Saturday, May 31, 2025
City of Madison
- Week of June 2nd – Alder Sean O’Brien
- City Meetings and Updates June 2nd – Alder Derek Field
- Trump administration ‘sanctuary’ list targets Madison and Dane County – Cap Times
- Southeast Area Plan Updates: Resident Feedback So Far and Next Steps – Alder Derek Field
- Dane County Prejudice in Places Project – Alder Yanette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Trump administration ‘sanctuary’ list targets Madison and Dane County – Cap Times
- Dane County launches food compost drop-off program, free for residents – State Journal
Education
- Verona Schools hires new school resource officer – Channel3000.com
Friday, May 30, 2025
City of Madison
- Another dramatic house move could be in store for Downtown Madison this summer – State Journal
- Madison leaders organize walking tour for business feedback – Madison Reporter
- Madison prepares for Nature Everywhere Day celebration on June 1 – Madison Reporter
- Christof Spieler appointed as Madison’s director of transportation – Madison Reporter
- Absentee ballots mailed for June special election in Madison – Madison Reporter
- Let’s Talk Budget 2026 Edition: Engagement Sessions City and County – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- City of Madison Fire Department encourages use of fire sprinklers following senior apartment complex fire – WMTV Channel 15
- Secure Drop Box Now Open for June 17 Special Election – City News
- Madison’s Red Rooster bar may lose liquor license after deadly drunken driving crash – State Journal
- Dane County, Madison in the Trump administration’s crosshairs, labeled ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ – WKOW Channel 27
- Free food scraps recycling returns to South Madison Farmers’ Market – Madison Reporter
- Madison Bike Week starts Sunday! (and could use some more volunteers) – Madison Bikes
- New Testing Sites Added as Public Health Beach Monitoring Season Begins – Madison News
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 2, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
Dane County
- Dane County Awards Over $41,000 in Food Equity Grants – Madison 365
- Scott Sarver sworn in as Fitchburg fire chief – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County, Madison in the Trump administration’s crosshairs, labeled ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ – WKOW Channel 27
- New playground, restrooms planned for Badger Prairie County Park – State Journal
- PHMDC, UW-Madison team up to boost beach monitoring this summer – Channel3000.com
Education
- What to know about Madison schools’ $564.4 million budget, set for a vote in June – State Journal
- Update on Act 20 literacy compliance in Sun Prairie School District – Sun Prairie Star
- Verona Schools welcomes new school resource officer – WMTV Channel 15
Thursday, May 29, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison bar fights to keep liquor license after deadly crash connection – WKOW Channel 27
- Goats return to Madison parks to clear invasive species, make way for native plants – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Madison resumes free food scraps recycling at South Madison Farmers’ Market – Channel3000.com
- Madison Celebrates Nature Everywhere Day 2025 – City News
- Meeting to discuss traffic and safety concerns on Willy St – Alder Davy Mayer
- Madison orders restaurant owners to remove gray paint from building near State Street – State Journal
- Applauding Climate Resilience and New Opportunities as Youth Climate Projects Kick Off – Mayor Satya Rhodes Conway
- Federal funding uncertainty complicates 2026 Madison budget planning – Isthmus
Dane County
- Affordable housing a top issue in Dane County Board special election – Cap Times
- Dane County to launch food scrap drop-off program this weekend – WRT 89.9 FM
- Evers appoints DPI attorney, UW alum to Dane County Circuit Court – Daily Cardinal
- Middleton Bike Week gets rolling this Sunday – Fox 47
- Waunakee Village Board OKs second school resource officer request – Waunakee Tribune
- Free, 24/7 food scrap drop-off sites to open Sunday in Dane County
– Fox 47
- Middleton hosts free paper shredding event Friday – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. offers new 24/7 food scrap drop-off sites – WMTV Channel 15
- Awardees announced for Dane County’s Partners in Equity Food Grant program – Channel3000.com
- Dane County opens free 24/7 food scrap drop-off sites for composting – WKOW Channel 27
- Melissa Agard: Dane County needs more foster families – WisPolitics
- Middleton Bike Week gets rolling this Sunday – Fox 47
Education
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
City of Madison
- City staff explain impacts of federal grant freezes, federal budget bi… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Get to Know Matt Tucker, Madison’s Building Inspection Director – WORT 89.9 FM
- City of Madison announces new director of transportation – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Fire Department seeks public help in firefighter/EMT hiring process – Madison Reporter
- Madison mayor appoints new city director of transportation – Fox 47
- Christof Spieler Selected as Madison’s Director of Transportation – City News
Dane County
- Agard wants Dane County airport to offer international flights – Cap Times
- Dane County seeks public input on frozen lakes regulation to enhance safety – WKOW Channel 27
- Help shape Dane County’s policies on frozen lakes – Channel3000.com
Education
