Sunday, February 28th
City of Madison
- Vilas Residents Disapprove of Vilas Park Master Plan Process – On the Edge
- ‘Pretty much abandoned’: McPike Park homeless encampment largely empty on day of closure – State Journal
- Metro Transit will pay you $10,000 to design new bus rapid transit stations. Here’s how to win – Channel3000.com
- McPike Park homeless encampment to close, city working to find other solutions – Badger Herald
Dane County
-
Bruce Company proposes major redevelopment of its Middleton property – State Journal
- ‘We deserve justice’: Activist groups demand Dane County DA reopen case against MPD officer Matthew Kenny – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
- Madison area schools open since September say in-person learning can be safe amid COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
- NAACP calls for state review of Sun Prairie schools after controversial assignment – WKOW
- Madison School District proposes early return to in-person learning, teachers union not ready – Badger Herald
Saturday, February 27th
City of Madison
Madison Area Schools
- Uneven playing field: Critics say fundraising increases inequity among Madison high schools – State Journal
- NAACP of Dane County demands audit of Sun Prairie Area School District after racially insensitive assignment about slavery – Channel3000.com
Friday, February 26th
Spring Elections
- Fitchburg council candidate drops out, write-in still possible – State Journal
City of Madison
- Sustainable Madison Committee members resign over George Floyd comments – Cap Times
- Update and Timeline: Temporary Closure of the Wilson Street Garage – City of Madison
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- Madison school district athletics remain virtual for alternate fall season through March 26; phase-in plan for spring sports coming – State Journal
- MMSD sports to remain on hold through April 4 – Channel3000.com
- Madison schools cancel all sports competitions through April 4 – WKOW
And more . . .
- Pocan asks Air Force to clarify future of F-35 jets in Madison – Channel3000.com
Thursday, February 25th
City of Madison
- Madison Metro wants your help in designing Bus Rapid Transit stations – Cap Times
- State DOJ asks Madison police to lead investigation into officer-involved shooting on Southeast Side – State Journal
- Tami Fleming honored with Rev. Wright Human Rights Award – Madison365
- Metro Transit Announces BRT Station Design Competition – City of Madison
- MPD investigating after DCI agent fires round during arrest; no one hit by gunfire – WKOW
- Madison police leading investigation into DCI arrest – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Supply shortage delays COVID-19 vaccination clinics for teachers in Dane County – State Journal
- Nightly lane closures starting Monday as part of Beltline improvement project – State Journal
- Dane County supervisors bring back resolution opposing F-35 jets – State Journal
- Plans to vaccinate teachers delayed at least two weeks – Madison365
- COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISORS VOICE SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS – Dane County
- Vaccine supply shortages delay vaccination of county teachers and childcare workers – City of Madison
- Dane Co. health officials say teacher vaccinations delayed by at least two weeks – Channel3000.com
- Construction to begin next week on Beltline ‘Flex Lane’ – WKOW
Wednesday, February 24th
City of Madison
- City Council Denies Liquor License a Second Time for SASY Stop-N-Go – WORT 89.9 FM
- Occupy Madison seeks zoning change for permanent tiny house village on Aberg Avenue – Cap Times
- Madison City Council declares March 1 COVID-19 ‘remembrance and recovery’ day – Cap Times
- Madison City Council denies liquor license for Schenk’s Corners Stop-N-Go again – Cap Times
- Two Sustainable Madison Committee members resign over “God bless George Floyd” remark – Madison365
- Madison leaders declare March 1 ‘Day of Remembrance and Recovery’ for COVID-19 victims, survivors – WKOW
- Madison ice rinks close due to warm weather, ‘unlikely’ to reopen this season – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County Airport’s WPDES permit is expired and doesn’t mention PFAS. Why? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Dane County to launch regional housing study – Cap Times
- Public Health drops complaint against dance studio, will incorporate allegations into counterclaim in related lawsuit – State Journal
