Sunday, October 31st
City of Madison
- Weekly Updates, Council Meeting & OCI – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- November Office Hours and Other Highlights for the Week of November 1, 2021 – Alder Keith Furman
- When did this damn pandemic change our lives? – Alder Brian Benford
- Is it November already? Things to consider for next week. – Alder Brian Benford
- If only those Madison cops on State Street had been wearing body cameras when an officer was shot – State Journal
Mo’ Meeting
| Meeting | Board of Review |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 1:30 pm |
| Location | Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 215 Madison, WI 53703 |
Saturday, October 30th
City of Madison
- Updates & Week of Nov. 1 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Dane County
- Dane County Workers Argue for Flat-rate Pay Increase – WORT 89.9 FM
Friday, October 29th
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of November 1, 2021 – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
- State Street Halloween Information – Alder Mike Verveer
- Watch now: City, county eye Yahara Hills Golf Course for future landfill, with focus on reuse – State Journal
Projects
Dane County
- What is being done about Starkweather Creek? Military is spewing (or burying) PFAS contamination, proposing experimental “pilot” studies – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison East students file lawsuit against former teacher, school district over hidden cameras – Isthmus
- Students, parents file lawsuit in federal court against Madison School District, David Kruchten – State Journal
- La Follette students walk out to support sexual assault survivors, call for district action – State Journal
Higher Ed
Thursday, October 28th
City of Madison
- 2022 Trash & Recycling Calendars Now Available – Alder Nasra Wehelie
- Streets Division Updates, Community Budget Meeting TONIGHT – Alder Charles Myadze
- Homecoming, BRT, Redistricting, Streets, and Events – Alder Regina Vidaver
- Madison and Milwaukee identified as keys links in an expanded rail network across the Midwest – Wisconsin Public Radio
- LRB: Laws did not preclude Madison from giving Audit Bureau direct access to ballots – Statae Journal
- Mayor, City Council members want to permit more backyard cottages and ‘granny flats’ – State Journal
- Mayor and Alders Propose to Ease Permit Approvals for Accessory Dwelling Units – City of Madison
- 2022 Trash & Recycling Calendars Now Available – City of Madison
Madison Area Schools
- 8 Madison School District teachers sought COVID-19 accommodation, 5 were denied – State Journal
- Madison East principal removed after tumultuous start to year – Madison365
Wednesday, October 27
Spring Elections
- April Kigeya announces candidacy for new Dane County Supervisor seat on Madison’s west side – Madison365
City of Madison
- UW Homecoming Parade and Fireworks Information – Alder Mike Verveer
- November 18: Westside Community Conversation – Alder Nasra Wehelie
- 2022 Executive Budget Community Meeting Thursday, October 28th at 6pm – Alder Gary Halverson
- November 18: Westside Community Conversation, Why is Public Participation Important? – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- East side well contains elevated levels of iron and manganese – WORT 89.9 FM
- Opinion | Law enforcement agencies failed to provide clear picture of State Street shooting – Cap Times
- Madison acted reasonably in not allowing access to ballots, Legislature’s attorneys say – State Journal
- Major Black-owned development breaks ground on Madison’s South Side – Madison365
- Law enforcement, community leaders meet to discuss ways to reduce gun violence in Madison – Channel3000.com
Projects
Dane County
- Redistricting in Wisconsin and Dane County – WORT 89.9 FM
Madison Area Schools
- East High School principal out following week of student protests – State Journal
- List of potential new names for Madison Memorial High School narrowed to two – Channel3000.com
- Madison East High School principal reassigned after student protests – Channel3000.com
Tuesday, October 26
City of Madison
- West Washington Avenue Closure – Alder Mike Verveer
- Communication Regarding This Weekend (Oct. 29-31) – Alder Patrick Heck
- Downtown Bus Rapid Transit Route and Stations Meeting – Alder Mike Verveer
- City of Madison 2022 Budget Brief – WORT 89.9 FM
- Residential Project Aims to Help Avoid Grocery Shortage in South Madison – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison committee rejects police budget cuts to fund mental health first responders – State Journal
- Madison picks operators for its first homeless encampment on Southeast Side – State Journal
- Madison takes big step toward major remake of public housing on ‘the Triangle’ – State Journal
- Bikes and Bus Rapid Transit: What is planned? – Madison Bikes
- Street Closures–UW Homecoming Parade – City of Madison
- City of Madison Selects MACH OneHealth and Kabba Recovery Services As Operators for Dairy Drive Sheltered Encampment – City of Madison
- CDA Selects New Year Investments for Triangle Redevelopment Partnership – City of Madison