- Madison ‘ahead of the game’ in school safety technology – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie School District moving forward with $5 million Miracle League Field project – Sun Prairie Star
- Bike to School Day at Marshall Public Schools – Sun Prairie Star
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison hotel with chronic police calls reopens as a studio apartment building – State Journal
- NEIGHBORHOOD WALK #1 TODAY @ 5:30 p.m.: Park Edge -Theresa Terrace – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Madison police taking applications for free camp for Black youth – State Journal
- Madison Clerk’s Office mails absentee ballots for June 17 District 1 election – WKOW Channel 27
- Absentee Ballots Mailed for June 17 Special Election – City News
- World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison on June 21 – Fox 47
- Madison Fire Department seeks community help for interviews – Channel3000.com
- Memorial Day Ceremony, Housing and Transit Updates, First Time Homebuyers – Alder Tag Evers
- Madison Fire Seeks Community Participation in Firefighter/EMT Interviews – City News
- Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings, Madison Bike Week, and General Updates – Alder Julia Matthews
- Upcoming Meeting and Events – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 26, 2025 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Common Council New Business Summaries – May 20, 2025 – Alder Sabrina Madison
Dane County
- Dane County judge suspended for a week over misconduct complaint – Fox 47
- Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Dane County judge over ‘intemperate’ behavior – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Dane Co. judge suspended over judicial misconduct – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County judge suspended for seven days for violations of code of ethics – State Journal
- Wisconsin Supreme Court orders 7-day suspension for Dane County judge in misconduct case – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- New Miracle League Field set to be built in Sun Prairie -WMTV Channel 15
Monday, May 26, 2025
City of Madison
- Metro announces reduced services for Memorial Day – Madison Reporter
- A short and sweet Memorial Day week – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison’s police oversight body summarizes first annual report – WORT 89.9 FM
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 26, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- Royal Thai Pavilion receives award after restoration project – WMTV Channel 15
- Milwaukee and Madison parks rank top 20 across the nation – WPR
- Week of May 26th 2025 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Memorial Day Weekend; Preparing for Madison Bike Week! – Madison Bikes
- Week of May 26th – Alder Sean O’Brien
Dane County
- Dane County withholds records for man who died after police arrest – Cap Times
- A short and sweet Memorial Day week – WORT 89.9 FM
Sunday, May 25, 2025
City of Madison
- Downtown Water Main Flushing This Week – Alder Mike Verveer
- Madison ceremony honors 157 years of Memorial Day tradition – WKOW Channel 27
- Memorial Day activities and closures; Public meetings on the 2026 budget; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- City Meetings and Updates Week of May 26 – Alder Derek Field
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/26/25 – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/26/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, May 24, 2025
City of Madison
- Annual report outlines key steps toward police reform in Madison – WMTV Channel 15
- 2026 Capital Budget Agency Requests – District 19 Impacts – Alder John Guequierre
- Special election set for Dane County Supervisor District 1 seat – Madison Reporter
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 26, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
Education
Friday, May 23, 2025
City of Madison
- Busy Olin Park boat launch closed amid search for missing boater on Lake Monona – State Journal
- What Madison is looking for in its next police chief – Cap Times
- Lake Vista Café reopens for 2025 season at Monona Terrace – Madison Reporter
- Royal Thai Pavilion receives historic preservation award for restoration efforts – Madison Reporter
- Madison Police Department announces return of Black Youth Academy for summer 2025 – Madison Reporter
- Madison unveils art trucks inspired by young resident’s suggestion – Madison Reporter
- Madison Police Department hosts awards ceremony honoring public safety efforts – Madison Reporter
- First tenants enter ‘Bakers Place,’ Madison’s mass timber high-rise – Cap Times
- Run Madtown Race Event Street Closures – Alder Tag Evers
- Lake Vista Café at Monona Terrace opens for summer – WMTV Channel 15
- Run Madtown races prompt lane closures in Madison this weekend – Madison Reporter
- Monona streets to close for Memorial Day parade – Madison Reporter
- Madison Metro service to run on Sunday schedule for Memorial Day – WMTV Channel 27
- Metro Service Reduced on Monday, 5/26 – City News
- Run Madtown Race Event Street Closures – Alder Mike Verveer
Dane County
- DeForest residents petition to recall village trustee who allegedly stalked, harassed foes – State Journal
- Sun Prairie City Council recognizes public works, education foundation – Sun Prairie Star
- Meriter Nurses to go on strike with support from Dane County Unions – WMTV Channel 15
- Fitchburg goes ‘Vision Zero’; hopes to prevent serious traffic injuries & death – WKOW Channel 27
