Thursday, June 30th
City of Madison
- City of Madison again offering free summer bus passes to MMSD middle and high schoolers – Channel3000.com
- Madison looking to hire crossing guards ahead of new school year – Channel3000.com
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway Condemns Today’s Supreme Court Devastating Ruling on Climate Action – City of Madison
- City of Madison Sponsors Free Bus Passes for MMSD Youth Again this Summer – City of Madison
- Metro Transit Service Reduced on July 4 – City of Madison
- Environmental groups slam Supreme Court climate ruling; utilities still plan to phase out coal – State Journal
- Glen Golf Park Grand Reopening Celebration Set for July 10 – City of Madison
Dane County
- Parisi worries Dane Co. climate actions could be offset by Supreme Court ruling – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Executive Parisi’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Curbing EPA’s Ability to Combat Climate Change – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Teachers leave school district after new MMSD budget falls short of union demands – WKOW
- Free summer Metro passes available for Madison middle, high school students – WKOW
Higher Ed
- Loud steam explosion on UW campus caused by malfunctioning pressure monitoring device – State Journal
Wednesday, June 29th
City of Madison
- Madison Police Department hosts pop-up pride event – Channel3000.com
- Road work to impact North Broom, West Dayton streets next week – Channel3000.com
- Reflecting on 25 years of the Monona Terrace – Channel3000.com
- The City of Madison is Hiring Crossing Guards – City of Madison
- Road Work–North Broom Street – City of Madison
- Jefferson Middle School renaming committee pauses work until fall – Cap Times
- Safety is at the forefront as Sun Prairie finishes its new high school – WKOW
- Dozens of homeless struggle to find new housing in Madison – WKOW
- Now hiring: City of Madison looks for school crossing guards – WKOW
- Madison Police holds pop-up event highlighting MPD Pride unit – WKOW
- Construction to close lanes on N. Broom Street, W. Dayton Street on July 5 – WKOW
- Community Meeting: Update on the Center for Black Excellence and Culture – Alder Sheri Carter
Dane County
- Monona extends storm debris cleanup through at least July 8 – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, June 28th
City of Madison
- Rosie the Rubbisher, Crush Farley, Stone Cold Squeeze Often: voting in final week to name trash compactors – Channel3000.com
- ‘It’s really hard’: Madison woman without a place to stay after city-funded hotel housing program for homeless ends – Channel3000.com
- The Glen Golf Park to open for tee times Friday; ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for July 10 – Channel3000.com
- Second Discussion about South Madison Mural Design with Michael Ford – City of Madison
- Final Week to Vote for the Compactor Names – City of Madison
- City of Madison Clerk’s Office Reveals New “I Voted” Stickers – City of Madison
- Madison unveils new ‘I Voted’ stickers for fall elections – State Journal
- With redevelopment coming, homeless moving from Far East Side hotel – State Journal
- Madison Mayor looks for ways to prevent gun violence at local level – Cap Times
- Madison still cleaning up from June 13 storm that left ‘tons and tons’ of brush debris – WKOW
-
Make Madison Safer this Summer, Wayne Strong – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
Dane County
- PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD FOR DANE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN NEEDS HEALTHCARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE SUBCOMMITTEE – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School Board approves 22-23 budget, 3% base wage increase – Cap Times
- MMSD considers $1,000 bonuses to staff who worked this spring – Cap Times
- Madison school board gives preliminary approval for 2022-23 budget – Channel3000.com
- Madison School Board approves 22-23 budget, 3% base wage increase – Cap Times
- MMSD considers $1,000 bonuses to staff who worked this spring – Cap Times
Monday, June 27
City of Madison
- No Streets Division Collections on Monday, July 4, 2022 – City of Madison
- Madison City Week Ahead 6/27/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Indian Hills detour over; BCycle issues; hit-and-run; Madison Women’s Ride – Madison Bikes
- Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022 – Alder Keith Furman
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022 – Alder Bill Tishler
- APLIQUE AHORA PARA PARTICIPAR EN EL MADISON FORWARD FUND – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Plan Commission approves demolition permit for downtown Madison building home to Paisan’s restaurant – Channel3000.com
