtown Area Plan, Safe Routes to School, and More Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Police Monitor says officers violated policies in arrest of PCOB Chair Maia Pearson — and that the arrest shouldn’t have happened at all – Madison365
- Regent St, Safe Routes to School, Bike Week, Campus construction, Tancho Path – Madison Bikes
- City of Madison: School street pilot project – WisPolitics
Dane County
- Dane County officials unveil backup ambulance to prevent service gaps during repairs – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County celebrates EMS Week by introducing new ambulance – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchburg splash pad faces delays due to water line leaks – Channel3000.com
- Fitchburg leaders bike to work – Fitchburg Star
- Council OKs Police and Fire Commission appointee – Fitchburg Star
- Dane County unveils new backup ambulance Rescue 31 – Channel3000.com
- Pilot study launches for E. coli testing on Dane County beaches – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchrona Road Closure Extended Due to Weather • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Please note… – City of Middleton
- Clean Lakes Alliance, PHMDC expand testing for E. coli at Madison-area lakes – Channel3000.com
- Delayed Opening of McKee Farms Splash Pad • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- No Mow May – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County City Week Ahead 5/18/26 – Forward Lookout
Education
- Monona Grove School District touts competitive pay – State Journal
- Madison School District’s Southside investigation cost $179,000 – State Journal
- 5.18.26 Regular Board of Education Meeting – MMSD YouTube
- 5.18.26 Special Meeting in Closed Session – MMSD YouTube
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
City of Madison
- Week of May 17 Updates – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Construction and water flushing updates; Public Information Meetings on the Edgewater, Downtown Plans, and Olbrich Gardens; Lots of events and announcements! – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Week of May 18, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- City Meetings and Updates Week of May 18 – Alder Derek Field
- North Lake Street closure for construction begins Monday – Channel3000.com
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/18/26 – Forward Lookout
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 18th – Alder John Duncan
- Week of May 18, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
Education
- Mnookin reflects on tenure marked by student discontent, calls for future bonding authority – Daily Cardinal
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
City of Madison
- At Urban Design – SW Area Plan and Toki / Orchard Ridge – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Welcome to the District 14 Blog and Upcoming Events – Alder Noah Lieberman
- 23 rejected Madison ballots now counted following judge’s order – State Journal
Dane County
- Get the latest City updates! – City of Middleton
- Stoughton businesses welcome temporary reopening of Main Street – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County Board approves $6.4 million purchase of land to be donated to Ho-Chunk – Herald independent and McFarland Thistle
Education
- UW-Madison budget cuts accelerate closure of two libraries – State Journal
Friday, May 15th, 2026
City of Madison
- The Good Problems Facing Olbrich Gardens – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Public Market announces grand opening date – WMTV Channel 15
- West District Police – PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison Public Market finally sets date for grand opening – State Journal
- Downtown Plan Virtual Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer
- Madison Public Market announces opening date – Channel3000.com
- Absentee ballots that arrived late to Madison polling places counted after judge’s order – Channel3000.com
- 23 Madison absentee ballots must be counted after all, judge rules – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Madison Police Department Pilots Bread & Badges Program Amid Research Challenging Its Approach to Building Trust – 77 Square Miles
- The 20-year road to the Madison Public Market – Isthmus
- Grand opening of Madison Public Market set for July 23 – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- McFarland, Monona to join study on possible fire, EMS consolidation – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Transportation options for seniors in Monona – State Journal
- Dane County Board purchases $6.41 million of land in partnership with Ho-Chunk Nation and Groundswell Conservancy – WMTV Channel 15
- McFarland police scrap license plate reader plan after neighboring agencies drop technology – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Board greenlights $6.41M land purchase, donation to Ho-Chunk Nation – Channel3000.com