- Gov. Evers appoints UW-Madison graduate to Dane Co. Circuit Court – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Madison to hold special election for District 1 seat in June – Channel3000.com
- Special election for Dane County Board District 1 set for June 17 – State Journal
- DPI attorney Ben Jones to succeed Susan Crawford on Dane Co. Circuit Court – Fox 47
- Dane County plans listening session Wednesday on $31M budget shortfall – State Journal
- Information on Special Election for Dane County Supervisor District 1 – City News
- Westport dedicates new playground at Town Center – Waunakee Tribune
- Ben Jones appointed to Dane County Circuit Court, filling vacancy left by Susan Crawford – WKOW Channel 27
- Gov. Evers: Appoints Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court – WisPolitics
- Deputies stop Dane County Jail inmate’s suicide attempt – State Journal
- Dane County deputies save man from suicide attempt in jail – WKOW Channel 27
Education
- Madison schools budget proposal lower than expected, easing tax hike – Cap Times
- School event this week in Dane County: May 18-24 – Madison Reporter
Thursday, May 22, 2025
City of Madison
- Office of Independent Monitor Annual Report Presentation – Forward Lookout
- Madison civil rights director accused of discriminating against staff – State Journal
- Madison mayor addresses Metro Transit concerns, successes – Fox 47
- Road closures expected in downtown Madison area ahead of Run Madtown Races – WMTV Channel 15
- Thai Pavilion at Olbrich recognized for historic preservation – State Journal
- Road Closures: Madtown Race set to close multiple area in downtown Madison
– WKOW Channel 27
- Madison splash parks open May 24, offering free fun despite cooler temps – WKOW Channel 27
- Common Council New Business Summaries – May 20, 2025. Alder John Guequirre
- Lake Vista Café Opens for the Season – City News
- Madison Trust for Historic Preservation honors Royal Thai Pavilion revival project – Channel3000.com
- Street Closures for Monona Memorial Day Parade – City News
- Lane Closures for Run Madtown Races – City News
- Royal Thai Pavilion Earns 2025 Historic Preservation Award – City News
- Madison Water Utility releases annual drinking water quality report – Madison Reporter
Dane County
- Agard urges Dane County residents to consider becoming foster parents amid shortages – Fox 27
- Dane Co. Executive Melissa Agard outlines projected 2026 budget amid $31 million budget deficit – WMTV Channel 15
- ‘A dream come true for me’: Sun Prairie chief shares law enforcement journey – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County should provide civil legal aid, Colin Barushok says – WRT 89.9 FM
- Dane County faces $31M deficit – Fox 47
- Dane County faces $31M budget deficit; Agard calls for community effort – WKOW Channel 27
- Lake Vista Café reopens for 2025 summer season – Channel3000.com
- Learn about the combined resources of the Homeless Services Consortium of Dane County – Madison Commons
- Foster Care Month is a call to action-Dane County needs more foster families – Waunkaee Tribune
Education
- Subsidized housing for nontraditional college students: Might it be right for Madison? UW Odyssey Project leaders explore the possibility. – Madison Commons
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
City of Madison
- Public Health Madison & Dane County staff prepare for beach season, water quality testing – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison property values recovering from pandemic, new city report find… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison Public Market nearing completion as construction continues – WKOW Channel 27
- WMTV sits down for 1-1 with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway to address bus safety concerns amid recent attacks – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison mayor addresses Metro Transit drivers’ contract negotiations, February sick-out – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison reports a rise in property tax base for 2025 – Madison Reporter
- Madison announces Memorial Day schedule changes for waste management – Madison Reporter
- Madison Water Utility Releases Annual Drinking Water Quality Report – City News
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Let the council be the council – Isthmus (Cieslewicz)
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2025 Property Assessments and Appeal Process – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Announcing Madison’s First Art Trucks – City News
Dane County
- Dane County jail needs civilian oversight committee, Adrian Lampron sa… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County faces foster home shortage; residents urged to help – WKOW Channel 27
- 7% singles, 17% families get into housing for homeless – Forward Lookout
Education
- Southside’s former principals are still being paid. For doing what? The district won’t say – State Journal
- Edgewood High School to implement no cell phone policy – WMTV Channel 15
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison’s new homeless shelter will open, but costs could keep it from being a 24/7 facility – State Journal
- Items of Interest for the Week of May 19, 2025 – Alder Davy Mayer
- Water main flushing this week; Assessments are out – open book period this week; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Madison Common Council approves AmFam Championship parking plan – WMTV Channel 15
- City of Madison unveils new murals on collection trucks after 4 year old requests new colors – WKOW Channel 27