- City, artist seek input on major South Side mural – Madison365
- Madison Plan Commission OK’s demolition permit for building that houses Paisan’s restaurant – State Journal
- Building home to Paisan’s will be demolished, restaurant’s future still uncertain – WKOW
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Sustainable Madison Committee – Sustainability Plan Update Working Group |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Jun. 30, 2022 at 2:00 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 6/27/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Know Before You Go: Beach-goers reminded to stay aware of water conditions – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School Board adopts $561 million budget 6-1, amid ongoing wage negotiations – State Journal
- MMSD board approves preliminary 2022-2023 budget – WKOW
Higher Ed
Sunday, June 26
City of Madison
- New Development Proposal Meeting – Tuesday, Jun 28th at 6 PM – Alder Sheri Carter
- Madison may again use TIF to boost State Street, Downtown – State Journal
- Week of June 27th – Alder Biran Benford
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022 – Alder Charles Myadze
Madison Area Schools
Saturday, June 25
City of Madison
- Verona Project, Parks Alive & Crossing guard Changes, Civil Rights Community Partner training & Week’s events – Alder Yanette Figuueroa Cole
- Week of June 27th – Remembering Wayne Strong, Roe V Wade, COVID, Parks Alive, and more – Alder Erik Paulson
- Updates & Week of June 27 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Metro Transit Receives Grant Funding to Develop North/South BRT Line – Alder Charles Myadze
Dane County
- Sherff Barrett’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision – Dane County
And more . . .
Friday, June 24
City of Madison
- Madison police plan for rally after Roe decision, will have extra patrols outside organizations through weekend – Channel3000.com
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s Statement on the Overturning of Roe vs. Wade – City of Madison
- Madison police chief responds to Supreme Court ruling on abortion – City of Madison
- Metro Transit Receives Grant Funding to Develop North/South BRT Line – City of Madison
- Madison police won’t arrest those seeking abortions or abortion providers – State Journal
- Madison BCycle works to fix e-bike issues after customer complaints – Cap Times
- MPD Chief: Abortion arrests are MPD’s ‘lowest priority’ – WKOW
- Madison, Dane County leaders respond to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – WKOW
- Mayor: ‘We will not be arresting abortion providers in Madison’ | WMSN – WMSN
- Madison backs not prosecuting 1849 abortion law; Dane Co. Sheriff to follow AG’s lead – NBC 15
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022 – Alder Nasra Wehelie
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of June 27, 2022 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Vote before July 5th to Name the Streets Division Electric Compactors – Alder Bill Tishler
- 4649 VERONA ROAD – DEVELOPMENT RECORDING/GRABACION – Alder Yannette Figureroa Cole
Dane County
- In-person visits return to Dane Co. jail after COVID pause – Channel3000.com
- Madison, Dane Co. authorities will not arrest abortion providers, DA won’t prosecute post-Roe reversal – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Executive Parisi’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade – Dane County
- On abortion, Dane County will prosecute crimes to reflect community’s values, DA says – State Journal
- In-person visits allowed again at Dane County Jail – State Journal
- Dane Co. Sheriff calls for peace, says office doesn’t have resources to ‘investigate medical professionals’ – WKOW
Thursday, June 23
City of Madison
- No strings attached: City launches guaranteed income pilot program – Cap Times
- ‘The money needed to come from somewhere’: How Madison spent its ‘Zuckerbucks’ – WKOW
- Overture Center calling for submissions for fall ‘DEMOCRACY – A Visual Exploration’ exhibit – WKOW
- Brush from June 13, 2022, Storm to be Collected by Friday, July 8, 2022 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Alder Charles Myadze Throwing Out the First Pitch at July 3 Mallards Game – Alder Charles Myadze
- TOD at Plan Commission Tonight, Glen Golf Park Grand Reopening – Alder Tag Evers
- 2022 Westmorland Garden Tour, June 26 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Alder Bill Tishler
Projects
Dane County
- Water Utility Releases 2021 Water Quality Report – WORT 89.9 FM
Wednesday, June 22
City of Madison
- Madison announces program to reduce commercial building emissions -Channel3000.com