- Leed-certified buildings in Fitchburg – State Journal
- McFarland Police nix plan to install Flock cameras – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- McFarland Police Department halts planned purchase of flock cameras – WMTV Channel 15
- Coliseum renovation plan viewed as catalyst for economic boost – Waunakee Tribune
- McFarland police will not buy Flock automated license plate reader technology – State Journal
- Village of McFarland: McFarland Police Department will not move forward with purchase of automated license plate reader technology – WisPolitics
Education
- MMSD Board Receives Update on Sustainability Commitment – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison school superintendent voices concerns after state’s $1.8 billion tax deal fail – WMTV Channel 15
- Campus farewell for Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin – State Journal
- School meal prices to increase in 2026-27 – Fitchburg Star
- A campus farewell for Jennifer Mnookin – UW-Madison
Other
- St. Mary’s nurses hold strong, despite union busting – WORT 89.9 FM
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
City of Madison
- Two area plans in Madison aim for redevelopment, transportation fixes – Cap Times
- A sneak peak at the long-awaited Madison Public Market and ‘Learning Lavatories’ – WKOW Channel 27
- Greater Sandburg Neighborhood Association – Alder Sabrina Madison
- John Nolen Drive Causeway Closure Tonight – Alder Mike Verveer
- Meeting and Events – Olbrich – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Dane County Board to decide on sheriff’s jail communication contract – Cap Times
- Dane County Youth Governance Program now accepting applications for 2026-2027 school year – Madison 365
- Round ’em up for safety; 11th Annual Bike Safety Rodeo set for May 17 – Verona Press
- Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Verona Press
- Shorewood Hills trustees vote to fire village president – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Jail phone contract before the Dane County Board — again – Isthmus
- McFarland upset over County’s proposed $6.4 million land purchase – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Portion of Terrace Ave. in Middleton to close Saturday for Art Walk – Channel3000.com
- June Brush and Yard Waste Collection Weeks • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Monona Seeks Citizens to Serve on Board of Review – City of Monona
- Lacy Road Closure Between Fish Hatchery Road and Research Park Drive • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Comprehensive plan: public survey now open! – City of Monona
- Sun Prairie adopts nonprofit funding policy – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Madison school district eyes building new east side elementary school -Cap Times
- Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leaves UW-Madison for Columbia University – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison schools expand full-day 4K after pilot program sees 35% enrollment jump – WKOW Channel 27
- UW-Madison eyes new dorm by 2028, requests developer proposals – State Journal
- MMSD names new principals, assistant principals for 2026–27 school year – Madison365
- New Sun Prairie superintendent vows transparency after scandals – State Journal
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
City of Madison
- Nuclear fusion facility could come to Madison’s former Oscar Mayer plant – State Journal
- Low supply is pushing Madison’s home values higher and higher – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Did Madison have a curfew for juveniles until 2023? – Wisconsin Watch
- Park shelter reservations and rental information – State Journal
- PUBLIC MEETING: Safe Route to Schools Draft Plan – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison Night Market Returns – Alder Mike Verveer
- Odana Hills Golf Course construction set for fall in Madison – Cap Times
- May 18 Edgewater Meeting – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Breese Stevens Field celebrates its centennial year – Madison Commons
Dane County
- Dane County Youth Governance Program now accepting applications – Channel3000.com
- City Council representation in Sun Prairie – State Journal
- Former village board trustees recognized in DeForest – Sun Prairie Star
- Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop: TONIGHT AT 6PM! – City of Monona
- Monona Parks & Rec Presents New Yahara River Night Market: Begins May 21 – City of Monona
- Monona Parks & Rec Presents New Yahara River Night Market: Begins May 21 – State Journal
- Jail phone contract before the Dane County Board — again – Isthmus
- Cost of living tops concerns brought to 6th District candidates – Waunakee Tribune
- Annual Memorial Day Observance • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Education