- How to watch Chief Barnes talk gun violence prevention – Channel3000.com
Projects
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Board of Review |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at 1:30 pm |
| Location | Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 215 Madison, WI 53703 |
| Meeting | Disability Rights Commission |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
-
Dane County Board OK’s land purchase for Schumacher Farm – Waunakee Tribune
- ‘Inhumane’ : Dane Co. Sheriff weighs pricey alternative as new jail plans creep forward – WMSN
- Dane County to consider adding $4.25M to budget for addressing homelessness – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- President of Edgewood High School announces plan to retire in June 2022 – State Journal
- Stoughton School District investigating muffed ALICE lockdown – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- Cardinal Call: Campus Newspapers Interview Chancellor Blank – WORT 89.9 FM
- SSFC approves Muslim Student Association’s budget, Sex Out Loud presents to committee – Badger Herald
- [DIGITAL 11/2] Chancellor Blank leaves mixed legacy at UW-Madison SW – Badger Herald
- With lack of options, UW-Madison hunting club searches for gun storage solution – Channel3000.com
Monday, October 25
City of Madison
- Gun Violence Reduction Strategy Discussion Tuesday October 26th at 6:30p – Alder Gary Halverson
- 2022 Operating Budget, Violence Prevention, Truman Olson Groundbreaking – Alder Tag EVers
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Nikki Conklin
- Olbrich Gardens-A Crown Jewel of the City-Now Even Better – Mayor Satya’s Blog
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Sheri Carter
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Weekly Update, 10/25-11/1 – Alder Arvina Martin
- Redistricting, Sidewalks, Fall Events – D15 Update 10/25/21 – Alder Grant Foster
- Residential Project Aims to Help Avoid Grocery Shortage in South Madis… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison critical for high-speed rail service between Chicago, Twin Cities, feds say – State Journal
- City assessor: GOP bill would mean higher property taxes for Madison homeowners – State Journal
- As cool weather approaches… Monday updates – Madison Bikes
- Madison City Week Ahead 10/25/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Public Input Meeting – Door Creek Park – City of Madison
- Plans for sheltered campground on Dairy Drive moving at ‘hyper speed’ to beat cold weather – Channel3000.com
- Public Information Meeting: Davies St., Dempsey Rd., Maher Ave. – City of Madison
- $43 million mixed use project begins on Madison’s south side – Channel3000.com
Projects
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Board of Review |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at 1:00 pm |
| Location | Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 215 Madison, WI 53703 |
Dane County
- Dane County judge blocks fall wolf hunt in Wisconsin – Cap Times
- Dane County Week Ahead 10/26/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- ‘Inhumane and borderline unconstitutional’: Sheriff weighs pricy alternatives as new jail plans creep forward – Channel30000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School Board approves $538 million budget with 9% tax hike on average home – State Journal
- Edgewood High School President Mike Elliott to step down – Channel3000.com
- MMSD board bans hidden surveillance cameras – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison turns to real estate development as new potential revenue source – State Journal
- UW-Madison’s endowment grew 29% during pandemic, a record 1-year gain – State Journal
Sunday, October 24
City of Madison
- Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Jael Currie
- Budget Update, Redistricting and Other Highlights for the Week of October 25 – Alder Kieth Furman
- 2022 Budget Meetings and other Event Highlights for the Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Gary Halverson
- Week of October 25! – Alder Brian Benford
Dane County
Saturday, October 23
City of Madison
- Meeting and Events – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Updates & Week of Oct. 25 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
Friday, October 22
City of Madison
- Meeting and Event Highlights for the Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Charles Myadze
- Pumpkin Decorating this Saturday October 23 at 10a – Alder Gary Halverson
- Virtual Community Meeting: 2022 Executive Budget – Alder Charles Myadze
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of October 25, 2021 – Alder Barbara McKinney
- Community meeting focuses on ending gun violence in Madison – WKOW
- Common Council rejects proposal to restructure Executive Committee – Daily Cardinal
- Watch now: A new Dane County golf course, unusual greens and only 13 holes for time-starved golfers – State Journal
- The City Concludes Final Vision Zero Speed Reduction Project for 2021 – City of Madison
- City of Madison introducing final Vision Zero changes of 2021 – Channel3000.com
The following meeting has been canceled.