- Musicians spread out across Madison as part of event celebrating summer – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison and Partners Announce Plans for Program to Cut Carbon Emissions in Commercial Buildings – City of Madison
- Bigger than Bees: Celebrate Pollinator Week June 20-26, 2022 – City of Madison
- Madison’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is Out! – City of Madison
- Brush from June 13, 2022 Storm to be Collected by Friday, July 8, 2022 – City of Madison
- Vote to Name the Streets Division’s Electric Compactors – City of Madison
- Madison announces plan to curb energy use in commercial buildings – State Journal
- How the Madison Water Utility “disappeared” the PFAS in our drinking water – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Make Music Madison inspires community members – WORT 89.9 FM
- ‘The money needed to come from somewhere’: How Madison spent its ‘Zuckerbucks’ – WKOW
- Well 19 Public Information Meeting and Listening Session – Alder Gary Halverson
- City Launches Guaranteed Income Research Program to Support Low-Income Families – Alder Charles Myadze
- City of Madison program to help increase energy efficiency of commercial buildings – NBC15
- Madison announces program to reduce commercial building emissions – WMSN
- Opposing the Overturning of Roe v. Wade and Establishing City Policy with Regard to the Potential Criminalization of Abortion – Mayor Rhodes-Conway
Projects
- Solar PV – Streets Waste Transfer Station
- Metro Transit Phase 3A –Maintenance and Driver Facility Improvements
Mo’ Meeting
| Meeting | Madison Food Policy Council – Regional Ag and Food Sovereignty Work Group |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Jun. 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
Tuesday, June 21
City of Madison
- Madison launches pilot program offering $500 monthly payments to families in need – Channel3000.com
- Madison Public Library’s Dream Bus Announces Summer Schedule – City of Madison
- City Launches Guaranteed Income Research Program to Support Low-Income Families – City of Madison
- Complete 2022 Trash and Recycling Collection Calendars Now Available
- Nominations sought for 2022 Rev. James C. Wright Award – Madison 365
- Madison City Council OKs big housing developments on South and East sides – State Journal
- Madison guaranteed income program will give 155 households $500 monthly for a year – State Journal
- City Launches New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program – WORT 89.9 FM
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway announces guaranteed income program for low-income families – WKOW
Mo’ Meetings
-
Meeting Notice of Possible Quorum of the Police Civilian Oversight Board Date Thursday, Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:00 pm Location Virtual
Dane County
- Dane County begins construction on 90-acre Yahara Solar Project – Channel3000.com
- Stay Cool, Hydrated & Connected: Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County – City of Madison
- County Executive, Alliant Energy, & SunVest Solar Kick Off Construction of Solar Farm to Make Dane County 100% Renewable – Dane County
- How will Madison beaches fare this summer? – Isthmus
- Joe Parisi, energy companies break ground on massive solar project in Cottage Grove – WKOW
- “Historic expansion of the airport happening”: Travel at the Dane Co. Regional Airport is ramping up – WKOW
- PHMDC explains how to stay safe during Heat Advisory in Dane County – WKOW
- Dane Co. Executive meets with Ho-Chunk Nation leaders during canoe journey – NBC15
- Dane County begins construction on 90-acre Yahara Solar Project – WMSN
-
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- As Hispanic population grows, more Dane County school districts add dual language programs – State Journal
- Nelson Render, another top Madison schools official, leaves district – Cap Times
- MMSD adds some summer staff, reenrolls 100 students – Cap Times
Higher Ed
Monday, June 20th
City of Madison
- City Week Ahead 6/20/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Hot Weather, Bike Rides, TC Safety Updates – Madison Bikes
Dane County
- Dane County Week Ahead 6/20/23 – Forwardlookout.com
- A Look Inside the Outdated Dane County Jail – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District high schools administrator to leave post – State Journal
- Parents, district employees warn of an exodus of special education staff if pay isn’t raised – State Journal
Higher Ed
- UW–Madison prepares to implement 2022–23 compensation strategy – Campus News
- UW-Madison students criticize university’s response to attack on Asian PhD student, urge greater action – WKOW
And more . . .