- UW-Madison names search committee for new athletic director – Daily Cardinal
- UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announces farewell and celebration – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie’s new superintendent working to rebuild trust with parents – Channel3000.com
- School meal prices to increase in 2026-27 – Fitchburg Star
- Incoming Sun Prairie superintendent says transparency and communication are top priorities – WKOW Channel 27
- Monona Grove School Board approves salary raises as an investment in staff retention, student achievement – WMTV Channel 15
- Marshall School District establishes AI advisory council – Sun Prairie Star
- With deep appreciation and immense gratitude, farewell – UW – Madison
- ‘Transparency is important’: New Sun Prairie superintendent shares vision for SPASD – WMTV Channel 15
- Monona Grove approves landmark salary increases to aid staff retention, student achievement efforts – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Monona Grove School Board approves budget with significant teacher salary investment – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
City of Madison
- South Broom Street Pedestrian Access Closure – Alder Mike Verveer
- Madison leaders discussing ways to make travel to schools safer – Channel3000.com
- Multiple downtown streets closing Thursday for Madison Night Market – Channel3000.com
- Madison unveils plan to make walking, biking to school safer for students – Channel3000.com
- John Nolen Drive causeway closing overnight this week for bridge work – Channel3000.com
- Neighbors in Madison’s Sunset Village host police officers for dinner – Channel3000.com
- Madison fuel costs surge as city fleets face steep price increases, mayor says – WKOW Channel 27
- Who might run for Madison mayor? – Isthmus
- Public Meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 pm to Discuss the Draft Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan – Alder Bill Tishler
- Campus closures, group riding, giggles – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- Notice of Herbicide Application – City of McFarland
- Run for Municipal Judge in Verona • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Shorewood Hills village president faces removal attempt by fellow trustee – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie Police Department joins “Click It or Ticket” campaign – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie police join statewide Click It or Ticket campaign – Channel3000.com
- Dane County plans $6.4M land buy along Yahara River for the Ho-Chunk Nation – State Journal
- Deerfield resolution requests transportation dollars – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- DeForest opens village board vacancy applications – Sun Prairie Star
- Heavy rains add to Cottage Grove police station cost – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- MPR-GO camp: Monona Parks and Recreation summer program – State Journal
- DOT Announces I-39/90/94 proposal in “project” status – Waunakee Tribune
- Dane County: County Executive Melissa Agard proclaims May as mental health awareness month in Dane County – WisPolitics
- Day without Child Care – Waunakee Tribune
- It’s National Police Week! • Verona, WI – City of Verona
Education
- UW-Madison Chancellor Mnookin is leaving after 4 years. Here’s what she says went right – State Journal
- UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin reflects on tenure – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Across-the-board wage increases for Waunakee teachers approved – Waunakee Tribune
- Madison School District projects slightly behind schedule, still on track for completion – Channel3000.com
- Waunakee School District survey results show support for operational, capital/building referendums – Waunakee Tribune
- Madison school district hosts breakfast to align community support for students – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison opens search for next athletics director – State Journal
- UW-Madison formally launches search for next director of athletics – Madison 365
- UW-Madison begins search for next Director of Athletics, introduces search committee – WMTV Channel 15
- Board approves contract for new Sun Prairie superintendent – Channel3000.com
Monday, May 11th, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison officials search for dog that bit person in face – WKOW Channel 27
- Meet Frost! Madison Police Department welcomes new comfort dog – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Police Department introduces therapy dog for officer support – Channel3000.com
- Golden Retriever bites person at Elver Park – Channel3000.com
- News, Events, Local News – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/11/26 – Forward Lookout
- Community Connections week of May 11th, 2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
Dane County
