Friday, December 31st
City of Madison
- Highlights for the Week of January 3, 2022 – Alder Charles Myadze
- Bye bye 2021 – Madison Bikes
- Metro buses running behind schedule Friday night due to icy roads – WKOW
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
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MMSD leaders explain decision to delay in-person learning – WMTV
- MMSD leaders, families react to temporary distance learning plan – WKOW
- Muldrow considers ‘balancing act’ of 2021 on Madison School Board – Cap Times
- MMSD delays in-person return at least through Jan. 6 after winter break – Cap Times
- PRESS CONFERENCE/MMSD/Delayed Return – MMSD
- Madison School District says return to online is temporary – State Journal
- Barring “catastrophic” development, Madison schools intend to resume in-person after one-week “pause” – Madison365
- Despite shift by MMSD, other area schools plan to return in-person as scheduled following winter break – Channel3000.com
Thursday, December 30th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Highlights for the Week of January 3, 2022 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Highlights for the Week of January 3, 2022 – Alder Barbara McKinney
- Updates & Week of Jan. 3 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Police department isn’t transparent — Bill Lueders – State Journal
- As Temps Plunge, Protect Your Home’s Water Pipes – City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County – 10 Supervisors not running for re-election – Forwardlookout.com
- PHMDC ‘exploring options’ for more COVID-19 testing as cases surge – Channel3000.com
- Dane County sets record for single-day COVID-19 cases for second day in a row – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
- MMSD student senate president recalls challenges of 2021 – Cap Times
- Madison School District to return to online learning amid Dane County surge in COVID cases – State Journal
- Madison schools security official ghosts police in investigation of guns, stolen car – State Journal
- Madison schools intend to resume in-person learning Jan. 10, after 2 days of virtual learning, depending on COVID spread – Madison365
- Madison schools delay return from winter break, will resume virtual instruction Jan 6 – Madison365
- MMSD extends winter break, will return virtually – Forwardlookout.com
- MMSD delaying return from winter break due to COVID-19 concerns – Channel3000.com
- MMSD offering COVID-19 testing, booster clinics in coming days, weeks – Channel3000.com
Wednesday, December 29th
City of Madison
- Snow Emergency Parking Rules Continue Tonight – Alder Mike Verveer
- Snow Emergency Continues Tonight 12/29 – Alder Patrick Heck
- Glenway Golf Course Grounds Are Closed – Alder Tag Evers
- Snow Emergency Continues Tonight 12/29 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Winter, Xmas Tree Collection, and New Year’s Eve & Day Service Impacts – Alder Keith Furman
- Snow Emergency Continues, Xmas Tree Removal – Alder Tag Evers
- Christmas Tree Collection Schedule and Optional Tree Donation Opportunity – Alder Gary Halvorson
- Christmas Tree Collection Schedule – Alder Sheri Carter
- Snow Plowing and Sidewalk Clearing Updates – Alder Sheri Carter
- Madison recycling company fined $90,000 for mishandling hazardous waste – State Journal
- Glenway Park grounds closed this winter ahead of late 2022 reopening – Channel3000.com
- Snow Emergency Continues Tonight – City of Madison
- Snow plow driver shortage means some areas might take longer to get cleared this year – WKOW
- Christmas Tree Collection Schedule and Optional Tree Donation Opportunity – Alder Gary Halverson
Dane County
- Alliant Energy Center clinic examines reopening as COVID test supply chain woes continue – State Journal
- Dane County awaiting state approval to reopen Alliant Energy Center public testing site – State Journal
- Dane County COVID-19 cases hit all-time high – State Journal
- Public Health Adopts New COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidance – City of Madison
- Dane County COVID cases hit all-time high as nationwide cases set record – Channel3000.com
- After site visit, PHMDC makes recommendations to slow COVID-19 spread at Dane Co. Jail – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC adopting latest CDC guidance reducing COVID-19 quarantine length – Channel3000.com