- COUNTY’S HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS COMMITTEE TO HEAR RECAP OF BUDGET PRIORITIES, RFP AND BID WAVER PROCESS AND EFFORTS TO DIVERSIFY POS AGENCIES – Dane County
- Decision on Alliant Energy Center becoming federal vaccination site expected in coming days – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
- Editorial: MTI does community a service by standing up for safe schools – Cap Times
- Hidden cameras at Madison East High were inside locker room office, room where students with disabilities changed – State Journal
- School district violates own policy with hidden surveillance cameras – Isthmus
- MPD finds no crime committed in East High hidden camera investigation – WKOW
Tuesday, February 23rd
City of Madison
- Naloxone Boxes Installed in Madison to Fight Overdoses – WORT 89.9 FM
- Meet Shon Barnes, Madison’s New Chief of Police – WORT 89.9 FM
- City Council approves agreement for South Side housing, grocery store project – State Journal
- City revives ancient winter game, with help of Ho-Chunk alder – Madison 365
- Dane County Executive, Madison Mayor to Reconvene Local Leaders to Continue Progress on Sustainability, Climate Change – City of Madison
- Reverend Wright Human Rights Award Winner Tami Fleming – City of Madison
- City planner, alder split on new proposal to redevelop West Towne Mall area into housing, offices, & parks – Channel3000.com
- Madison Common Council votes to extend ‘Streatery’ program – WKOW
- Metro Transit proposes moving more buses off of State Street, with Bus Rapid Transit to replace some buses in area – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Gov. Evers extends deadline for applications for Dane Co. Sheriff – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Sheriff application deadline extended by governor – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Hidden cameras at Madison East High installed to monitor janitor’s work habits, police find – State Journal
- MMSD holding virtual kindergarten enrollment next week – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- Madison College ranked as a top military friendly school in new survey – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
Monday, February 22nd
City of Madison
- Developer proposes big mixed-use project next to coming Public Market – State Journal
- Madison City Week Ahead 2/22/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison street crews ready to clear melting snow from roads – Channel3000.com
- Madison to revive failed Southeast Side housing subdivision in isolated neighborhood – State Journal
Dane County
- Naloxone boxes installed in public for use against overdoses – AP
- Dane County finance committee to review sheriff’s office contract with village of Brooklyn – Cap Times
- Dane County Week Ahead 2/22/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County Snowmobile Trails are Closed Due to Pending Warm Weather – Dane County
- Naloxone boxes installed in public for use against overdoses – WKOW
- Dane County delays vaccine clinic while waiting on shipments – WKOW
- Dane County snowmobile trails closing – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- SPASD offers updates on response after racially-insensitive slavery assignment, says investigation is ongoing – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie selects new middle and high school boundary lines; district apologizes for claiming partnership with YWCA – State Journal
- Madison School District Week Ahead 2/22/21 – Forwardlookout.com
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison, student government at odds over how to help students struggling during COVID-19 pandemic – State Journal
Sunday, February 21st
City of Madison
- Developer offers more offices, housing, retail and parking for Madison Yards project – State Journal
- Wilson Street parking garage closed due to sprinkler malfunction; city staff clearing water, ice – State Journal
- Sheboygan and West Wash Bike Lanes – Madison Bikes
- UPDATE: Wilson Street Garage Temporarily Closed Due to a Sprinkler System Malfunction – City of Madison
- Downtown Wilson Street garage closed after sprinkler malfunction – Channel3000.com
- ‘Push it where you can’: As more snow hits Madison, crews are running out of places to put it – Channel3000.com
- Plows will be out in Madison on Sunday night – Channel3000.com
- Madison plowing plan for Sunday’s expected snowfall – WKOW
- Wilson Street Garage temporarily closed for sprinkler malfunction – WKOW
And more . . .
Saturday, February 20th
City of Madison
Friday, February 19th
Twice in one week I lost the info . . . 2 different accidental losses . . . sigh.