- Childcare providers, families strike in Waunakee during Day Without Childcare – WMTV Channel 15
- Sun Prairie Alders to host town hall following failed referendum – Sun Prairie Star
- We’re Hiring: Battalion Chief of Training • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Sun Prairie Memorial Day ceremony set, parade canceled – Sun Prairie Star
- Grand View Conservancy Pathway to be Repaved May 12 – City of McFarland
- Grand View Conservancy pathway – City of McFarland
Education
- Teacher retention a challenge locally, statewide – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- One City Schools not closing, leader assures staff and supporters – Cap Times
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
City of Madison
- Construction coming to University Avenue this summer – WMTV Channel 15
- Week of May 11, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Week of May 11, 2026 – Alder Joann Prichett
- Walking route along Broom Street to close temporarily in Madison – WMTV Channel 15
- Happy Mother’s Day! Lot division proposed on Ely Pl; Movie at The Glen and more! – Adler Regina Vidaver
- Common Council New Business Summaries – May 5, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 11th – Alder Jon Duncan
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 11, 2026 – Alder John Guequierre
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 11, 2026 – Alder Derek Field
Dane County
- Monona Police Department introduces ‘Grappler’ technology for safer vehicle pursuits – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie considers reducing polling sites – Channel3000.com
Education
- UW-Madison students react to Canvas outage -WKOW Channel 27
- Chancellor Mnookin reflects on successes and challenges during her time at UW in farewell interview – Badger Herald
- Middleton-Cross Plains school district launches full-day 4K pilot program -Channel3000.com
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison police launch community engagement initiative for National Police Week – Channel3000.com
- Broom Street railroad crossing work beginning Tuesday, closures announced – Channel3000.com
- Building permit issued for Paisan’s redevelopment on Wilson Street – State Journal
Dane County
- National Register nomination presentation in Monona – State Journal
Education
- Madison Schools weigh all-day phone ban for younger students, classroom ban for high schools – State Journal
Friday, May 8th, 2026
City of Madison
- Police: No policies violated in arrest of Madison School Board member, nonprofit leader – State Journal
- Week of 05/11/26: Street Closures Saturday and Sunday in Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood – Alder Davy Mayer
- New faces headed to Madison Public Market – Isthmus
- Roads closed for law enforcement and UW-Madison events – State Journal
- City allowing accessory dwelling units – Fitchburg Star
Dane County
- Middleton launches spring campaign to support pollinators – Channel3000.com
- Breeze Airways, Dane Co. Regional Airport celebrates nonstop flight from Madison to Raleigh – Channel3000.com
- Waunakee reshapes tourism commission, hoping it can do more – Waunakee Tribune
- Reading with an officer – Sun Prairie Star
- Cambridge village board weighs changes to fire, EMS agreement – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Dane County Executive Melissa Agard to deliver first State of the County address May 21 – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane Co. executive sets date for first State of the County address -Channel3000.com
- Paoli St / Hwy 69 / Valley Rd • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- 365 Amplified: “A Great Day to be Black.” The Center for Black Excellence and Culture is open! – Cap Times
- Dane County: County Executive Melissa Agard to deliver first State of the County Address – WisPolitics
Education
- Canvas hack shuts down operations at UW-Madison, worldwide – Daily Cardinal
- Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools – Channel3000.com
- What we know about the Canvas hack impacting thousands of schools – WKOW Channel 27
- Canvas outage continues at UW-Madison during finals week – WKOW Channel 27
- Marshall School Board holds reorganization meeting – Sun Prairie Star
Other
- Lanterns for Peace 2026 – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- Memorial Day 2026 Madison Veterans for Peace Rally and Community Gathering – May 25 – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- United Way of Dane County surpasses $18 million goal – State Journal
- 365 Amplified: “A Great Day to be Black.” The Center for Black Excellence and Culture is open! – Madison365
- St. Mary’s Hospital nurses allege widespread union busting – Cap Times
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison police stop Black drivers at higher rates, drawing scrutiny – Cap Times
