Road Closure on Schroeder Road for Paving on April 26
On April 26, 2024, Tri-County Paving will be undertaking a road closure on Schroeder Road for pavement work. The closure will affect the section between Schroeder Ct and the eastbound Beltline off-ramp. The work is scheduled to start at 10 am and the road is expected to reopen by 3 pm on the same day.In the event of inclement weather hindering the paving activities, the work will be rescheduled to Monday, April 29, from 10 am to 3 pm. Drivers are advised to take note of this potential change and plan their routes accordingly.To ensure that motorists are well-informed...
Resource Fair and Family Fun Day Planned at Meadowridge Library
MADISON, WI -- Families in southwest Madison and beyond are encouraged to mark their calendars for the upcoming Southwest Family Resource Fair at Meadowridge Library on Saturday, May 11 from 11am-3pm.The event aims to bring together various organizations and resources available in the community, offering attendees the opportunity to learn more and connect with essential services. According to the organizers, "Families living in southwest Madison and beyond can stop by Meadowridge Library throughout the day to learn more about the organizations and resources available in...
Earth Fest Kickoff: Celebrating sustainability progress
Participants in UW–Madison’s first-ever Earth Fest Kickoff Celebration on Friday, April 19, lauded the institution's sustainability and environmental efforts. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin unveiled the RISE-EARTH initiative, which funds expanded environmental research, while business and government officials explored new opportunities arising from sustainable approaches. Students, faculty, and staff expressed their enthusiasm for the progress being made."Our goal is to unite UW–Madison communities of all kinds — external to the university, internal to the university,...
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University of Wisconsin–Madison Focuses on Environmental Sustainability with RISE-EARTH Initiative
"UW–Madison has long been a leader in responding to community-identified environmental challenges, and in developing solutions to problems that can be put immediately into action," stated Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin at the kick-off celebration for Earth Fest at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.The university has announced the next area of focus under the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative: RISE-EARTH. This initiative aims to strengthen the university's ability to address complex environmental problems and opportunities, with a...
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Assembly Approves Peer Support for First Responders
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