- Planned Parenthood to stop offering abortions in Wisconsin after June 25 as U.S. Supreme Court decision looms – State Journal
Sunday, June 19th
City of Madison
- Endowment will support art and music at Madison’s Olbrich Botanical Gardens – State Journal
- Madison to consider banning police from using tear gas for crowd control for second time – State Journal
Dane County
- Dane County’s broadband task force will continue its work through 2024 – Cap Times
- Shane Otto guides volunteers in restoration of Dane County Parks – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
Saturday, June 18th
City of Madison
- Madison asks businesses to ‘adopt’ planting beds in major street medians – State Journal
- Development proposal would add public access to Lake Monona – Cap times
- ‘Our lakes are truly the center of our community’: Over one thousand participate in 10th annual “Loop the Lake” – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- UW community members respond to assault and battery of Asian student – Badger Herald
- UW students to host emergency meeting following attack on Asian Doctoral student Monday – WKOW
Friday, June 17th
City of Madison
- MFD uses boat-based water cannon to extinguish tree fire near Picnic Point – Channel3000.com
- Parks & Landmarks: a Lake Mendota Bike Loop – WORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH – Dane County
- Dane County Board approves gender-inclusive restrooms in all county buildings – Cap Times
- Dane County Board of Supervisors declares Juneteenth as holiday for Dane County employees – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- Message of support and campus safety update – Campus News
- Authorities investigating attack of Ph.D. student near UW-Madison campus; MPD shares suspect photos – Channel3000.com
- Attacks on Asian students don’t seem racially motivated, police say; groups protest Downtown – State Journal
Thursday, June 16th
City of Madison
- Make Music Madison – City of Madison
- Storm Response Operations Update – City of Madison
- ‘I’m honestly still a little shell shocked’: Theater staff, moviegoers react to massive Madison Police response – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County buildings to have gender-inclusive bathrooms; Board gives unanimous approval – State Journal
- Public meeting for new interchange near Ho-Chunk casino to be held Tuesday – State Journal
- Dane County sues DNR over requirements to keep PFAS out of lakes, streams – State Journal
- Dane County legally fights DNR PFAS stormwater regulations–with help from national anti-regulatory lobbying group – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Dane County Sues DNR Over PFAS Regulations for Stormwater Permit – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County needs more money for jail consolidation – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- One City Schools gives its educators a four-day work week – Cap Times
- MMSD moves to masks ‘highly recommended’ for summer semester – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- Responding to recent reports of concern affecting UW–Madison students – Campus News
- UW-Madison ‘deeply concerned’ about growing number of violent incidents against students – WKOW
Wednesday, June 15th
City of Madison
- Loop the Lake – City of Madison
- Storm Clean-Up Operations Update for June 15, 2022 – City of Madison
- Metro Operates Standard Service on Juneteenth – City of Madison
- Fight to reopen compromised Paisan’s restaurant building seems over – State Journal
- Olbrich Botanical Society gifted endowment to support expansion of arts program – State Journal
- Wonder Bar project greenlighted by Madison Plan Commission – Cap Times
- Waste no more: Compost your food scraps at two Madison farmers’ markets – Cap Times
Dane County
- Monona begins storm debris collection, will run through end of the month – Channel3000.comh
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD ditches mask requirement for start of summer semester – Channel3000.com
- Masks optional in Madison School District buildings for summer school – State Journal
- MMSD plans to create 55 new support staff positions for schools – Cap Times
- MMSD will not require students to wear masks indoors this summer – WKOW
And more . . .