- Streets around Capitol Square closed on Friday for annual law enforcement ceremony – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison announces street closures for Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony and Spring Commencement – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Police to partake in “Bread & Badges” event – WMTV Channel 15
- Some streets around Camp Randall closing due to commencement – Channel3000.com
- Madison Police Department oversight office calls out City of Madison for obstructing its independence, demands rejection of proposed revisions to its structure – Badger Herald
- Join me for District 3 Office Hours on May 20th or 30th! – Alder Derek Field
- Crime Rates are on the Decline in Madison. What’s Working? – WORT 89.9 FM
- District 10 area events – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Odana Hills Golf Park Project – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Plan ahead: Street closures set for UW-Madison graduation ceremony Saturday – WKOW Channel 27
- Wisconsin Elections Commission faces lawsuit, criticism over order not to count late-arriving Madison ballots – Wisconsin Watch
- Madison police discussing ways to curb teen fights – Channel3000.com
- Crews install new pedestrian bridge in Olin Park – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison police discussing ways to curb teen fights, including possible curfew – Channel3000.com
- Madison voters sue after absentee ballots not counted due to clerk error – WisPolitics
- Dane County appeals, voters sue over 23 rejected Madison ballots – WisPolitics
- Lawsuit challenges order tossing 23 late absentee ballots in Madison – WisPolitics
- City staff to take another look at Regent Street redesign after bike lanes nixed – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane County to appeal discarding Madison’s 23 late-arriving ballots – Cap Times
- After thousands of years, canoes found in Lake Mendota are starting to reveal their secrets – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Monona Police Department tests out “Grappler” tool used to help stop pursuits – WMTV Channel 15
- ‘Walk, Bike & Roll to School’ in Cambridge – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Book it: Library used book sale is May 7-9 – Fitchburg Star
- Village board OKs consulting contract for senior center – Fitchburg Star
- Welcome Fire Chief Hensley • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Historic Tax Credit Workshop for Homeowners – City of Monona
- Spring Hydrant Flushing Underway – City of Monona
- Monona Police to use new chase tool – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Full-day 4-year-old kindergarten coming to more Madison schools next year – State Journal
- Sugar Creek named one of ‘American’s Healthiest Schools’ – Verona Press
- MMSD increases full-day 4K options and expands pilot of five-day programming for 2026-27 school year – WMTV Channel 15
- Canvas down for UW students, staff following worldwide data breach – Badger Herald
- Universities of Wisconsin affected by nationwide Canvas outage – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison reporting Canvas outage – Channel3000.com
- MMSD expands free full-day 4K program, adds 5-day options to some schools – Channel3000.com
- Are trained tutors an answer to Madison’s reading crisis? – Isthmus
- Cyberattack tied to national Canvas outage disrupts UW system final exams – State Journal
- Nationwide Canvas outage hits UW-Madison, affecting students across Wisconsin – WKOW Channel 27
Other
- Hundreds line up for first look at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture – Isthmus
- Capital Times agrees to recognize reporters union – Cap Times
- Cap Times reporters unionize – WORT 89.9 FM
- Center for Black Excellence and Culture grand opening, in photos – Cap Times
- Behavioral health therapist layoffs at SSM Health add to concerns about mental health care shortages in Madison and across Wisconsin – Madison Commons
- “A great day to be Black.” Center for Black Excellence and Culture celebrates grand opening – Madison365
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
City of Madison
- 10-bedroom backyard building deemed too big for Regent Street historic district – State Journal
- Law Forward files lawsuit against Wisconsin Elections Commission – WMTV Channel 15
- No results change after ballot recount in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- For the Record: Madison clerk explains decision to count late-arriving ballots – Channel3000.com
- Lacking a curfew ordinance, police seek answers to Downtown youth violence – State Journal
- New tool lets Madison residents check air pollution levels in their neighborhood – WKOW Channel 27
- Street closures announced for The Center for Black Excellence and Culture’s grand opening – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- What it’s like to feed a polar bear at the Madison zoo – State Journal
- How Dane County spends opioid settlement money to prevent more deaths – Cap Times