- City addresses long lines, traffic volume at Fitchburg Family Pharmacy COVID-19 testing clinic – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC reports record high COVID-19 case average – WKOW
- PHMDC adopts latest CDC guidance on COVID-19 quarantines, isolations – WKOW
Tuesday, December 28th
City of Madison
- Snow emergency TONIGHT through Thursday, Neighborhood meetings on housing developments, New district lines, Announcements and Events – Alder Regina Vivader
- Madison Snow Emergency Declared – Alder Patrick Heck
- Madison Snow Emergency Declared – Adler Mike Verveer
- Housing Forward Update – Mayor Satya’s Blog
- Christmas Tree Collection Schedule, Trash and Recycling Collection – Alder Nasra Wehelie
- Snow emergency declared in Madison, all roads to be plowed – WKOW
- Madison police chief sought to fire anyone who leaked name of lieutenant in sex video – State Journal
- 37th Annual Madison-Dane County MLK Day Observance – Madison365
- Madison Downtowners: Remember how not to get ticketed when it snows? – Forwardlookout.com
- Madison Declares Snow Emergency – City of Madison
- Christmas Tree Collection Schedule – City of Madison
- City plows out on the road – Channel3000.com
- City urges shoveling sidewalks to avoid fines – Channel3000.com
- City of Madison plows are out, expect a difficult evening commute – Channel3000.com
- Best of 2021: City revives ancient winter game, with help of Ho-Chunk alder – Madison365
- City of Madison reminding residents of snow clearing rules – WKOW
Dane County
- Public health officials share tips to reduce wait times for COVID-19 testing – WKOW
- Madison airport cancels flights due to airline shortages, winter weather – Cap Times
- Open house on PFAS investigation set for next month, Air National Guard says – State Journal
- COVID tests in short supply as Dane County pharmacies grapple with skyrocketing demand – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
Monday, December 27th
City of Madison
- Owner wants more time for inspection of Madison building as tenant Paisan’s copes – WKOW
- Metro buses following special schedule for New Year’s Day – Channel3000.com
- Local business owner wants City of Madison to add road to salt route – Channel3000.com
- Happy Holidays – New Districts – Vaccines – DoubleUps – Pipes – Salt Routes – Alder Yannette Figueroa Cole
- Trash & Recycling Will Be Collected on New Years Eve 2021 – Alder Charles Myadze
- City says you have until noon Tuesday to shovel your sidewalks, or you’ll be fined – Cahnnel3000.com
- Metro Transit Operates Holiday Schedules on New Year’s Day – City of Madison
- Trash & Recycling Will Be Collected on New Year’s Eve 2021 – City of Madison
Dane County
- See how much Dane County property taxpayers will be paying in 2022 – State Journal
- PHMDC promoting other COVID-19 test options with no appointments available for at least a week – Channel3000.com
Sunday, December 26th
And more . . .
Saturday, December 25th
City of Madison
- HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! – Alder Charles Myadze
Dane County
- Dane County, state attorneys face ‘staffing crisis’ amid pandemic backlog, Marsy’s Law workload – State Journal
Friday, December 24th
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Thursday, December 23rd
Spring Elections
- Brenda Yang announces candidacy for District 19 Dane County Supervisor seat in Sun Prairie – Madison365
City of Madison
- Complaint filed against Madison Police Chief Barnes over alleged, sexually inappropriate comments – WKOW
- Madison Water Utility corrects misinformation, assures alders Well 15 won’t be turned on without filtration & engaging the community – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Metro Transit reminds riders of shifting hours for holiday weekend – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County Omicron cases balloon to 150 – Cap Times
- Road Salt Finding Ways into Madison Lakes – WORT 89.9 FM
- ‘Scared for my son’: COVID cases spike in Dane Co. Jail – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
Wednesday, December 22nd
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Service Impacts – Alder Keith Furman
- Last Update of 2021! – Alder Jael Currie
- City refutes discrimination allegations in police independent monitor hiring process – Cap Times
- Madison Recycler Must Pay 90K For Hazardous Waste Violations – WORT 89.9 FM