| Meeting | Housing Strategy Committee |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at 4:30 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO MEET VIRTUALLY TO CONSIDER GRANT AND LAND PURCHASE – Dane County
- Dane County Awards $105,000 for 2021 Partners in Equity – Racial Equity & Social Justice Grant Recipients to Seven Organizations – Dane County
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
- Moving on: Blank reflects on challenges of her chancellorship and where UW goes from here – Badger Herald
- Former Madison teacher accused of videotaping students sentenced to 12 years in prison – Channel3000.com
Thursday, October 21
City of Madison
- Community Meeting on 2022 Executive Budget – Alder Syed Abbas
- Police: Fitchburg man also fired weapon during arrest in which officer shot another officer – State Journal
- Red Caboose, Movin’ Out break ground on apartment building – Cap Times
- Michael Johnson: Chief Barnes deserves support in his inaugural MPD Budget – Madison365
- Public Information Meeting: Fordem Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement – City of Madison
- ‘It’s been troubling:’ Paisan’s co-owner concerned about deferred repairs – Channel3000.com
- Madison Fire Chief Stephen Davis gets set to say goodbye – Channel3000.com
- Man wrongfully accused of shooting cop on State Street sees bond posted – Badger Herald
- SSFC met to hear budget proposal from Muslim Student Association, approved Wunk Sheek funding – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dane County Board picks new supervisory map – Marshall Courier
- Dane County Receives National Recognition for Website Redesign Project – Dane County
- Stoughton celebrates being lead pipe free – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Fights amid crowd of 100-plus students, parents outside East High bring 10-plus officers, Madison police say – State Journal
- Area school district shortens COVID quarantine period to allow athlete to run in sectional cross country meet – Madison365
Higher Ed
- Construction on Camp Randall end zone renovation to start after final 2021 home game – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
- Local activists demand F-35s stay out of Madison – Daily Cardinal
Wednesday, October 20
City of Madison
- Downtown building with Paisan’s cleared to reopen after structural concerns addressed – State Journal
- Paisan’s restaurant could reopen as early as Friday after building’s forced closure – State Journal
- Office Building and Restaurant at 131 West Wilson Gets Green Light to Reopen – City of Madison
- SSFC met to hear budget proposal from Muslim Student Association, approved Wunk Sheek funding – Badger Herald
- City Council passes 2022 operating budget, increasing MPD budget by $1 million – Badger Herald (NOTE: Headline far from accurate!)
- Building that holds Paisan’s set to reopen following structural repairs – Channel3000.com
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | President’s Work Group to Review and Revise Chief of Staff Position Description |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
- The Jail Consolidation Project Must Move Forward – Dane County
- ‘Free Katoine’: Family, advocates call for release of man ‘heavily implied’ in officer shooting – Channel3000.com
- Dane County to consider additional $23 million for jail project – Cap Times
- Advocates for man arrested in State St. incident call for his release – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- More than half of Madison students opted out of Forward Exam – State Journal
- Madison schools see 39 new COVID-19 cases, 152 quarantines over past week – Cap Times
- Opinion | East High students are absolutely right to pressure MMSD on assault policy – Cap Times
Higher Ed
- UPDATED: Eagle Heights residents express concerns about risks posed by UW COVID isolation plan – Badger Herald
- ASM Shared Governance Committee discusses Lakeshore path safety, campus construction – Badgeer Herald
And more . . .