- Dane County is facing a $15 million budget deficit. How did it happen? – Cap Times
- Madison’s newest polar bear has defied all odds. Can she do it again and become a mom? – State Journal
- One alliance is trying to grow the polar bear population, and brought Nora to Madison – State Journal
- Giraffe exhibit and new nonprofit up next for Vilas Zoo – State Journal
- Nora is doing her part to help scientists research polar bears – State Journal
- Fitchburg seniors learn how to ride e-bikes – Channel3000.com
- Middleton launches spring campaign to support pollinators – Channel3000.com
- Getting artsy at the library – Verona Press
- For the Record: Madison clerk explains decision to count late-arriving ballots – Sn Prairie Star
- Hwy. 18/151 construction update – Verona Press
- Court ruling fuels debate over whether police officers’ names should be public – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Sun Prairie Utilities’ new building designed for the future – Sun Prairie Star
- Fitchburg Announces 2026 Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Awards • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
- Dane County horticulture expansion could impact endangered lizards, turtles – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County Board of Canvassers votes to appeal rejection of 23 absentee ballots – WisPolitics
Education
- Madison School Board Grapples With Phone Restriction Policy – WORT 89.9 FM
Other
- ‘A line around the block’: The Center for Black Excellence and Culture opens to crowd of more than 1,500 – WMTV Channel 15
- United Way of Dane County exceeds fundraising goals with $18 million – WKOW Channel 27
- Centro receives $3M grant to launch tech workforce hub – Badger Herald
- ‘We needed a voice’; The Center For Black Excellence & Culture opens to community – WKOW Channel 27
- United Way Dane County campaign tops $18.1 million – State Journal
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison in the running for next-gen fusion energy research facility – Cap Times
- Men’s Shelter hits the Legislative Process this week! – Forward Lookout
- Madison seeks control of Park Street corridor to improve safety – Cap Times
- Sweeping plans for southeastern, southwestern Madison advance to city review – State Journal
- Madison celebrates a century of Breese Stevens Field – State Journal
- Madison leaders discuss safety measures after youth downtown fights – WMV Channel 15
- Breese Stevens Field marks 100 years in Madison – WMTV Channel 15
- Area plans for Madison’s southeast and southwest sides submitted – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison’s rooftop concert series returns this summer – Channel3000.com
- Center for Black Excellence opens Wednesday; road closures, delays expected – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison’s Southwest and Southeast plans submitted for final review – Channel3000.com
- Madison’s parks system leaders work to make outdoor spaces accessible for all – Madison Commons
- Madison seeks feedback on Odana Hills Golf Course redesign – WORT 89.9 FM
- Consider Serving on a City, Board, Commission or Alder – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Breese Stevens Field celebrates 100 years of community events – Channel3000.com
- Concerts on the Rooftop returning to Monona Terrace – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Annual drinking water consumer confidence report – (Verona)
- Building permit fee schedules and groups (Sun Prairie)
- Young Blood Beer Co. opening brewery in DeForest – WMTV Channel 15
- Monona Police suspend use of Flock cameras – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- We’re Hiring: Part-Time Administrative Assistant • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Celebrating Municipal Clerks Week – City of Verona
- Mendota County Park completes major improvements honoring late civic leaders Tom and Karen Ragatz – WKOW Channel 27
- Central downtown plan envisioned for Cottage Grove – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop: May 13th, 6PM – City of Monona
- Memorial Day Closures • Verona, WI – City of Verona
- Shred Event to be Held May 12 – City of McFarland
- Update: McKee Road Lane Closure Extended through June 10, 2026 • Fitchburg, WI – City of Fitchburg
Education
- Madison school district floats all-day cell phone ban for K-8 students – Cap Times
- UW-Madison outlines 2025-27 compensation strategy – State Journal
- Solar project ribbon cutting – Clarion
- UW–Madison finalizes 2025–27 compensation strategy – UW Madison
Monday, May 4, 2026
City of Madison
- Police, Construction, All Ages & Abiliites, and Fore! – Madison Bikes
- Monday Morning Round Up 5/4/26 – Forward Lookout
- Imagination Center at Reindahl Park updates, MPD East District Townhall, Committee Appointments, Ethics Board, Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 4, 2026 – Alder Sabrina Madison