- Complaint filed against Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes – Channel3000.com
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Police Civilian Oversight Board |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
- PHMDC reports nearly 150 Omicron variant cases only 5 days after first identification – WKOW
- Dane County Jail project update: Discussions still ongoing, next big meeting likely in January – State Journal
- UPDATED: ‘Large portion’ of omicron cases in Dane County identified on UW campus – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- League of Women Voters lawsuit seeks reinstatement of 31,000 voters – State Journal
- Wisconsin lawsuit seeks reinstatement of 31,000 voters – State Journal
- Longest Night Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service – WKOW
Tuesday, December 21st
City of Madison
- Metro Transit Service Decreased: December 24 – 25 – City of Madison
- Nearly 150 Omicron Cases Identified in Dane County – Alder Patrick Heck
- Happy Solstice, Large Item Collection, Omicron is Here – Alder Tag Evers
Projects
Dane County
- Attend, speak out at important winter meetings, hearings – Cambridge News / Deerfield
- Mask mandate or not?: Two counties’ approaches to the latest COVID-19 surge – WKOW
- A Look At Dane County’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan – WORT 89.9 FM
- Vilas Zoo’s ‘geriatric’ red panda, Tarrei, dies at age 19 – State Journal
- Dane County: Omicron goes from 3 to 150 in 5 days – Madison365
- Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over – Dane County
- Nearly 150 Omicron Cases Identified in Dane County – Dane County
- Henry Vilas Zoo announces death of red panda, Tarrei – Channel3000.com
- PHMDC extends mask order until February 1 – Sun Prairie Star
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- UW regents boost top leaders’ salary ranges amid searches – WKOW
- State, county and campus urge precautions as omicron fuels rise in COVID-19 cases – Campus News
And more . . .
- ‘This is something that happens in underdeveloped countries’: Madison hospitals at capacity as PHMDC warns there’s more omicron here than confirmed – Channel3000.com
- Longest Night service, procession will remember those lost to homelessness – Madison365
- East High restorative justice workshop seeks to educate community on non-punitive discipline – State Journal
Monday, December 20th
City of Madison
- Updates December 20, 2021 – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- Highlights for the Week of December 20, 2021 – Alder Gary Halverson
- Face Covering Order Extended to 2/1/2022 – Alder Keith Furman
- Traffic Violence, PFAS, ADU Updates – D15 Update 12/20/21 – Alder Grant Foster
- Madison unlikely to ban future housing in area to be affected by F-35 jet noise – Safe Skies Clean Water
- Bye-bye BCycle, TPPB meeting – Madison Bikes
- Madison City Week Ahead 12/20/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- Face Covering Order Extended Amid High COVID Hospitalization Rates and Concerns over New Variant – City of Madison
- Trash & Recycling Will Be Collected on Christmas Eve 2021 – City of Madison
Projects
Mo’ Meetings
| Meeting | Facilities Programs and Fees Subcommittee (Parks) |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 at 9:40 am |
| Location | Virtual |
Dane County
- Dane County to hold public hearing over mask mandate – Wisconsin Public Radio
- Dane County mask mandate extends to Feb. 1 – Daily Cardinal
- Dane County mask mandate extended to February – WKOW
- Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear challenge to Dane County mask mandate – Cap Times
- Friends of San Damiano Move Forward with Park Restoration – WORT 89.9 FM
- Face Covering Order Extended Amid High COVID Hospitalization Rates and Concerns over New Variant – Public Health
- Dane County extending mask mandate until February – State Journal
- Dane County Week Ahead 12/20/21 – Forwardlookout.com
- City of Middleton and CXC celebrate first phase of completion of cross country skiing center – Channel3000.com
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to take up suit against Dane Co. over mask mandate – Channel3000.com
- Dane County extends mask order to February 1 over Omicron concerns – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
Sunday, December 19th
City of Madison