- EPA PFAS “Strategic Roadmap” is no panacea – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Tuesday, October 19
City of Madison
- Culture Collectives Pop-Up Shop & Let’s Talk Streets – Alder Yanette Figueroa Cole
- Correction: BRT Downtown Meeting, Ho-Chunk Storyteller, Monroe Street Library and more – Alder Tag Evers
- BRT Downtown Meeting, Ho-Chunk Storyteller, Monroe Street Library and more – Alder Tag Evers
- On call with Madison’s crisis response team – WORT 89.9 FM
- The Madison Police Department committed a smear of omission – Tone Madison
- Madison names 2 finalists for first independent police monitor – State Journal
- Madison Fire Chief Steven Davis says he is retiring April 1 – State Journal
- Madison City Council OKs $5.75M for 3 housing projects with majority lower-cost units – State Journal
- Bus Rapid Transit 30% Design – Downtown – City of Madison
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway Statement on Retirement of Fire Chief Steve Davis – City of Madison
- Fire Chief Steven Davis Announces Retirement – City of Madison
- ‘My time has come’: Madison fire chief announces retirement – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison solicits public input for urban planning – Badger Herald
- Madison Police chief touts gun violence reduction strategy – Cap Times
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Sustainable Madison Committee – Environmental Justice Working Group |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 3:00 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
The following meeting has been canceled.
| Meeting | Alcohol License Review Committee |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at 5:30 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
- In redrawn county supervisory map, Waunakee becomes a district of its own – Waunakee Tribune
- Board approves new tentative 10-year supervisory map – Oregon Observer
- Madison City Council OKs $5.75M for 3 housing projects with majority lower-cost units – State Journal
- Madison, Dane County consider focused effort to address surge of gun violence – State Journal
Monday, October 18
City of Madison
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of October 18, 2021 – Alder Sheri Carter
- City Meeting Schedule: Week of October 18, 2021 – Alder Barbara McKinney
- Event Highlights for the Week of October 18, 2021 – Alder Gary Halverson
- Lake Edge & Glendale NA Meetings, Book Festival – D15 Update 10/18/21 – Alder Grant Foster
- Week of 10/18 Meetings & Events – Alder Yaneete Figueroa Cole
-
DOJ: Madison officer shot by fellow officer during State St. arrest last week – WMTV
- Madison Plan Commission approves converting HotelRed near Camp Randall to housing — State Journal
- Madison police officer responsible for shooting, injuring other officer in State Street shooting – Badger Herald
- Madison police officer shot fellow officer in arrest of armed man on State Street, DOJ says – State Journal
- DOJ: Madison officer shot, hurt by fellow cop, not suspect – AP
- South Madison Plan, W Wash progress, Complete Green Streets – Madison Bikes
- Bus Rapid Transit – Downtown Route and Stations – City of Madison
- DOJ: Madison police officer responsible for State Street shooting – Channel3000.com
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Board of Review |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 at 1:30 pm |
| Location | Madison Municipal Building 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Room 215 Madison, WI 53703 |
Dane County
- Sunday’s Caravan and Rally – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison schools see 442-student drop in enrollment – Cap Times
- Sun Prairie school put into precautionary lockdown following sexual assault awareness walkout – Cahnnel3000.com
And more . . .
- Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Madison (one week late) – Madison Environmental Justice Organization
Sunday, October 17
City of Madison
-
Updates & Week of Oct. 18 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Redistricting City of Madison – Alder Syed Abbas
- The week of October 18th happennings! – Alder Brian Benford
- Olbrich Gardens celebrates learning center opening – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- ‘People don’t know what’s coming:’ Community members protest F-35s – Channel3000.com
-
F-35 jet opponents not backing down, hold protest in Madison – WKOW
Saturday, October 16
City of Madison
- Let’s talk Budget – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- As Madison Grows, It Needs To Focus On Sustainability – WORT 89.9 FM
- Watch now: Madison creating first encampment for the homeless on Southeast Side – State Journal
Friday, October 15
City of Madison
- Event Highlights for the Week of October 18, 2021 – Alder Barbara Harrington-McKinney
- Madison police see success in summer crime-reducing strategies — with one exception – State Journal
- Nominations sought for 2022 City-County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards – Madison365
Dane County
- Dane County Board OKs tentative new map for voting districts – Cap Times
- First F-35 To Be Housed At Truax Field, Sun To Rise Tomorrow – Caffeinated Politics
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Second East High walkout goes districtwide, draws attention of parents and lawmakers – State Journal
- Madison students demand better district policies, education on sexual misconduct – Cap Times
Higher Ed
Thursday, October 14
City of Madison
- Madison Development Corporation proposes rebuilding Graaskamp Park on East Mifflin – Cap Times
- Come to Leopold Neighborhood this Sunday Afternoon to Plant and Celebrate! – City of Madison
- October 15th is White Cane Safety Day in Madison – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane, Sauk counties share $4 million investment to connect trails over Wisconsin River – Cap Times
- Dane County Board approves tentative new map for supervisory districts – State Journal
- COUNTY BOARD APPROVES A TENTATIVE SUPERVISORY DISTRICT MAP – Dane County
- First F-16 stationed at Truax Field departs to make room for F-35s – Channel3000.com
- Dane County proposal could monitor, regulate airport PFAS levels – Badger Herald
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Darlene M. Hancock Memorial High School favored among public speakers for renaming of Memorial High – State Journal
- Future Capital High site opens its doors to skeptical community for tours, questions – Cap Times
- Board of Education discussing four new names for Madison Memorial High School – Channel3000.com
- State Officials share insight into MMSD’s limitations when addressing rape allegations – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- UW–Madison graduation rates rise again, setting records – Campus news
Wednesday, October 13
City of Madison
- Madison officer in alleged sex video identified as West Police District lieutenant – State Journal
- Brittingham Park Nature Nook Dedicated Friday – City of Madison
- Madison Public Market remains on track to open in 2023, despite site’s current use as homeless shelter – Channel3000.com
- Lawyer for man accused of wounding officer claims officer was shot by another member of MPD – Channel3000.com
- Attorney: Police ‘really muffed this up’ in alleged State Street officer shooting – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison considers buying North Side forest for preservation – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dane County’s secret Superfund site-Truax Landfill – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Dane County supervisors should do as they say, not as GOP lawmakers do – State Journal
- Scenic gateway: Dane, Sauk counties fund planning for trail connection across Wisconsin River – State Journal
- Middleton looks to tighten up loose laws for chickens – State Journal
- Dane County zoo director to get sexual assault charges dismissed in 2 years under agreement – State Journal
- Dane County proposal aiming to protect against PFAS contamination moves forward – State Journal
- Dane County, Sauk County to Put $4 Million To Plan Construction of Great Sauk State Trail Connection Over the Wisconsin River – Dane County
- PHMDC prioritizing rapid tests for returns to school, work amid low supply – Channel3000.com
- Alliant Energy Center opens up to vaccinations again, offering booster shots – Channel3000.com
- DCSO deputy fires gun while investigating stolen car, MPD investigating – Channel3000.com
- Dane, Sauk Counties give Great Sauk State Trail $4 million boost – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- East High School Students Walk Out Over Alleged Assault – WORT 89.9 FM
- East High students call out principal, wage walkout to support survivors of sexual assault – State Journal
- 50 COVID positives, 167 new quarantines over past week in Madison schools – Cap Times
- Madison School District sees drop in new COVID cases and quarantines in past week – State Journal
- Madison schools set to ban hidden surveillance cameras – Channel3000.com
- Madison East students stage walkout in support of young woman allegedly raped by student – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- ASM Shared Governance Committee discusses solutions for construction issues, understaffed dining halls – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Open government hero – Isthmus
Tuesday, October 12
City of Madison
- Madison crisis-response program seeing ‘smooth rollout,’ with 37 calls in 5-plus weeks – State Journal
- Neighbor to site of proposed city homeless shelter adds city as defendant in its lawsuit – State Journal
- City, town of Madison see mutual benefit in fire station deal – State Journal
- October 25: Let’s talk about bikes and bus rapid transit – Madison Bikes
- Madison Public Library welcomes Ho-Chunk Nation storyteller Andi Cloud as its first Native American Storyteller-in-Residence – Madison365
Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO USE BUDGET SIMULATION TOOL FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison schools set to ban hidden surveillance cameras – AP
- Madison School District investigating racist language and gun-related meme at La Follette – State Journal
- Parents, parishioners call on Madison Diocese for changes at St. Maria Goretti – State Journal
Higher Ed
And more . . .