- Wisconsin Elections Commission orders Madison to un-count 23 absentee ballots – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Madison considering age restriction, curfew in downtown after Mifflin fights – WKOW Channel 27
- Final Yard Waste Collection, Recycle Better, 2026 Assessments – Alder Tag Evers
- AARP Wisconsin to host virtual, in-person events for Madison Housing Week – WMTV Channel 15
- Budget prep continues in Dane County – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- Community Connection Week of May4th,2026 – Alder Carmella Glenn
Dane County
- Notice of Herbicide Application – City of McFarland
- Public Service Recognition Week is May 3-9 – Fitchburg Star
- Grow With the Flow… – City of Middleton
- Public Health Madison Dane County employee arrested on drug trafficking – WMTV Channel 15
- Deerfield creates pickleball court reservation system – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Council OKs grants to address community needs – Fitchburg Star
- Sun Prairie considers plan to reduce number of polling places – State Journal
- Public Health Madison and Dane County employee accused of distributing drugs from dark web – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Department of Human Services encourages foster parenting amid high need – WMTV Channel 15
- Budget prep continues in Dane County – Forward Lookout on WORT 89.9 FM
- Mitch Sands to fill vacant Cambridge village board seat – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Sun Prairie library to cut the ribbon on renovation – Sun Prairie Star
- Sun Prairie Public Library cutting ribbon on expansion – Channel3000.com
- International Firefighters’ Day • Verona, WI – City of Verona
Education
- UW-Madison plans pay raises for 548 faculty in high-demand fields – Cap Times
- 5.4.26 Instruction Work Group – MMSD YouTube
- César Chávez Elementary School to be renamed following alleged sexual abuse – Daily Cardinal
- Board of Regents names UW-Madison chancellor search committee – Daily Cardinal
- McFarland School Board votes to amend new name of Performing Arts Center – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Sunday, May 3, 2026
City of Madison
- Week of May 4, 2026 – Alder Joann Pritchett
- Madison Housing Week addresses housing crisis – Channel3000.com
- City Meetings and Updates Week of May 4 – Alder Derek Field
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/4/26 – Forward Lookout
- Legislative Approval Process Begins for Southeast Area Plan – Alder Derek Field
- Madison Housing Week, Downtown Police Town Hall, and more – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Landmarks considering ADU in University Heights Monday; Meadow Lane closure; Small area of Spooner to be resurfaced; New property values available – open book period this week, and More! – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 4, 2026 (Updated) – Alder Bill Tishler
- Week of May 4, 2026 – Alder Badri Lankella
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/4/26 – Forward Lookout
- Hydrant Flushing to Being May 4 – City of MdFarland
Saturday, May 2, 2026
City of Madison
- 2026 City of Madison Property Assessments – Alder Mike Verveer
- Downtown Police Town Hall Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer
Education
- Attend Building for the Future engagement sessions – State Journal
Friday, May 1, 2026
City of Madison
- Madison adds over 300 new homes in month of April – Channel3000.com
- Average Madison home value tops $500,000 in latest assessments – State Journal
- Madison police stop hundreds for speeding following Park Street death – Cap Times
- Wisconsin Elections Commission launches investigation into late-arriving Madison ballots – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- McFarland Village Board votes for more restrictions on short-term rentals – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Madison adds over 300 new homes in month of April – State Journal
- Sloth arrives at Henry Vilas Zoo from Milwaukee – WKOW Channel 27
- 30-year-old two-toed sloth arrives at Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo – WMTV Channel 15
- Henry Vilas Zoo welcomes new sloth – State Journal
- Henry Vilas Zoo welcomes two-toed sloth Nentas – Channel3000.com
- Good Neighbor News – City of Middleton
- Public Health Madison & Dane County employee charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place – WKOW Channel 27
- Mark Your Calendars! – City of Middleton
- Dane County Exec Agard: Announces new senior staff appointment – WisPolitics
Education
- Asian American studies certificate expands access at UW-Madison – Daily Cardinal
- UW-Madison says it generated billions for state’s economy last year – WisPolitics
- School board OKs support staffing contract – Fitchburg Star
Other
- Spring Plant Sale is On! – Occupy Madison
- Isthmus hires Chali Pittman as staff writer – Isthmus
- Cap Times reporters vote to unionize – Madison 365