- Lake Mendota Drive, Salt Route Changes and Highlights for the Week of December 20 – Alder Keith Furman
- Happy Holidays! – Alder Brian Benford
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
- 2021 winter commencement opens doors to family, friends for first time since 2019 – Badger Herald
- UW Madison holds first in-person ceremony for winter graduates since 2019 – WKOW
Saturday, December 18th
City of Madison
Dane County
- On par with Dane County’s human population, 80% of local zoo animals have received the COVID-19 vaccine – Channel3000.com
Friday, December 17th
City of Madison
- BRUSH CLEAN-UP FROM WIND STORM – Alder Lindsay Lemmer
- Updates & Week of Dec. 20 Meetings of Interest for District 2 – Alder Patrick Heck
- January 11: Virtual Neighborhood Meeting About Development Proposal for 4150 Packers Avenue – Alder Charles Myadze
- Highlights for the Week of December 20, 2021 – Alder Sheri Carter
- Highlights for the Week of December 20, 2021 – Alder Barbara Harrington McKinney
- Brush Clean-up from Wind Storm – Alder Tag Evers
- Brush Cleanup from Wind Storm – Alder Keith Furman
- Independent police monitor job offered to Madison civil rights official – State Journal
- Brush Cleanup from Wind Storm – City of Madison
- Madison’s engineering department taking steps to prevent sewer backups – Channel3000.com
- A draining waiting game: Paisan’s Owner speaks out after second evacuation in several months – Channel3000.com
Projects
- Engineering Operations Facility – Canopy Replacement/Expansion
- Solar Electric – Electric Vehicle Charging @ Engineering Services Building
- Door Creek Park Shelter
- Solar Electric – Pinney Library
- Solar Electric – Police Training
- Solar Electric – Metro Phase 3
- Solar Electric – Fire Station 07 & MPD West District
- Fire Station 6 Remodel & Addition
Madison Area Schools
K-12
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Peng Her, CEO of Hmong Institute in Madison, running for Wisconsin lieutenant governor – State Journal
- Democrat Her announces bid for Wisconsin lieutenant governor – AP
Thursday, December 16th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- ‘We do not have any money’: Judge orders cash-strapped Downtown building owners to pay for inspections – State Journal
- Be on Santa’s ‘Good’ List, Be Good to Your Pipes! – City of Madison
- Madison fire crews help oxygen-dependent patients after power outages cause complications – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Three cases of Omicron COVID variant identified in Dane County – Cap Times
- Dane County Board will debate mask mandate, hear public comments – State Journal
- ‘A beautiful soul’ – Isthmus
- Dane County Announces Changes at Medical Examiner’s Office, Extends Deepest Gratitude to Dr. Vincent Tranchida – Dane County
- Omicron Variant in Dane County: Pay Attention, Don’t Panic – City of Madison
- Omicron variant detected in Dane County; public health encourages boosters in response – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School District extends religious exemption appeal deadline for staff vaccine requirement – State Journal
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Dear DNR… – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
Wednesday, December 15th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Paisans Building on West Wilson Closed Due to Safety Concerns for Seco… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Most improved: Madison rises in clean energy rankings – State Journal
- High Winds Tonight: Wait to Place Trash & Recycling Carts – City of Madison
- Yard Waste Collection Over for 2021 – City of Madison
- Take Action: Protect Your Trees from Gypsy Moths – City of Madison
- Davies Street and Dempsey Road – City of Madison
- ‘It’s devastating’: Financial dispute sends tenants at downtown Madison building packing again – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County meetings to remain digital for several months, likely until summer, chair says – State Journal
- COUNTY BOARD TO TAKE STEPS TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE HYBRID MEETINGS – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Former state superintendent joins MMSD administration – Cap Times
- MMSD surpasses 1,000 COVID cases among students, staff this year – Cap Times
- Former State Superintendent joins MMSD’s leadership team – WKOW
And more . . .