- Learn how to share ideas, submit opinions at State Journal forum – State Journal
Tuesday, June 14th
City of Madison
- Madison Fire Department responds to more than five dozen storm-related calls Monday – Channel3000.com
- When a tree falls in a neighborhood, where does it go? – Channel3000.com
- Storm Response Summary From the Madison Fire Department – City of Madison
- Hawthorne Library Closed June 14 Due to Power Outage – City of Madison
- Brush Collection & Storm Clean Up Operations Update – City of Madison
- Dane County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat – City of Madison
- City Offices Closed June 20th in Observation of Juneteenth – City of Madison
- Meet Madison’s three new City Council members – Cap Times
- Madison residents brave heat wave on heels of widespread storm damage – Cap Times
- Housing development for veterans to have grand opening Wednesday – Cap Times
- Madison Fire Department responded to 61 service calls after storm – WKOW
- Madison area brush pick-up schedules after severe storm – WKOW
Dane County
- PHMDC gives tips for staying safe during extreme heat – Channel3000.com
- Dane County Officials Urge Caution During Extreme Heat – Dane County
- County Executive, Sheriff Call for Public Referendum on Dane County Jail Reconstruction – Dane County
- Dane County, American Red Cross to extend shelter, cooling center during heat wave – Madison365
- Opinion: Former Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office employee to county leaders — Stop political ‘damage control,’ investigate ‘toxic’ work environment – Wisconsin Watch
- Cooling centers open in Dane County – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- New contract approval policies provide flexibility – Campus News
Monday, June 13th
City of Madison
- Nine years on, Madison police still searching for mother-of-three’s killer – Channel3000.com
- Update on the City Response to Storm Damage this Afternoon – City of Madison
- Apply to Be the Next Native American Storyteller-in-Residence at Madison Public Library – City of Madison
- Urban Forestry Responding to Storm Damage – City of Madison
- Protect Yourself in Severe Heat! – City of Madison
- Streets Division Closed June 19 and June 20 in Observance of Juneteenth – City of Madison
- Bike Week Wrap Up – Madison Bikes
- City of Madison proudly creating glaring environmental injustices right before our very eyes! – State Journal
Dane County
- Roofs ripped off buildings, trees topple onto homes as severe storms move through Dane County – Channel3000.com
- Dane County executive, sheriff propose public referendum on jail consolidation project costs – Channel3000.com
- Excessive Heat Cooling Centers – Dane County
- DANE COUNTY BOARD TO HOLD FIRST HYBRID MEETING – Dane County
- Dane County to open cooling shelters Monday night, Tuesday for those without power – Madison365
- Dane County executive, sheriff want voters to decide $176M jail-consolidation project – State Journal
- Dane County executive cautions departments on 2023 budget expectations – Cap Times
- ‘Time is not on our side’: Dane County executive, sheriff call for referendum on jail project – WKOW
Sunday, June 12th
City of Madison
- Developer proposes $150 million, 550-unit, low-cost housing project near Oscar Mayer – State Journal
- Toxic Newspeak from Madison’s past is leaching from Law Park into Lake Monona. Who cares? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Dane County
Saturday, June 11th
City of Madison
- A surface parking lot for Downtown lakefront? Really? – State Journal
Dane County
- ‘We need help’: 31 Dane County supervisors call on state leaders for changes to gun laws – Cap Times
Friday, June 10th
City of Madison
- ‘Excited to be open’: Goodman Pool opens for summer with new rules – Channel3000.com
- ‘It’s not icky’: City of Madison to launch food scraps recycling program – Channel3000.com
- Goodman Pool Opens, 12pm Friday, June 10 – City of Madison
- WORT speaks with bicycling enthusiasts during Madison Bike Week
- Gun buyback Saturday will turn guns into garden tools – and groceries
- Goodman Pool opens for summer – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- One City Schools announces 4-day work week for all instructional staff in 2022-23 – Madison365
- One City Schools plans move to 4-day week for teachers – State Journal
Higher Ed
- Regents extend UW System tuition freeze for in-state undergraduates – Channel3000.com
Thursday, June 9th
City of Madison
- Madison mayor says she has tested positive for COVID-19 – Channel3000.com
- Groups team up to give Madison residents low-risk way to learn about bike racks on Metro Transit buses – Channel3000.com
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway tests positive for COVID-19 – Madison365
- Madison City Council removes protest petition provision on rezonings – Cap Times
- Madison City Council removes protest petition provision on rezonings – Cap Times
- Madison mayor tests positive for COVID-19 – WKOW