- District 20 – Weekly Events of Interest – Alder Barbara McKinney
- Metro Transit continues free youth bus passes partnership with MMSD – Madison Reporter
- Schewe Road closure for utility work from May 22 to August 31 – Madison Reporter
- Have you noticed the changes at Reindahl Park? Provide your feedback on the City’s 2026 budget… – Alder Sabrina Madison
- SW Area Plan – Neighborhood Vecindario – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Renovate the Dane County Coliseum? Agard moves to save events venue – Cap Times
- Petition filed to recall anti-fluoride DeForest village board member – Madison365
- Middleton approves resolution to support Thermo Fisher Scientific – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane County advances on sustainability goals – WORT 89.9 FM
- Fitchburg passes resolution to adopt ‘Vision Zero’ – Channel3000.com
- McKay Nursery gets OK to raze building – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
- Dane Co. DA: No criminal liability for deputies in 2024 jail death – WMTV Channel 15
- Village of Waunakee opens sustainability community survey. Waunakee Tribune
- McKay Nursery gets OK to raze building – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Education
- Madison School Board votes down staffing amendments for 5 schools – State Journal
- MMSD middle & high school students encouraged to use free Metro Transit summer bus passes – Fox 47
Monday, May 19, 2025
City of Madison
- Monday Morning Round Up 5/19/25 – Forward Lookout
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 19, 2025 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Dane County Affordable Housing Funds Policy – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Week of May 19th 2025 – Alder Badri Lankella
- Metro Transit’s failures fall on drivers’ shoulders – Tone Madison
- Forward Lookout on WORT 5/19/25 – Forward Lookout
- Madison Metro partnering again with MMSD for Summer Youth Pass Program – WKOW Channel 27
- Field trips and the City’s finances – WORT 89.9 FM
- 2025 Property Assessments and Appeal Process – Alder John Duncan
- Madison Public Library celebrates 150 years of service – WORT 89.9 FM
- Metro Transit and MMSD Partner Again for Free Summer Passes – City News
- See how much your Madison neighborhood home values changed this year – State Journal
- No Streets Division Collections on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Observance of Memorial Day
– City News
- City of Madison files complaint against Metro bus drivers’ union after February ‘sickout’ – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison alders propose ordinance change to ease entertainment license process – Madison Reporter
- Madison celebrates planting its 100,000th street tree – Madison Reporter
- Spring yard waste pickup ends; fall curbside collection scheduled – Madison Reporter
- Schewe Road between White Fox Lane and Old Sauk Road to close Thursday for construction – Fox 47
- Schewe Road between White Fox Lane and Old Sauk Road to close Thursday for construction – Channel3000.com
- Schewe Road between White Fox Lane and Old Sauk Road – City News
- Final Countdown to Bike Week – Madison Bikes
- Ordinance Change Proposed to Streamline Entertainment License Process for Local Businesses – City News
- 115th Fighter Wing to conduct evening flight training over Madison this week – WMTV Channel 15
- 2025 Property Tax Base of the City of Madison – City News
Dane County
- Monday Morning Round Up 5/19/25 – Forward Lookout
- Forward Lookout on WORT 5/19/25 – Forward Lookout
- Cottage Grove Village Board discusses recreating joint committee – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Deerfield Board seeking volunteers – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Deerfield to hire new village clerk – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Sarah Schulz appointed to Cambridge Village Board – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- New Dane County 911 center breaks ground – WKOW Channel 27
- First phase of Sun Prairie library expansion nearly complete – Sun Prairie Star
- LIVE: Dane Co. leaders celebrate groundbreaking of new 911 operations center – WMTV Channel 15
Education
- Construction manager picked for $1 million air project work at Monona Grove High School – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
Sunday, May 18, 2025
City of Madison
- Week of May 19th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/19/25 – Forward Lookout
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 19, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- Budget Engagement Meetings – Alder John Duncan
- Madison Public Library celebrates 150 years – State Journal
- Southwest Area Plan Second Community Survey – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Focus Group ICU Care – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/19/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, May 17, 2025
City of Madison
- Meetings and Updates Week of May 19 – Alder Derek Field
- Entertainment License Process Update – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison Public Library marks 150 years Saturday with parade, tours – State Journal
- How bus rapid transit would connect Madison’s north and south sides – Cap Times
Dane County
- Waunakee Aldi site plan presented for Kilkenny Farms West – Waunakee Tribune
Friday, May 16th, 2025
City of Madison
- Capitol Lakes plans more independent senior housing in Downtown Madison – State Journal
- 2025 City of Madison Property Assessments – Alder Mike Verveer