City of Madison
- Edgewood again sues Madison over rejected bid for athletic field lights – State Journal
- Street Closure–Felland Road – City of Madison
Dane County
- Public Health, Health Care Team to Vaccinate Dane County School Staff – City of Madison
Thursday, February 18th
City of Madison
- Body Cameras: The Big Picture – Red Madison
- Six years later, community still seeks justice for Tony Robinson – WORT 89.9 FM
- Does anyone in Madison care about pesticide use? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Priority at Monona Terrace is financial recovery – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison Seeking Part-Time School Crossing Guards – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County moves to add Hmong speaker to Aging and Disability Resource Center – Cap Times
- Dane County Board to consider $25,000 donation for accessible kayak landing – Cap Times
- Parisi Statement: Covid Variant Discovered in Dane County – Dane County
- DANE COUNTY BOARD TO HEAR PRESENTATION ON A REGIONAL HOUSING STRATEGY – Dane County
Wednesday, February 17th
Spring Elections
- Skidmore survives – Isthmus
- Candidates in Madison City Council, Dane County Board races advance after primary – Cap Times
- Madison voter turnout drops for spring primary – WKOW
City of Madison
- Saran Ouk named City of Madison’s Office of Business Resources Manager – Madison365
- Saran Ouk Named City’s Office of Business Resources Manager – City of Madison
- ‘Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility’: Madison police chief addresses recent string of car thefts – Channel3000.com
- Chief Shon Barnes is right: A progressive police force needs body cameras on its officers – State Journal
Dane County
- Starkweather fish rests after hard work soaking up PFAS – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Parisi Statement: Governor’s Budget Aims to Replicate Success of Dane County’s Affordable Housing Fund Statewide – Dane County
- Parisi: Inclusion of affordable housing funding in 2021-23 budget is ‘critical’ for Wisconsin’s pandemic recovery – Channel3000.com
- ‘If you’re behind in your rent, please apply’: Rental assistance program applications open for Dane County residents – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
Tuesday, February 16th
Accidentally deleted some info here . . . oops.
Spring Elections
- Nikki Conklin wins District 9 council primary; incumbent Skidmore narrowly survives – Madison365
- Kemble, Myadze through in North Side primary – Madison365
- Currie dominates District 16 council primary; Tramel also through – Madison365
- Madison alder races set for April election – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
- What you need to know about the Madison School District reopening plan – Cap Times
- Safety and security work moves to superintendent’s advisory committee – Cap Times
Monday, February 15th
Accidentally deleted some info here . . . oops.
Madison Area Schools
Sunday, February 14th
City of Madison
Dane County
- Madison residents may hear F-16 fighter jets until 10 p.m. throughout this week – State Journal
- 115th Fighter Wing to conduct evening training flights Monday through Thursday – Channel3000.com
- 115th Fighter Wing conducts evening flights – WKOW
Saturday, February 13th
Nothing
Friday, February 12th
City of Madison
- City of Madison to close McPike Park homeless encampment by end of February – State Journal
- City of Madison to close McPike Park homeless encampment by end of February – Channel3000.com
- New Madison committee recommends body-worn cameras for MPD – Badger Herald
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison teachers union responds to district’s decision to reopen for in-person learning – State Journal
- MTI asks Jenkins, Madison School Board questions about reopening in Friday letter – Cap Times
- Madison teachers union looking for answers from MMSD before in-person return – Channel3000.com
- Madison teachers union questions district decision to reopen schools – WKOW
Higher Ed
- State approves over $12 million in UW-Madison maintenance, repairs – Cap Times
And more
- Municipalities welcome proposed sales tax option; state business association pushes back – Channel3000.com
Thursday, February 11th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison committee reiterates support for banning tear gas – Cap Times
- Madison Streets Division warns cold temperatures will make for slippery roads during Thursday snow – WKOW
Mo’ Meetings
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- Some MMSD staff members not confident about reopening plan – Cap Times