Monday, October 11
City of Madison
- Madison must commit to permanently affordable housing – Tone Madison
- Opinion | Soglin’s imprint is everywhere, but where is his name? – Cap Times
- Madison may spend $2.1 million to expand park, preserve forest on North Side – State Journal
- Steadfast despite setbacks – City of Madison
- Madison Public Library announces first Native American Storyteller-in-Residence – Channel3000.com
- Madison police officer shot on State Street, expected to survive – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dane County approves new voting maps – WORT 89.9 FM
- Dane County Regional Airport brings back direct New York flight – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- Some personal news – Office of the Chancellor
- Blank to leave UW-Madison at end of school year for president’s post at Northwestern – WisPolitics
- Updated: Rebecca Blank announces departure from UW, set to become Northwestern president – Cap Times
- UW-Madison chancellor headed to Northwestern in 2022 – State Journal
- UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank leaving for Northwestern – Madison365
- Statement from Mayor Rhodes-Conway on Chancellor Blank’s Change of Position – City of Madison
- UW-Madison chancellor stepping down to serve as Northwestern University president – Channel3000.com
- Madison College celebrates Indigenous People’s Day – Channel3000.com
- UPDATED: Chancellor Blank announces departure from UW for president position at Northwestern – Badger Herald
And more . . .
Sunday, October 10
City of Madison
- Madison police officer shot on State Street, suffers non-life-threatening injuries – State Journal
- Last shooting of a Madison police officer happened 24 years ago – State Journal
- Review the budget, take a survey – Madison Bikes
- Statement of Mayor Rhodes-Conway on State Street Shooting – City of Madison
- ‘I see people crying, people running’: Witness describes hectic scene after officer shot on State Street – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County redistricting will likely shake up County Board, bring in ‘new faces’ – State Journal
- 115th Finger Wing F-16s to depart Monday night until 11 p.m. – Channel30000.com
Saturday, October 9
City of Madison
Friday, October 8
City of Madison
- Opinion | Bayview renovation the next phase for a successful community – Cap Times
- Watch now: Downtown redevelopment becomes boon for East Side neighborhood – State Journal
- Judge declines to temporarily bar sale of building to city for homeless shelter – State Journal
- Future Madison voting districts take shape – Cap Times
- Madison poised to deliver $5.9 million for three low-cost housing projects – State Journal
- Nominations sought for City of Madison 2021 Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Award – Madison365
- Madison’s tent city – Isthmus
- Vision Zero Continues Speed Reductions – City of Madison
Dane County
- “After 50 years of neglect, Starkweather to get its due.” – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- ‘Something has to be done’: Living along Madison’s Starkweather Creek, one of Wisconsin’s most polluted waterways. – Wiscosnin Watch/Madison365
- COUNTY BOARD ASKS PUBLIC FOR INPUT ON TENTATIVE SUPERVISORY DISTRICT MAP – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- West High teacher who sought accommodations will again teach students online after protest – State Journal
- Spanish teacher allowed to return to West, teach remotely – Madison365
- Madison West Spanish teacher gets her job back after student outcry – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- So, the Cap Times platformed some wild bullshit about slavery – Tone Madison
- F-35 Completes Final Test for Nuclear-Capable B61 Series Weapons – Safe Skies Clean Waters
- What exactly do journalists do? – Isthmus
- “Excruciating.” At a Winooski City Council meeting attended by 3 Vermont Guard commanders, 30 people shared their pain and suffering from the F-35 – Safe Skies Clean Waters
Thursday, October 7
City of Madison
- With seven-figure investment, Madison is poised to implement five-year… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison, partners receive $2.5M grant to address youth homelessness – State Journal
- Homeless shelter’s would-be neighbor files lawsuit to block sale of building to city – State Journal
- Developer wants to raze office buildings for upscale housing project near Hilldale – State Journal
- Public Health to Open Temporary Booster Vaccination Clinic – City of Madison
- City of Madison, Briarpatch and Community Partners Receive HUD Funding for Homeless Youth Housing – City of Madison