- Vision Zero Network – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 19, 2025 – Alder John Guequierre
- 4506 and 4514 Verona Road-Development Upcoming Meetings – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Overture Center Garage announces fiber upgrade causing temporary communication outage – Madison Reporter
Dane County
- What Dane County is learning from its Yahara River dredging project – Cap Times
- Dane County takes first step in placing solar array on site of former landfill – State Journal
- Sun Prairie to participate in LEED for Cities certification cohort – Sun Prairie Star
- Windsor, DeForest create joint Small Business Grant Program – Sun Prairie Star
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
City of Madison
- Madison hires director to oversee low-income and senior housing – State Journal
- Central Library Upcoming Hours Changes and Celebration – Alder Mike Verveer
- You’re Invited: City Budget Process Begins With Budget Engagement Sessions in June
– Alder Derek Field
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway celebrates the planting of the 100,000th tree in Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- Chad Ruppel appointed as Madison’s new CDA Housing Director – Madison Reporter
- Overture Center Garage Fiber Upgrade on May 19 – City News
- Madison Celebrates 100,000 Street Trees – City News
- Assessment Notices To Be Mailed Friday, May 16 – Alder John Guequierre
- 2026 Budget Engagement Sessions And Capital Budget Requests – Alder John Guequierre
- Madison launches public forums on workplace discrimination – Madison Reporter
- The 2025 Spring Yard Waste Collection is Over, Curbside Set-Out Dates Return in the Fall – City News
Dane County
- Report shows 75% increase in Sun Prairie EMS calls, fire responses tripled in last decade – WMTV Channel 15
- Resolution urging lower voting age heads to the county board – WORt 89.9 FM
- Public meeting set on Beltline improvements from Middleton to Gammon Road – State Journal
- Dane County Youth Governance Program now accepting applications for 2025-2026 school year – Madison365
Education
- Have stricter cellphone policies helped Dane County’s schools? – State Journal
- Amid increase in poverty, Sun Prairie School District to offer free snacks in school – State Journal
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison highlights affordable housing goals – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Civil Rights director Norman Davis accused of discrimination – Cap Times
- Be aware helicopters will be in use Friday morning to replace lights at the stadium. Backup date is Saturday. – Alder Regina Vidaver
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Art on the Rooftop on display at Monona Terrace – WKOW Channel 27
- Davidson St, Park Ct, Maher Ave, and Gary St Reconstruction – Alder Dina Nina Marinez-Rutherford
- Monona Terrace opens annual rooftop sculpture exhibit curated by local arts commission – Madison Reporter
- Planning Division invites input for Southwest and Southeast community surveys – Madison Reporter
- Metro Transit’s April ridership hits highest level since 2015 – Madison Reporter
- Director at HUD appointed as new Madison hosing director – WMTV Channel 15
- Monona Terrace 2025 Art on the Rooftop Now on Exhibit – City News
- City of Madison launches community listening sessions on workplace discrimination – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison mayor appoints new housing director – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison hosting community listening sessions on workplace discrimination in June – Fox 47
- City of Madison hosting community listening sessions on workplace discrimination starting in June – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison to Host Community Listening Sessions on Workplace Discrimination – City News
- Community listening session 5/13/25 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Chad Ruppel Named Madison’s next CDA Housing Director – City News
Dane County
- Community input needed: Dane County Active Transportation Plan – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie announces new compost program – Fox 47
- Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor visits with Dane County organizations to address funding concerns – WKOW Channel 27
- City of Fitchburg’s Vision Zero plan awaits funding – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County Exec. highlights sustainability efforts of Dane County Landfill – WKOW Channel 27
- Sun Prairie swears in new police chief – WKOW Channel 27
Education
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
City of Madison
- Get a sneak peek inside the coming Madison Public Market – State Journal
- South Bedford Street to close for North Shore Drive Path project – Madison Reporter
- Metro bus route upgrades come amid surge of attacks on bus drivers – WMTV Channel 15
- 124 E Gorham Street Proposal at Landmarks Commission on May 19 – Alder Will Ochowicz
- Police arrest man accused of punching Madison Metro bus driver – WKOW Channel 27
- Rider allegedly punches Madison Metro bus driver after refusing to pay – Fox 47
- Bus passenger arrested for punching driver – State Journal
- MGE installs new EV chargers to utility poles across the city – WMTV Channel 15
- Passenger arrested after hitting Madison Metro bus driver on W. Main St. – WKOW Channel 27
- Rider allegedly punches Madison Metro bus driver after refusing to pay – Channel3000.com