- Madison School District federal COVID-19 relief funds not affected by budget committee decision – Cap Times
- Teachers union caught off guard by MMSD reopening plan – Channel3000.com
- MMSD officials explain decision to return to in-person in Q&A – WKOW
Wednesday, February 10th
Spring Election
- Madison Area DSA’s February 16 Primary Voter Guide – Red Madison
- With election approaching, investigation into Madison council member languishes – State Journal
- Candidate Q&A: Dane County Board, 12th District – State Journal
City of Madison
- Madison plans $3.9 million remake of lakeside building into parks offices, public space – State Journal
- Committee discusses use of body cameras in Madison – Channel3000.com
- City officials want those in tent encampment out of Madison park – WKOW
Dane County
- ‘Take the Shot’ Dane County COVID vaccination campaign – Channel3000.com
- MULTIPLE FUNDING RESOLUTIONS BEFORE DANE COUNTY PARK COMMISSION – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Back to School: Madison School District to Reintroduce In-Person Learning – WPRT 89.9 FM
- Madison School District will reopen for in-person kindergarten March 9, phase in other grades – Cap Times
- Madison School District announces date and plan to return to in-person learning – State Journal
- Madison schools to begin return to in-person instruction March 9 – Madison365
- Madison Metropolitan School District beginning phased return to in-person learning – Channel3000.com
- Madison schools to begin phased return to in-person learning – WKOW
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison COVID tracking app goes live – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, February 9th
Spring Elections
- Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 18 – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- Bringing back concerts in Madison this spring is reckless – Tone Madison
- Madison intends to close McPike Park homeless encampment on Feb. 28 – State Journal
- Madison Police, Dane Co. District Attorney explain how legalizing marijuana would affect their jobs – Channel3000.com
- WEDC gives $250K grant to City of Madison for redevelopment of Westgate Mall site – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison receives $250K grant for Westgate Mall site redevelopment project – WKOW
- Downtown Madison businesses cope with moving out to make way for apartment project – Cap Times
- Westgate Mall redevelopment gets boost from state – State Journal
Dane County
- Village of Brooklyn points to unspecified lawsuit and complaints in abolishing police – State Journal
- Dane County committee recommends changing jail contract to add consultant fees – Cap Times
- Partners Donate $70,000 to Dane County for 160 Acre Restoration Project at Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Dane County
- No criminal charges filed after MPD investigates alleged hate crime incident in front of Portillos – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC issues new emergency order to reduce indoor gatherings – Badger Herald
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD hoping for in-person summer school for students entering grades K-9 – Cap Times
- No date set for Madison school reopening, but new details reveal what it will look like – State Journal
- Records show multiple contacts between YWCA staffer, Sun Prairie school leader on slavery lesson but no formal partnership – State Journal
- Madison district provides more detail on what in-person school would look like, no date set for return – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie school staff clarifies relationship with YWCA, which says no partnership in place – Madison365
- YWCA CEO says Sun Prairie School District lied about partnership following assignment on slavery – Channel3000.com
- First day for Verona high schoolers in new building – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie Area School District responds to claim that partnership with YWCA was false – Channel3000.com
- YWCA CEO says Sun Prairie school district claim of partnership is false – Madison365
Higher Ed
- ASM holds special session on COVID-19 Student Relief Fund Referendum – Badger Herald
- ASM votes ‘no confidence’ in Chancellor for Finance and Administration – Badger Herald
- Gov. Evers appoints democratic donor to UW Board of Regents – Badger Herald
Monday, February 8th
Spring Elections
- Candidate Q&A: Incumbent faces two challengers to represent District 18 on Madison City Council – State Journal
City of Madison