Tuesday, December 14th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Dairy Drive shelters, Plaza Hotel first steps of many to assist Madison homeless – Cap Times
- “It’s All Bad Out Here”: Addressing Homelessness in … – WORT 89.9 FM
- Downtown building with Paisan’s closed again after owners don’t comply with inspections, city says – State Journal
- Rejected Madison independent police monitor hopeful alleges hiring discrimination – State Journal
- City of Madison Building Inspection Closing Office Building at 131 West Wilson Again – City of Madison
- ‘A need in our community’: PHMDC seeing high demand for COVID-19 booster shots – City of Madison
- City orders downtown building home to Paisan’s to close again – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Dane County supervisors host townhall on mask mandate – WKOW
- Madison LGBTQ pioneer Dick Wagner dies at 78 – Cap Times
- Dick Wagner, a community servant and gay rights leader for decades, dies at age 78 – State Journal
- COUNTY BOARD INCLUDED FUNDS FOR ACCESSIBLITY IMPROVEMENTS IN 2022 BUDGET – Dane County
- Ice Conditions – Dane County
- Middleton Plan Commission approves concept for four-story apartment building on Century Avenue – Channel3000.com
- Dick Wagner, Dane County’s first openly gay County Board Chair, dies – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD middle school teacher on administrative leave for planned ‘reenactment’ – WKOW
- MMSD board members support COVID leave policy for staff – Cap Times
- MMSD, Rape Crisis Center look to expand student services – Cap Times
- Madison School Board Considers More Sick Leave for Staff with COVID – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison teacher on leave due to lesson that asked students to take on role as enslaved people – State Journal
- SSM Health to hold student vaccine clinics at MMSD schools – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- UW students call on Wisconsin Alumni Association to divest from fossil fuels – Cap Times
- UW-Madison pausing employee vaccine mandate amid national court challenge – Channel3000.com
- UW-Madison expects to provide 2% wage increase to 2021-2023 pay plan employees – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
Monday, December 13th
Spring Elections
- 2 open seats on Madison School Board ahead of spring election – State Journal
- ‘People didn’t sign up for this’: Local elections officials brace for 2022 amid threats, baseless claims – Channel3000.com
- Nichelle Nichols announces bid for Madison school board – Madison365
- Mirilli will not seek re-election to Madison school board – Madison365
City of Madison
- Water Utility General Manager Misinforms Madison Alders – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Madison proposal would ban breeding, selling animals for experimentation purposes – State Journal
- More Large Item Set-outs Days Now Available in Work Order System – City of Madison
Dane County
- New Proposal to Make Fentanyl Testing Strips Available to Public – Dane County
- RESOLUTION TO BE INTRODUCED TO CREATE PROGRAM TO MAKE FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS ACCESSIBLE TO RESIDENTS TO PREVENT OPIOID OVERDOSE DEATHS – Dane County
- ‘A lot of folks are frustrated’; Public hearing held tonight regarding Dane County Mask Mandate, Parisi urges following the science – Channel3000.com
- Dane Co. supervisor proposes creation of fentanyl testing strip program – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- MMSD board discusses possible changes to COVID-19 leave policy – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
Sunday, December 12th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
Dane County
- Dane County Sheriff’s Office tells residents to stay off thin ice, conditions ‘unsafe’ – State Journal
- Public hearing on mask mandate set for Monday; Parisi: Policies will be guided by ‘science, not politics’ – Channel3000.com
- Dane County asks ice-fishers to wait a little longer, conditions unsafe – Channel3000.com
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
Saturday, December 11th
Spring Elections
- Madison school board candidate who made transphobic remarks drops out – Channel3000.com
- Madison School Board candidate who made anti-trans comments drops out of race – State Journal
- Controversial Madison school board candidate drops out of race – WKOW
City of Madison
- Scratch that: City council bans cat-declawing procedure – Cap Times
- A miracle!?! PFAS is no longer a problem in Madison’s drinking water, says Water Utility – Midwest Environmental Justice Organization
- Madison police chief broached idea of early retirement with officer who killed Tony Robinson – State Journal
- Madison Street Division salting and plowing roads for first time this winter – Channel3000.com
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
Friday, December 10th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison city attorney asks Waukesha judge to dismiss Gableman’s petition – Cap Times
- How to make Madison more affordable – State Journal
- Monona Terrace Earns Prestigious Platinum Level LEED® Status – City of Madison
- Current, former chiefs to weigh in on search for Madison Fire Department’s next leader – Channel3000.com
- ‘We’ve been ready for a while’: Madison Streets Division crews detail plans for winter weather response – Channel3000.com
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison schools loosen grading standards, buck trend of more F’s during pandemic – State Journal
- Esther J. Cepeda: Madison schools feel the sting – State Journal
- Melee at East High School started with dispute over boy, ended with gunfire – State Journal
- MMSD board member calls for reinstatement of COVID-19 leave for staff members – Channel3000.com
- COVID-19 sick leave to be considered for Madison teachers, other staff – WKOW
Higher Ed
- ASM discusses raising student employees’ minimum wage, allocates funds to host Association of Big Ten Students – Badger Herald
- New UWPD dashboard breaks down data behind police encounters – Channel3000.com
And more . . .