- Madison Metro passenger arrested, accused of punching bus driver – WMTV Channel 15
- New mural by Michael Ford honors South Madison leaders – Madison Reporter
- BRT Powers Metro to Highest April Ridership Since 2015 – Alder Tag Evers
- Residents of Southwest and Southeast areas invited to share perspectives in second community survey – City News
- Madison Gas and Electric unveils new EV charging stations around Madison – WKOW Channel 27
- Madison Metro sees BRT windfall, April ridership surges to 10-year high – Channel3000.com
- MG&E and City of Madison create 5 pole-mounted electric vehicle chargers – Fox 47
Dane County
- Mendota County Park closed for the summer to make way for multi-million-dollar upgrade – State Journal
- Why the Dane County sheriff is buying a $12,000 remote controlled car – Cap Times
- Fitchburg city council votes to adopt Vision Zero policy – WKOW Channel 27
- Fitchburg Common Council approves initiative in effort to create safer roadways – WMTV Channel 15
- **** FOIA Request Sent to Dane County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 – Present on May 12, 2025 ** – Madison Reporter
Monday, May 12th, 2025
City of Madison
- “They will be looking over us now.” New “Colorful Characters” mural honors South Madison heroes – Madison 365
- Monday Morning Round Up – Forward Lookout
- Forward Lookout on WORT 5/12/25 – Forward Lookout
- Metro Transit celebrates 1.3 million rides taken in April – WKOW Channel 27
- Personnel shuffles and quorum notices – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison church and community center build new future together – WMTV Channel 15
- Mark your Calendar Budget Sessions – Alder Figueroa Cole
- North-South BRT Public Info Mtg this Tuesday, plus more updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Common Council New Business Summaries – May 6, 2025 – Alder John Guequierre
- Goodbye students, hello road construction – Madison Bikes
- Introduction, Committees, Imagination Center Groundbreaking – Alder Julia Matthews
- Metro Transit ridership in April surpasses pre-pandemic numbers for first time – Isthmus
- BRT Powers Metro to Highest April Ridership Since 2015 – City News
Dane County
- Monday Morning Round Up – Forward Lookout
- The Verona Library put stickers on its towering windows. It’s for the birds – WPR
- Forward Lookout on WORT 5/12/25 – Forward Lookout
- Mendota County Park closed for the summer to make way for multi-million-dollar upgrade – State Journal
- Deerfield won’t participate in ‘No Mow May’ this spring – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Hwy. M closed pavement replacement – Waunakee Tribune
- Madison airport to provide additional nonstop flights to New York City – WKOW Channel 27
Sunday, May 11th, 2025
City of Madison
- Groundbreaking for first new library in 25 years; Water main flushing; Brush collection on N. Franklin; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 12, 2025 – Alder John Duncan
- Highland Ave. Sewer Project to impact Madison Hospitals – WMTV Channel 15
- City Meetings and Updates Week of May 12 – Alder Derek Field
- Week of May 12th Updates – Alder Badri Lankella
- Madison City Week Ahead 10/12/25 – Forward Lookout
- South Bedford Street Closure at North Shore Drive – Alder Mike Verveer
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 12, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/12/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
City of Madison
- Generations of stories come together as Madison libraries celebrate 150 years – WMTV Channel 15
- Board of Health-Salt Use-Madison-County – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Mural honors Madison leaders’ legacies – Channel3000.com
- Week of May 12th & Budget Engagement Sessions – Alder Sean O’Brien
- PHMDC looks for info on dog that bit person on Madison’s south side – Channel3000.com
Education
- Madison School District seeing reading, math improvements with full-day 4K – State Journal
- Traffic safety study proposed for Waunakee High School campus – Waunakee Tribune
Friday, May 9th, 2025
City of Madison
- 4506 Verona Road-After Community meeting – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Visit Alicia Ashman Library for Madison Library’s 150th Birthday, Tomorrow, May 10 – Alder John Guequierre
- New south side mural showcases Madison leaders – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison Public Library announces May schedule changes and closures – Madison Reporter
- UW Health: Construction beginning near hospital soon, will cause delays – WKOW Channel 27
- New “Colorful Characters” Mural Honors Legacies of South Madison Leaders – City News
- Trumps Skinny Budget Jeopardizes 38% of Local Homelessness Funding – Forward Lookout
Dane County
- Sun Prairie expands use of AI traffic signals to boost safety and efficiency – WMTV Channel 15
- Recreational bridge over the Wisconsin River will unify Sauk and Dane County – WMTV Channel 15
- Dog bite in Madison park prompts urgent search for animal and owner – WKOW Channel 27
- Trumps Skinny Budget Jeopardizes 38% of Local Homelessness Funding – Forward Lookout
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
City of Madison
- Voit Farm (not yet) TIF’s “Less Viable” Lots for Affordable Housing Someday – Forward Lookout
- Survey seeks public input on Dane County’s active transportation plan – Madison Reporter
- In its 150 years, Madison Public Library has been a model for the nation – State Journal
- Let’s Talk Budget 2026 – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison breaks ground on Imagination Center – WKOW Channel 27