- In-Person Public Information Meeting for Town of Madison Residents – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane Co. Continuum of Care awarded $2.5 million grant from HUD – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC to provide booster shots at temporary vaccination clinic – Channel3000.com
- Construction of new county jail predicted to exceed budget by over $22 million – Daily Cardinal
- Something has to be done’: Living along Madison’s Starkweather Creek, one of Wisconsin’s most polluted waterways. – Wisconsin Watch
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- More hidden cameras in Madison schools? – Isthmus
Higher Ed
- Supporting shared governance – Campus News
Wednesday, October 6
City of Madison
- Neighborhood Meeting: Hilldale Phase 3 Plans — Alder Arvina Marin
- Redistricting, operating budget, other updates – Alder Regina Vivaver
- Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Begins October 10, 2021 – Alder Arvina Martin
- Please endure a Room Tax Commission meeting – Tone Madison
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway subpoenaed to testify in election probe – WORT 89.9 FM
- Common council approves new site for temporary homeless shelter – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison City Council to consider mandating COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing for alders – Cap Times
- Madison City Council approves purchase of two properties for homeless services – Cap Times
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway will testify in Wisconsin election review – Cap Times
- ‘Here for the long haul’ – Isthmus
- Street Closures–Commercial Avenue (CTH “T”) & Felland Road – City of Madison
- Street Closure–Commercial Avenue – City of Madison
- Street Closure–Walter Street – City of Madison
- Common Council approves purchase of vacant building to serve as temporary men’s shelter – Channel3000.com
- ‘Corrosive to our democracy:’ Madison mayor responds to election investigation subpoena – Channel3000.com
- District 10: Redistricting District 10 – 7a Concept – Alder Yannette Figuroa Cole
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway releases city 2022 budget – Daily Cardinal
- Proposed resolution would require alderpersons to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing – Badger Herald
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K – 12
-
Madison West students protest immunocompromised teacher’s removal – WMTV
- Madison School District sees dozens of new COVID cases and quarantines in past week – State Journal
- West High students protest removal of Spanish teacher who sought COVID accommodations – State Journal
- Madison schools see 89 new COVID cases, 422 new quarantines over past week – Cap Times
- Students protest district’s move of teacher from Madison West to virtual academy – Cap Times
- Madison West Spanish students walk out to demand district allow immune compromised teacher to teach remotely – Madison 365
- ‘Just a shock’: Students at Madison West walk out after immunocompromised Spanish teacher removed from classroom for insistence on teaching remotely – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- Conservative group threatens to sue over UW diversity hires – AP
- Madison College renegotiates lease of Downtown campus with hotel developer – State Journal
- Conservative law firm threatens discrimination lawsuit against UW-Madison – Cjamme;3000.com
- ASM legislative committee supports bills that increase student-government control over student dollars – Badger Herald
- UW chancellor covers record class size, budget deficit in ‘State of the University’ address – Badger Herald
Tuesday, October 5
City of Madison
- Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway unveils Madison’s 2022 executive operating… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Mayor’s $358.6 million budget taps federal funds, adds police and firefighters – State Journal
- Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway’s 2022 budget expands services for town annexation – Cap Times
- Developer seeks to raze 8 Downtown buildings for $50 million, 12-story housing project – State Journal
- City Council OKs buying building near East Towne for homeless men’s shelter – State Journal
- BRT – Downtown East-West Line Route & Stations – City of Madison
- BRT – Westside East-West Line Route & Stations – City of Madison
- New Director Announced for Olbrich Botanical Gardens – City of Madison
- Mayor Rhodes-Conway Releases 2022 Executive Operating Budget – City of Madison
- Madison mayor unveils 2022 operating budget with focuses on city services, violence prevention, affordable housing – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County says it can’t afford scaled-back Alliant Energy Center proposals – State Journal
- Winter is Coming; Services and Housing for People Living Outside Cannot Wait – Dane County