Thursday, December 9th
Spring Elections
- Dana Pellebon announces candidacy for District 33 Dane County Supervisor seat in Fitchburg – Madison365
City of Madison
- What’s next for Madison’s Wonder Bar? – Cap Times
- Madison City Council approves State Street student housing development – Cap Times
- Madison City Council votes to remain meeting virtually despite mayor’s pushback – Cap Times
- City committee will hear from MMSD on school safety next month – Cap Times
- Madison city council considers implementing pilot program for police worn body cameras – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Former Sun Prairie city attorney pleads guilty to misdemeanor, enters deferred prosecution – State Journal
- Sun Prairie city attorney who allegedly drunkenly waved handgun in Waunakee bar pleads guilty to disorderly conduct – Channel3000.com
- Protect the public from toxic PFAS – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Madison School Board member calls for action on COVID-19 paid time off for teachers, staff – State Journal
- ‘That’s not going to happen’: Report says East High leader objected to charging students after assault – State Journal
- MMSD, MPD find no credibility behind threat directed at East High School – Channel3000.com
Higher Ed
- UWPD launches data dashboard, emphasis on racial equity – Campus News
- South Madison Partnership connects UW with neighborhood – Campus News
And more . . .
- Water utilities urge regulators to scrap new PFAS limits – AP
- Water utility groups oppose PFAS regulations, urge state to wait for federal action – State Journal
Wednesday, December 8th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison Common Council bodycam resolution cause opponents to speak out – WKOW
- Resolution introduced to start body-worn camera pilot program for Madison police officers – WKOW
- Madison City Council OKs Downtown project with some beds for low-income students – State Journal
- Developer proposes 12-story housing project near Kohl Center
- Finalist for first independent police monitor pledges to build bridges, probe police practice – State Journal
- How Lovely are thy Branches by Lillian Sizemore – City of Madison
- Construction underway on new apartment complex near future Madison Public Market – Channel3000.com
- Madison city council bans cat declawing – Channel3000.com
- Madison City Council approves 10-story downtown development with options for low-income students – Channel3000.com
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
And more . . .
Tuesday, December 7th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison Streets Division scrambles to collect leaves before snow season – Cap Times
- Evictions begin at Reindahl Park – WORT 89.9 FM
- Gableman calls for arrest of Madison mayor – WORT 89.9 FM
- Residents of Reindahl Park face eviction amid confusion. – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison breaking up homeless encampment at Reindahl Park – State Journal
- POLICE CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT BOARD RELEASES VIDEOS OF INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR FINALIST CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS – City of Madison
- City of Madison is a 2021 Digital Cities Winner! – City of Madison
- ‘It’s tough staying out here’; several people remain at Reindahl Park as encampment shutdown approaches – Channel3000.com
- Madison golf courses close for winter season – Channel3000.com
- BRT off of State Street may reduce accessibility for low-income students, reduce travel time, ASM rep says – Badger Herald
Dane County
- Dane County Board members to hold public meeting on mask mandate – State Journal
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- In the 608: Community Shares of Wisconsin celebrating 50 years – Channel3000.com
- Longest Night National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service – Madison365
Monday, December 6th
Spring Elections
- Mary Jo Walters and Shepherd Janeway Compete for Seat on MMSD School B… – WORT 89.9 FM
- Madison school board candidate criticizes trans community, leads trans person to run in opposition – WKOW
- Candidate’s anti-transgender comments spark school board race in Madison – Channel3000.com
- For Youth’s Sake Madison School Board Candidate Mary Jo Walters Needs To Withdraw From Race – Caffeinated Politics
City of Madison
- Housing development within F-35 flight path expected to proceed – Safe Skies Clean Waters/Tone Madison
- December brings flurry of activity – Madison Bikes
- The ever-so-long debate over body cams – Isthmus
- Madison Public Library Voter Outreach – City of Madison
- 2020 and 2021 Alix Olson Award for the Promotion of a Tolerant and Just Community Winners are Oscar Mireles and the Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion of Dane County – City of Madison
- LAB review of Madison records does not lead to changes in 2020 election audit findings – Channel3000.com
- ‘Handful’ remain at Reindahl Park as city prepares to clear site – Channel3000.com
- Getting city ice rinks ready – Channel3000.com
- ‘This park is yours just as much as mine’: Individuals refuse to leave Reindahl Park – WKOW
Dane County
- Proposed $2.7M land buy would create new park, future Ice Age Trail connector – State Journal
- Not your ordinary county park – Isthmus
- Dane County Recognizes 2021 Climate Champions for Efforts to Address Climate Change Locally – Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- 97% of Madison school staff vaccinated as unpaid leaves begin – Cap Times
- Early literacy report charts new path for Madison schools – Cap Times
- Fights prompt questions regarding Madison School District decision to remove SROs
And more . . .