- Bike lanes on W Wash, Metro hearing, Free Bikes 4 Kidz, Winter Cycling Congress – Madison Bikes
- Madison City Week Ahead 2/8/21 – Forwardlookout.com
Dane County
- In dangerously cold weather, pandemic preparations pay off for Madison – WORT 89.9 FM
- Phased Reopening Continues with Latest Dane County Public Health Order – Public Health
- Dane County eases restrictions on gatherings in new COVID-19 order as vaccinations pick up – State Journal
- New Dane County order eases COVID-19 restrictions as hopes turn to vaccine – Cap Times
- Dane County raises gathering limits in new health order – WKOW
- Sun Prairie school administrators say they will not fire equity staffer after letter from parents – WKOW
- Dane County leaders waiting for vaccine site approval – WKOW
- Dane County health order eliminates child care restriction, center says it won’t change much – WKOW
- Dane County Week Ahead 2/8/21 – Forwardlookout.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- YWCA disputes Sun Prairie School District claim of partnership in wake of slavery lesson; administrator to keep job – State Journal
- Middleton-Cross Plains School Board votes to return students to in-person hybrid learning – State Journal
- Phased Reopening Continues with Latest Dane County Public Health Order – City of Madison
- Dane County increases indoor gathering limits to 25 people under new public health emergency order – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie Area School District addresses racially-insensitive assignment about slavery, commits to creating anti-racist instructional framework – Channel3000.com
- Middleton-Cross Plains School Board votes in favor of return to in-person hybrid learning for all grades – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie promises change after racially-insensitive assignment, parents push for more – WKOW
- Madison School District Week Ahead 2/8/21 – Forwardlookout.com
And more . . .
- The F-35’s Block 4 Upgrade Includes America’s New Tactical Nuke – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Sunday, February 7th
Spring Elections
- Candidate Q&A: Madison City Council, District 9 – State Journal
- Candidate Q&A: Oregon Village Board president – State Journal
- Candidate Q&A: Belleville School Board – State Journal
City of Madison
- State agency move opens prime Downtown redevelopment site – State Journal
Saturday, February 6th
Madison Area Schools
- Sun Prairie families hire lawyer in response to 6th grade history assignment on slavery – Channel3000.com
Friday, February 5th
Spring Elections
- District 18 candidate survey from Northside News – Madison365
- District 13 candidate debate at 1:30pm Saturday – WORT 89.9 FM
- Saturday at noon: WORT’s District 12 debate – WORT 89.9 FM
City of Madison
- Metro Transit proposes moving almost 30% of buses off State Street – State Journal
- Eviction declaration forms available at Madison libraries – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- COVID-19 Data Dashboard Updated with New Vaccine Data – City of Madison
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Michael Jones elected next president of Madison Teachers Inc. – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
Thursday, February 4th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- As temps plunge, protect your home’s water pipes – City of Madison
- Public Test of Election Equipment – City of Madison
- Here are the most common questions the City gets every time it snows – Channel3000.com
- Hub II team says development will include “sustainability measures” – Badger Herald
Mo’ Meetings
- Oscar Mayer – Proactive Rezoning – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County officials warn of week-long Arctic blast after Thursday snow storm – Cap Times
- Milwaukee County considers leaving statewide organization after Dane County pulls out – Cap Times
- Dane County Board to recognize Black History Month 2021 – Madison365
- COUNTY BOARD TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 2021 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH – Dane County
- Parisi Statement: State Legislature Extends Pandemic, Ends Wisconsin Mask Requirement – Dane County
- ‘This is going to be for a long period of time’: Dane County officials issue warning ahead of ten day cold stretch – Channel3000.com
- Dane County plow operations will begin when snow starts – WKOW
- Dane Co. executive critcizes repeal of mandate: ‘Just made it more dangerous’ – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District’s Thursday snow day an ‘equity-based decision’ with facilities closed – Cap Times