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Dane County schools take on summer staffing shortage with higher wages, delayed expansion – State Journal
- Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Food Shortages in Madison Schools – WORT 89.9 FM
- Explained: The budget behind MTI, MMSD base wage bargaining – Cap Times
Wednesday, June 8th
City of Madison
- Madison police given $50K grant to focus on pedestrian and bicyclist safety – Channel3000.com
- 3 new alders sworn in to fill vacancies on Madison Common Council – Channel3000.com
- Common Council Approves Metro Transit Network Redesign Plan with Amendments – City of Madison
- Food Scraps Recycling Begins on June 14, 2022 at Two Neighborhood Farmers’ Markets – City of Madison
- A redesigned Glenway – Isthmus
- Madison city council pushes through massive changes for Metro Transit system redesign – Madison365
- Madison City Council approves sweeping Metro Transit network redesign – State Journal
- Madison Common Council Votes to Adopt Metro Network Redesign Plan – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison City Council approves next step in Metro redesign – Cap Times
- MPD receives traffic safety grant – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Tuesday, June 7th
City of Madison
- ‘We’re optimistic:’ City planners, transit advocates hopeful as Metro Transit redesign maps go before city council – Channel3000.com
- Madison releases Midtown summer traffic plan with focus on Mineral Point Road – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison Drop-Off Site Temporarily Closed Due To Natural Gas Leak – City of Madison
- Changes to Common Council Meetings – City of Madison
- ‘Significant’ gas leak closes recycling drop-off site on Far West Side, authorities say – State Journal
- Madison Common Council to Vote for Truth and Reconciliation Process fo… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison City Council to vote on pride-themed rainbow crosswalk – Cap Times
- Madison City Council may remove public’s ability to file protest petitions on developments – Cap Times
- Blue-green algae closes two Madison swimming areas – WKOW
- Common Council poised to approve Metro redesign, despite opposition – WKOW
- Madison farmers markets begin food scrap collection on June 14 – WKOW
- Madison Metro Transit redesign moves forward, approved at Transportation Policy and Planning Board meetting – WKOW
Dane County
- Verona police establish safe exchange zone at City Hall – Channel3000.com
- Madison Fire: Contractor hits gas line, causing ‘significant’ natural gas leak at waste drop-off site – Channel3000.com
- Sun Prairie fire chief to serve as interim EMS chief – Channel3000.com
- Felland Road to close between Bridle Way, Commercial Avenue next week – Channel3000.com
- Vilas Park Drive to close next week, will reopen with new traffic pattern – Channel3000.com
- Madison and Fitchburg preparing to absorb Town of Madison – WKOW
- Verona Police Department establishes ‘safe exchange zone’ – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District proposes permanent ban on out-of-school suspension for elementary students – State Journal
- Lunches lacking: Supply chain disrupts food service for MMSD – Cap Times
- Madison School Board seeks more data on Behavior Education Plan – Cap Times
Higher Ed
And more . . .
Monday, June 6th
City of Madison
- Downtown building home to Paisan’s ordered to close a third time over structural concerns – channel3000.com
- Madison police officers, firefighters play with kids, talk about careers – Channel3000.com
- The Bubbler at Madison Public Library Installs Artists at All Nine Library Locations for Summer – City of Madison
- City of Madison Building Inspection Closing Office Building at 131 West Wilson Again – City of Madison
- 25th Annual Madison Bike Week is June 6-10 – City of Madison
- City Week Ahead 6/6/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison Common Council to consider “Truth and Reconciliation” resolution
- Paisan’s building ordered to close; owners fail to comply with inspection requirements – State Journal
- Mayor stays committed to new homeless men’s shelter with cost now seen at $21 million – State Journal
- Troubled downtown Madison building closed again, leaving tenants unsure if they’ll ever be let back in – WKOW
- Madison police and firefighters visit students at Stephens Elementary School – WKOW
- Madison hi-rise closes for third time for structural concerns – WKOW
- MPD announce Summer 2022 Traffic Strategic Plan – WKOW
Projects
Dane County
- County Week Ahead 6/6/22 – Forwardlookout.com
- Dane County Board Orders Independent Investigation of Henry Vilas Zoo – WORT 89.9 FM
- Area police chief helps foil dangerous Madison car theft – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District struggles to spend millions in federal aid for Big Ideas – State Journal
- Foundation unveils new physical education fund for MMSD schools – Cap Times
And more . . .