Sunday, December 5th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Dairy Drive campground residents settle in as Reindahl Park encampment nears shutdown – Channel3000.com
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
And more . . .
- For the Record: Isthmus reporter on uncovering murder-for-hire plot – Channel3000.com
Saturday, December 4th
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Madison mayor, attorney hit back at Michael Gableman’s 2020 review – Cap Times
- ‘Like its own town’: North Side Latino residents face blooming community, stifled development – State Journal
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- Dane County honors Forest Edge, Wisconsin’s first net-zero energy school – Channel3000.com
- McFarland schools no longer requiring COVID close contacts to quarantine – Cap Times
And more . . .
Friday, December 3rd
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Recycling paper cups is possible in Madison – WKOW
- Police body cameras to get their latest hearing in Madison – State Journal
- Drop-off Sites Now on Winter Hours – City of Madison
- Madison Earns International Award On Transportation Systems Management and Operations – City of Madison
- MPD stations officers outside La Follette High School day after gun arrest – Channel3000.com
Dane County
- Despite county supervisor’s efforts, Board of Health kills resolution to repeal local mask mandate – Cap Times
Madison Area Schools
Higher Ed
And more . . .
- Isthmus on WORT: Murder for Hire on the Dark Web – WORT 89.9 FM
Thursday, December 2nd
Spring Elections
- Cris Carusi not running for reelection to Madison School Board – Cap Times
- Seat opens on Madison School Board as Cris Carusi says she won’t run again – State Journal
City of Madison
- Madison recycling program now accepting disposable paper cups – State Journal
- Recycle Your Paper Cups – City of Madison
- Wonder Bar In Madison Saved, But At What Cost? – Caffeinated Politics
- MPD officer fires at man threatening murder suicide – Badger Herald
Dane County
Madison Area Schools
K-12
- COVID cases in Madison schools fall to semester low over past week – Cap Times
- Madison School District to receive more than $3.5 million in federal funds – State Journal
Higher Ed
- UW-Madison starts search for next chancellor with a 21-member search committee – State Journal
- In search for new UW System president, Board of Regents hires controversial firm – Badger Herald
And more . . .
- Murder-for-hire on the dark web – Isthmus
Wednesday, December 1st
Spring Elections
City of Madison
- Downtown church redevelopment to rise 10 stories over East Washington Avenue – State Journal
- Madison Water Utility seeks third rate hike in 4 years, proposes low-income subsidy – State Journal
- New Madison Police Department platform to send text messages to 911 callers – State Journal
- MPD launches new text alert system, seeks to improve communication with community – City of Madison
- Last Chance Leaf Collection Starts Sunday, December 5, 2021 – City of Madison
- Redevelopment proposal for church near Capitol includes 10-story building with affordable housing, sanctuary – Channel3000.com
- Madison Police Dept. launches community communications technology – WKOW
Dane County
- Dane County health board votes to postpone proposal to pause mask mandate – WKOW
- Dane County Board might consider proposal seeking to end mask mandate – State Journal
- PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON DANE COUNTY WASTE AND RENEWABLE’S SUSTAINABILITY CAMPUS – Dane County
- Dane Co. asking for public feedback on draft natural disaster mitigation strategies – Channel3000.com
- Blue Angels F-18 jet makes emergency landing at Dane Co. Regional Airport Tuesday; no injuries reported, airport says – Channel3000.com
- ‘A need in our community’: PHMDC seeing high demand for COVID-19 booster shots – Channel3000.com
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