- S’no one answer: Madison cancels classes as other districts teach through latest winter storm – State Journal
- Sun Prairie School District demands apology from website for selling ‘racist’ lesson on slavery – State Journal
- MMSD explains decision to close all buildings, cancel classes Thursday – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Clean Lakes Alliance–Madison’s Darling Corporate Greenwashers – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Wednesday, February 3rd
Spring Elections
- Next week, you can vote early on campus – Campus News
City of Madison
- Madison and Dane County officials open new dedicated homeless shelter – Daily Cardinal
- Common Council Ordinance Reduces Limitations for New and Existing Co-ops – WORT 89.9 FM
- Victory!! No Metro Bus Barn at the Poisoned Oscar Mayer site – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Madison Center for Black Excellence and Culture receives $250,000 city grant – Cap Times
- Proposed homeless men’s shelter near East Towne sparks hope, opposition – State Journal
- Early Start for Trash, Recycling, and Large Item Collections on February 4, 2021 – City of Madison
- Streets Division releases plowing plans ahead of ‘significant and challenging winter event’ – Channel3000.com
- Madison plows will be out overnight as soon as snow sticks – WKOW
- Madison eyes east side FedEx facility for Metro bus garage – Cap Times
- Election Accessibility in the City of Madison – City of Madison
- Body Worn Cameras – Money and Science – Forwardlookout.com
- Apartment tower, Whole Foods approved for large Madison Yards development on West Side – State Journal
Projects
Dane County
- ‘We were blindsided’: Police in the Village of Brooklyn say decision to abolish police force came as a surprise – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC provides updates on county vaccine rollout – Channel3000.com
- Dance studio joins lawsuit, fights mass gathering violations – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- It’s Not the Time to Reopen Schools – Red Madison
- Why were Sun Prairie sixth-graders asked how they would punish a slave? District still mum on origin of lesson. – State Journal
- Madison School District cancels online classes Thursday in anticipation of snowstorm – State Journal
- MMSD to close district buildings, cancel virtual instruction Thursday due to winter storm – Channel3000.com
- MMSD cancels virtual instruction, closing all district buildings Thursday – WKOW
Higher Ed
- Madison College closing all campuses Thursday due to winter weather – Channel3000.com
- Madison College campuses closed Thursday due to winter storm – WKOW
- ASM passes amendment to establish mask ambassador position – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Daily Round Up – 2/3/21 – Forwardlookout.com
Tuesday, February 2nd
Spring Elections
- Early Voting for Spring Primary Begins – WORT 89.9 FM
- Meet the Candidates: Nino Amato and Doug Hyant for District 9 – WORT 89.9 FM
- Cap Times Election Q&A: Madison City Council District 18 – Cap Times
- Cap Times Election Q&A: Dane County Board District 12 – Cap Times
City of Madison
- Reckoning with the Past, Writing the Future – Thoughts on Black History Month – Mayor Satya’s Blog
- Madison targets $3.1 million to nonprofits, cooperatives for housing initiatives – State Journal
- City looks to FedEx site for bus garage; cheaper than contaminated Oscar Mayer site – State Journal
- Community leaders welcome police chief, ask for accountability – Madison365
- New face, same debate – Isthmus
- New Police Chief Shon Barnes blows off Public Safety Review Committee – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison City Council: What will they talk about tonight? – Forwardlookout.com
- Mayor, alders to propose zoning changes for affordable housing to Madison Common Council – Channel3000.com
- City Council to vote on purchase of men’s homeless shelter– Channel3000.com
- Ordinance proposal would extend ‘Streatery’ program in Madison until 2022 – WKOW
- New proposal for Metro Transit Satellite Facility in Madison – WKOW
- MPD swears in Shon Barnes as new chief – Badger Herald
- New Police Chief Shon Barnes outlines ‘ambitious blueprint’ for Madison – Cap Times
- In-person absentee voting for Spring Primary begins – WKOW
Projects
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting: | Affirmative Action Commission |
| Date: | Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at 5:30 pm |
| Location: | Madison, WI |
Dane County
- It’s Time for a Mask Check-In! – City of Madison
- Dane Co. offers $500k in grants for bike playground, trail projects – WMTV