- COUNTY BOARD TO HOLD VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET – Dane County
- Dane County restaurants lost 44% of their workforce during the pandemic – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison East High School cancels football game due to health protocols – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- Chancellor Blank reports on ‘State of the University’ – Campus News
- Lease signing season is already approaching at UW, leaving many students frustrated – Badger Herald
Monday, October 4
City of Madison
- City redistricting committee backs map preserving student district – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison election official subpoenaed in partisan Wisconsin election review – Cap Times
- Velo Underround Opens, Meetings – Madison Bikes
- City of Madison Week Ahead 10/3/21 – City of Madison
- Fall 2021 Leaf & Yard Waste Collection Begins Next Week – City of Madison
- Public Health Extends Face Covering Emergency Order – City of Madison
- BRT – Eastside East-West Line Route & Stations – City of Madison
- CITY OF MADISON JEFFREY CLAY ERLANGER CIVILITY IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE AWARD – City of Madison
- Speed reductions enforced on Whitney Way, Mineral Point Rd. – Channel3000.com
- City redistricting threatened to split undergraduate dorms, raising concerns from students – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dane County extends mask mandate to Nov. 5 – State Journal
- Public Health extends indoor mask mandate to prevent COVID-19 spread – Cap Times
- Delta Airlines to offer direct flights to New York from Madison – State Journal
- Dane County extends face covering emergency order to November – Madison365
- Dane County Week Ahead 10/4/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Delta Airlines Announces the Return of Non-Stop Service to LaGuardia – Dane County
- ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO HEAR UPDATE ON DEVELOPER SELECTION PROCESS – Dane County
- Dane Co. officials extend mask mandate into November – Channel3000.com
- Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce reacts to mask mandate extension – Channel3000.com
- Dane County received 280 complaints, but issued no citations during September mask mandate – Channel3000.com
- Dane County extends face mask order to Nov. 5 – Campus News
- Madison extends mask mandate as cold, flu season approaches – Badger Herald
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Dane County mask mandate will continue into November – Cambridge News & Deerfield Independent
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Franklin Middle School to host COVID and flu vaccine clinic – Channel3000.com
- MMSD warns families and staff of Tik Tok challenge – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
Sunday, October 3
Dane County
- Historical Society’s glassy new museum would open a window to Capitol Square – State Journal
- Taking a ‘RoundTrip’: Madison, Dane County Rideshare, Etc. program gets facelift – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
Saturday, October 2
Dane County
- How much PFAS is the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District spreading on Dane County farmland? Does anyone care? – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Friday, October 1
City of Madison
- Satya Rhodes-Conway: Now is the time for rapid transit – State Journal
- Madison leaders tout BRT economic benefits; critics say it could harm downtown – Cap times
- Future noise concerns could scuttle housing along planned transit corridor – State Journal
- Pop-ups now open: Madison microbusinesses settle in on State Street – Cap Times
- Brush Collection Over for 2021 – City of Madison
- Culture Collectives – Madison Pop-Up Shops – Are Now Open on State Street! – City of Madison
- Redistricting Committee recommends maps to keep UW residence halls in District 8 – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dane County Executive’s 2022 budget shaped by pandemic challenges – Cap Times
- Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s 2022 budget prioritizes COVID-19, housing, mental health – State Journal
- County Executive Parisi Introduces 2022 Budget:“ Meeting the Challenge” – Dane County
- Dane Co. 2022 budget focuses on challenges of COVID-19, mental health, climate change and more – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. mask mandate to expire in 1 week; Could we see another extension? – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
- UW extends mask mandate, booster shots now available at UHS – Badger Herald
- UW Police, UHS Mental Health Services partner to help students in crisis – Campus News
And more . . .
- Dear candidates for governor: What will you do for the homeless? – State Jounral