Madison begins 'Missing Middle' housing development to boost affordable homeownership
The City of Madison has initiated a new project aimed at expanding affordable homeownership opportunities with the groundbreaking of a "Missing Middle" development. This project is located on the southeast side of the city.
Madison surpasses food scrap composting goal ahead of schedule
The City of Madison has surpassed its goal to compost 22,000 pounds of food scraps at farmers' market drop-off sites this year. The city announced that it has collected over 24,000 pounds so far, with more expected as the year progresses.
- Voting opens for naming Wisconsin's first fully electric collection vehicles
- Free screenings offered by Wisconsin Well Woman Program during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Madison announces fall yard waste collection starting October 6
- Lawmakers urge Wisconsin Legislature for better funding of Dane County cities
- Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Sept. 28?
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Madison seeks nominations for Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility Award
The City of Madison is seeking nominations for the annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. This award pays tribute to Jeffrey Clay Erlanger, known for his integrity and dedication to public service. Despite being a lifelong quadriplegic due to complications from a spinal tumor, Erlanger was committed to civil advocacy and effective representation.
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Community Development Division presents budget outlook amid Madison's financial challenges
Alder John Guequierre of District 19 will host the second session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series on Thursday, October 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at Oakwood Village Auditorium, located at 6209 Mineral Point Road. This session will focus on Madison's budget deficit and include a presentation by the Community Development Division (CDD) Director James O'Keefe.
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Madison College narrows presidential search to three final candidates
The Madison College District Board of Trustees has announced three finalists in the search for a new president to succeed Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, who will retire in January. The candidates are Dr. Carlos O. Cortez, Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, and Dr. Tia Robinson-Cooper.
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Senator Larson urges PSC to deny WE Energies' rate hike proposal
State Senator Chris Larson has urged the Public Service Commission (PSC) to reject a proposed rate increase from WE Energies, detailed in Docket 5-UR-111. He is also encouraging residents who oppose the increase to voice their opinions through public comments online or by attending one of two scheduled hearings.
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Madison College regional campuses honored for service to rural students
Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, and Watertown have been recognized by The Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) for their innovative and accessible education services for rural Wisconsin learners.
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Researchers unveil new insights into respiratory syncytial virus's structure
New images of RSV may expose stubborn virus’s weak points
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UW-Madison announces strategic vision aimed at boosting campus-wide entrepreneurship
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced a strategic vision to enhance entrepreneurial pathways, experiences, and outcomes. This initiative is based on the findings and recommendations of a study commissioned by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
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State Street Pedestrian Mall experiment to end on October 30
The State Street Pedestrian Mall experiment, which began in May and closed the 400-600 blocks of State Street to all non-emergency vehicle traffic, will conclude on October 30. This initiative allowed pedestrians and cyclists to use the street space freely.
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New art exhibits open across six Madison public libraries
The Bubbler at Madison Public Library has announced six new art exhibits set to open at various library locations this September and October. The shows feature local artists chosen through an open call held earlier this year.
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Bucky's Pell Pathway helps Wisconsin students afford college
As the sun sets on an August evening, Emma Mason strides onto a glowing pasture on her family’s farm near Mineral Point, Wisconsin. She shouts to her three younger siblings, “Who’s bangin’ buckets tonight?” Ben, 14, jumps off his four-wheeler and starts bashing two five-gallon pails together.