- County accepting PARC & Ride grant applications – Sun Prairie Star
- City-County Building receives energy efficiency grant – Waunakee Tribune
- Amid vocal public opposition, village of Brooklyn abolishes police department – WORT 89.9 FM
- PFAS Contamination – Safe Skies Cleanup Demands – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- Dane County Now Accepting PARC & Ride Grant Program Applications – Dane County
- ‘I had to do the math a couple times, but that’s 1327% increase!’: Local clerks marvel at unprecedented voter turnout ahead of Feb. 16 primary – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. leaders apply to host federal vaccination site at Alliant Energy Center – Channel3000.com
- ‘We have the ability’: Public health officials to ramp up vaccinations at Alliant Energy Center – Channel3000.com
- Village of Brooklyn abolishes police department, to contract with Dane County Sheriff’s Office – Channel3000.com
- Village of Brooklyn board provides more clarity behind decision to no longer have police department – WKOW
- Dane County applies to make Alliant Energy Center federal vaccination site – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K – 12
- Madison School Board: Urgency needed on reducing discipline disproportionalities – Cap Times
- Teacher doubled down on lesson that asked, “How will you punish this slave?” – Madison365
- ‘This one event feels like it’s three steps back’: How a virtual lesson plan slipped through the cracks at Patrick Marsh Middle School – Channel3000.com
- Petition calls for resuming sports for Madison students – WKOW
Higher Ed
- UW plans to disburse $9.9 million in COVID relief aid to students – Daily Cardinal
- Cardinal Call: ASM pushes ahead into murky legal waters – WORT 89.9 FM
- UW Arboretum designated as National Historic Landmark – State Journal
- UW student government attempts end-around to establish emergency housing fund, despite System policy – Madison365
- UW-Madison Arboretum designated as National Historic Landmark – Channel3000.com
- UW–Madison Arboretum designated a National Historic Landmark – Campus News
- UW–Madison Arboretum designated a National Historic Landmark – WKOW
And more . . .
- Week of 2/1/21 – Forwardlookout.com (podcast)
Monday, February 1st
City of Madison
- Shon Barnes sworn in as Madison’s new top cop – WORT 89.9 FM
- New Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes promises collaboration, focus on violent crime – State Journal
- Watch now: Swearing-in ceremony of Shon Barnes as Madison police chief – State Journal
- Shon Barnes takes over as Madison Police Chief – State Journal
- Shon Barnes sworn in as Madison’s 30th police chief – Cap Times
- Dr. Shon Barnes sworn in as MPD police chief – Madison 365
- Remember to shovel your hydrants! – City of Madison
- Dane County, City of Madison & Slipstream Awarded Department of Energy Grant to Improve Energy Efficiency at City-County Building – City of Madison
- Snow Emergency Continues Tonight – City of Madison
- ‘It will all come down to execution’: Black community reacts to swearing in of Madison’s new police chief – Channel3000.com
- Madison plows remove hazardous snow piles – Channel3000.com
- Madison Police Chief Barnes talks budget plans, protest, crime reduction in first one-on-one interview – Channel3000.com
- Madison officials ask public to shovel around fire hydrants – WKOW
- ‘I am ready:’ Madison’s new police chief focuses on moving city forward – WKOW
- Madison City Week Ahead 2/1/21 – Forward Lookout
- New Madison Police chief to be sworn in Monday – WKOW
- Dr. Shon Barnes to be sworn in as MPD police chief – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- How much PFAS is oozing down Starkweather Creek from Dane County Regional Airport & Truax base?? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Dane County, City of Madison & Slipstream Awarded Department of Energy Grant to Improve Energy Efficiency at City-County Building – Dane County
- Dane County, City of Madison receive grant to increase energy efficiency at City-County Building – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Week Ahead 2/1/21 – Forward Lookout
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Sun Prairie middle school teachers on leave after asking students how to ‘punish’ slaves – State Journal
- MMSD to pay for cap and gowns for graduating seniors – State Journal
- Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District prepares for return to in-person learning – WKOW
- Madison Area Schools (MMSD) Week Ahead 2/1/21 – Forward Lookout
Higher Ed