Sunday, June 5th
City of Madison
- Madison Bike Week 2022 is Underway! – Madison Bikes
- Madison Bike Week kicks off – WKOW
Saturday, June 4th
City of Madison
Friday, June 3rd
City of Madison
- Madison prioritizes staffing lifeguards at Goodman Pool, less on beaches – Channel3000.com
- Lack of inspections brings contempt order to owners of Paisan’s building Downtown – State Journal
- Madison looks to turn around disappointing search for first independent police monitor – State Journal
- On Retail: Madison Public Market on track for 2024 opening – State Journal
- Judge finds owners of downtown Madison building in contempt – WKOW
- Madison neighbors work to protect oak tree scheduled to be removed – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane Co. Board approves independent investigation into Henry Vilas Zoo – Channel3000.com
- Dane County to Approve $2 Million Purchase of Space for the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Black Business Hub – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO MEET IN PERSON FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD APPROVES RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF THE HENRY VILAS ZOO – Dane County
- What is “progressive” Dane County doing about the PFAS oozing from the airport & burn pits? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Dane County Board passes resolution to investigate zoo conditions – Cap Times
- Madison, Dane County partner on clean water project at Warner Park Beach – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison school puts staff member on leave after bringing unloaded gun into building – Channel3000.com
- Madison School District cites staff shortages in rescinding some summer school spots – State Journal
- MMSD unenrolls 700 summer students amid staffing shortages – Cap Times
- Ongoing bus driver shortage delays MMSD start time changes for next year – Cap Times
And more . . .
Thursday, June 2nd
City of Madison
- ACLU investigates activist’s arrest – Isthmus
- Fewer routes, but more frequent – Isthmus
- Madison committee recommends Bill Tishler to fill vacancy in council’s 11th District – State Journal
- Construction at Dane County Airport Leads to Planes Flying Over Isthmu… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Warner Park Gets Clean & Safe Beach Corridor – WORT 89.9 FM
Dane County
- County Board likely to approve $2M for purchase of space in Black Business Hub – Cahnnel3000.com
- Dane County Board to reconvene for first in-person meeting in 2 years – Channel3000.com
- Madison, Dane County announce new program aimed at keeping beaches algae-free – Channel3000.com
- Spring Harbor Park – Public Information Meeting – City of Madison
- Vilas Zoo to get outside investigation: Dane County Board will hire retired judge to probe complaints – State Journal
- Vote ‘yes’ for outside investigation of Vilas Zoo – State Journal
- Wisconsin Weekly: ‘Toxic work environment’ in Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office pushes employees to the brink – Wisconsin Watch
- Dane County Board approves investigation of Henry Vilas Zoo – WKOW
- Dane County Board holds first in-person meeting since pandemic began – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD weekly COVID cases drop for first time since spring break – Cap Times
- Madison private school student reports gun in staff member’s bag, school to have emergency board meeting – WKOW
And more . . .
- Near wild heaven – Isthmus
Wednesday, June 1st
City of Madison
- Rhodes-Conway: Madison hasn’t applied for outside money to help cover 2022 election costs – Channel3000.com
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway Reacts to Latest Court Decision Approving City’s Use of Election Grants – City of Madison
- Acacia Ridge | Acer | Birchwood Point – Public Information Meeting – City of Madison
- Kids Summer Programming at Madison Public Library Kicks-Off in June – City of Madison
- Monona Terrace Commemorates 25th Anniversary with Free Community Celebration – City of Madison
- Trashy McTrashface? Compressica Simpson? Or Something Else? – City of Madison
- Know Before You Go: Check Water Conditions Before Swimming – City of Madison
- City of Madison seeks Youth Poet Laureate – Madison365
- Thai Pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens to face restoration, ‘We had no other alternative’ – State Journal
- What would you name a trash compactor? – WKOW
- Community speaks out about bus network redesign – WKOW
Dane County
- Sun Prairie gets $75K to help solve child care issues – Channel3000.com
- Enjoy a Free Fun Weekend with Dane County Parks – Dane County
- County Executive, Madison Mayor Unveil Warner Park Clean Beach Corridor – Dane County
- Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony – Dane County
- Dane County subcommittee to address healthcare worker crisis – Madison365
- Open swim: Madison, Dane County partner on clean beach initiative – State Journal
- Facing more bad press, Dane County defends Medical Examiner’s Office leadership – State Journal
- City of Madison, Dane County officials team up to unveil clean beach corridor – WKOW
- PHMDC urges checking water conditions before swimming – WKOW
Madison Area Schools
K-12
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