- Dane and Sauk counties celebrate long-awaited bridge project – WKOW Channel 27
- City eyes financing assistance for Voit Farm development – Isthmus
- Waunakee board considers uncertain tax credit in solar project – Waunakee Tribune
- Madison Public Library announces May schedule changes – Fox 47
- Madison Public Library announces May schedule changes – Channel3000.com
- North Randall Avenue closes for utility replacement starting May 12 – Madison Reporter
- Campus Drive off-ramp closure announced for sewer pipe replacement – Madison Reporter
- Portion of South Bedford Street to close starting Monday – Channel3000.com
- South Bedford Street Closure at North Shore Drive – City News
- Madison Public Libraries Closed for Staff In-Service Day on May 15; Other Upcoming Hours Changes – City News
Dane County
- Dane and Sauk counties celebrate long-awaited bridge project – WKOW Channel 27
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
City of Madison
- Trash and repair problems? Madison schools eye hiring service workers – Cap Times
- Madison politics is a ‘one-party game.’ Is it stifling debate? – Cap Times
- Madison’s new generation of leaders faces scrutiny, policy hurdles – Cap Times
- Forward Lookout on WORT 5/5/25 – Forward Lookout
- Our new men’s shelter is too small – Forward Lookout
- Portion of N. Randall Avenue to close through late August – WMTV Channel 15
- Section of North Randall Avenue to close starting Monday – Fox 47
- Section of North Randall Avenue Closes Monday, May 12 – City News
- Officials predict traffic impacts ahead of Highland Ave. sewer project – WKOW Channel 27
Dane County
- Forward Lookout on WORT 5/5/25 – Forward Lookout
- Our new men’s shelter is too small – Forward Lookout
- Dane Co. leaders, residents urge long-term solutions to homelessness crisis – WMTV Channel 15
- No new answers in death of man who drove into Cottage Grove family – State Journal
- Man dies in Dane County Jail after being charged with intentionally driving his car into Cottage Grove family – WPR
- Sun Prairie swears in District 1 Alderperson – Sun Prairie Star
- Sun Prairie to launch pilot compost program this summer – Sun Prairie Star
Education
- Waunakee Community School District to implement school bus tracking technology Fox 47
- MMSD asks residents to complete online survey on future vision, goals – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
City of Madison
- And then Trump’s Budget blows up homeless services altogether – Forward Lookout
- Mother Fool’s crash renews calls for action – WPRT 89.9 FM
- Madison Night Market Returns – Alder Mike Verveer
- Items of Interest for the Week of May 5, 2025 – Alder Davy Mayer
- Items of Interest for the Week of April 28, 2025 – Alder Davy Mayer
- Items of Interest for the Week of April 21, 2025 – Alder Davy Mayer
- Board of Health – Salt usage – City – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- City of Madison begins Small Business Week with familiarization tour – Madison Reporter
- Parts of Campus Drive at Highland Avenue in Madison to close through June – WMTV Channel 15
- Madison to host five public meetings on 2026 budget priorities – State Journal
- Westbound Campus drive off-ramp at Highland Avenue to close starting Monday – Fox 47
- Westbound Campus Drive Off-Ramp Closure at Highland Avenue – City News
- Help Shape the Future of Biking, Walking and Rolling in Dane County – City News
- Madison officials urge cautious swimming at city beaches during summer season – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dunn residents talk with McFarland, Dunn boards about new boundary plan – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Deerfield Village Board opens application for new member – Herald Independent and McFarland Thistle
- And then Trump’s Budget blows up homeless services altogether
– Forward Lookout
- Government Must Fulfill Promise For F-35 Noise Abatement Near Truax Field – Caffeinated Politics
- Driver in deadly Cottage Grove crash found dead at Dane County Jail – Fox 47
- Man accused of driving into Cottage Grove family dies in jail, source says – State Journal
- Suspect accused of hitting Cottage Grove family dies in jail – WKOW Channel 27
- Inmate found dead at Dane Co. Jail was suspect in deadly Cottage Grove crash – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane County residents encouraged to complete transportation survey – Channel3000.com
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MGE: Solar energy center coming to Fitchburg – Channel3000.com
- Inmate dies in custody at Dane County Jail – WMTV Channel 27
- Inmate found dead in Dane County Jail cell Tuesday morning – State Journal
- Police investigating death of man in custody at Dane County jail – WMTV Channel 15
- Planning & Zoning approves several rezonings near Columbia, Dalmore and N West Street – Sun Prairie Star
- Inmate found unresponsive in Dane County Jail dies – Channel3000.com
- Cottage Grove adds no-parking zone near Bakken Park – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
Education
- More 4K classrooms coming to Madison school district next year – Cap Times
- McFarland School Board votes to rename Conrad Elvehjem Primary School to McFarland Primary School – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- UW-Madison faculty seek ‘mutual defense compact’ with Big Ten against Trump administration – State Journal
Monday, May 5th, 2025
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 5, 2025 – Alder Carmella Glenn
- Redevelopment to transform East Side church and community center, add housing – State Journal
- East Madison Bikeways and North Shore Drive Path projects to start May 5th – Madison Reporter
- Forward Lookout for the week of March 5, 2025 – WORT 89.9 FM
- Development Proposal Process-4506 Verona Road – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Madison Boats Kicks Off Their New Season with Two Events…plus More Updates – Alder Tag Evers
- Bikes for Kids sale; exciting construction; school grant. And of course Bike Week – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- Cambridge faces budget woes due to Fire & EMS District costs – Cambridge News and Deerfield Independent
- Forward Lookout for the week of March 5, 2025 – WORT 89.9 FM
Sunday, May 4, 2025
City of Madison
- Week of May 5th Updates – Alder Badri Lankella
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 5, 2025 – Alder Bill Tishler
- Congrats to Eve Galanter; New businesses at Regent and Allen; Construction now and upcoming; Announcements & Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Week of May 5th – Alder Sean O’Brien
- Madison City Week Ahead 5/5/25 – Forward Lookout
-
Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of May 5, 2025 – John Guequierre
- City Meetings and Updates Week of April 5 – Alder Derek Field
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 5/5/25 – Forward Lookout
Saturday, May 3, 2025
City of Madison
- Work scheduled to improve Madison bike paths – Channel3000.com
- Road closures in Madison for USA Cycling event on May 3rd and 4th – Madison Reporter
- Dane County opts for sustainable transport in April challenge – Madison Reporter
- Week of May 5 Updates – Alder Will Ochowicz
Friday, May 2, 2025
City of Madison
- Occupy Madison Plant Sale Starts Tomorrow – Forward Lookout
- Turnover at the top: 5 Madison departments will get new leaders soon – Cap Times
- Here’s what the Madison City Council spends most of its time talking about – State Journal
- City of Madison gives Low Mow May reminders – WMTV Channel 15
- Car accident at Mother Fool’s – Alder Davy Mayer
- N Shore Drive Path & E Madison Bikeways Projects – City News
- City of Madison Kicks Off National Small Business Week with 2025 Familiarization Tour – City News
- Multiple downtown streets closing for cycling championship. – State Journal
- Dairy Drive homeless encampment faces potential closure – WORT 89.9FM
Dane County
- Occupy Madison Plant Sale Starts Tomorrow – Forward Lookout
- Dane Co. avoids 15 tons of carbon dioxide emissions during Spring Roll Challenge – WMTV Channel 15
- Dane Co. Board recognizes Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month – WMTV Channel 15
- DOGE hits Dane County as AmeriCorps program funding terminated – Madison 365
- Sun Prairie might change emergency services to accommodate population growth – State Journal
- USDA gives City of Sun Prairie $109k grant to launch pilot compost program Fox 47
- Alumni, staff, and faculty make strong case for UW–Madison at Day at the Capitol – Campus News
- Residents want answers on F-35 relief – Isthmus
Education
- Oldest Madison ‘community schools’ not showing gains in academics, attendance – State Journal
- UW-Madison alums lobby state Legislature for more money for operations, student housing – Isthmus
Thursday, May 1, 2025
City of Madison
- City of Madison gives Low Mow May reminders – Daily Cardinal
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Madison announces beginning of Low Mow May – WKOW Channel 27
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Madison suspends grass enforcement for “Low Mow May” initiative – Madison Reporter
- Madison Public Library launches WE READ for summer engagement – Madison Reporter
- Madison police captain recognized among Wisconsin’s influential Native American leaders
– Madison Reporter
- City of Madison resumes food scraps recycling initiative at Westside Community Market – Madison Reporter
- Madison Police Department shares 2024 Annual Report with the community.- Madison Reporter
- Madison celebrates completion of affordable housing project in Mosaic Ridge – Madison Reporter
- Dane County Residents Make Big Impact Choosing Sustainable Transportation this April – City News
- What You Need to Know About Low Mow May 2025 – City News
- Common Ground with… Muralidharan Govindarajan – Madison Commons
- Are we going to lose another 114 rental subsidies for houseless persons? – Forward Lookout
- Resolution to fund 5th annual Mad Lit Event Series passes City’s Finance Committee – Madison 365
- New approach in low-cost subdivision aims to keep 2 houses affordable indefinitely – State Journal
- Road closures set for some Madison streets this weekend for cycling championships – Channel3000.com
- Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to Westside Community Market on May 3, 2025 – City News
- Mosaic Ridge Creating Housing Opportunity – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
Dane County
- Dane County supervisor introducing ordinance amendment to limit Human Services contract power – Channel3000.com
- Dane County residents participate in April green transportation challenge – Fox 47
- Melissa Agard: Anxious about current events? Here’s a list of things to do – WisPolitics
- Are we going to lose another 114 rental subsidies for houseless persons? – Forward Lookout
- Two Cambridge residents, elected as write-ins, begin their terms on Village Board – Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle
Education
- WEDC awards DeForest Area School District $25,000 Fab Lab Grant – Sun Prairie Star