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Sun Prairie Area School District reaffirms support for LGBTQIA+ community

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

The Sun Prairie Area School District (SPASD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families.

Understanding causes and treatments for bladder incontinence

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Bladder incontinence, characterized by a loss of bladder control, affects many individuals, disrupting daily activities such as shopping or exercising. Dr. Christine Heisler, a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon at UW Health,...

Mark Pocan addresses CFPB support and PEPFAR funding concerns

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Rep. Mark Pocan discusses financial protections offered by the CFPB and emphasizes bipartisan support for PEPFAR funding restoration while also extending personal birthday wishes to Senator Tammy Baldwin in recent social media posts dated February...

Illinois man battles cancer with precision medicine

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

In 2017, John Chase, a former child protection investigator from Rockford, Illinois, was preparing for retirement.

Madison sets ambitious goal for new affordable housing by 2030

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

As part of Madison's ongoing efforts to address housing needs, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has announced new goals aimed at expanding the city's housing options.

Madison College partners with Niel Asher Education for new professional courses

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

Madison College has announced a new partnership with Niel Asher Education to provide research-backed, practical continuing education courses for massage and manual therapy professionals.

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Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 14?

By Madison Reporter | Feb 11, 2025

This former Madison Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 14.

Bad Bunny collaborates with UW-Madison historian on new album

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Pop star Bad Bunny has collaborated with University of Wisconsin–Madison assistant professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo on a new album.

Wisconsin man returns to sports after life-saving heart transplant

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Patrick Leigh, a Wisconsin resident, has returned to the basketball court after receiving a heart transplant.

Research underscores importance in treating advanced colon cancer

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Eric Hoffman, 58, experienced a life-altering moment in January 2022 when he visited the emergency room for what he thought was appendicitis.

Winter Carnival attracts crowds to UW–Madison's frozen Lake Mendota

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

UW–Madison hosted its annual Winter Carnival from February 6 to 9, drawing large crowds to Lake Mendota.

Mark Pocan shares views on podcasting, magic competitions, and NIH funding

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

Rep. Mark Pocan discussed a variety of subjects through recent tweets dated February 9-10, including his new podcast launch and views on magic competitions and NIH funding issues related to critical medical research efforts

MMSD marks 21 years of celebrating literacy through "Read Your Heart Out

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is commemorating the 21st anniversary of its "Read Your Heart Out" initiative.

UW-Madison shifts focus towards founders in entrepreneurial strategy

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

At the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting on February 7, a panel comprising entrepreneurs, university leaders, and business experts emphasized the importance of focusing on founders in UW–Madison's approach to entrepreneurship.

UW-Madison opposes NIH funding cut; legal action underway

By Madison Reporter | Feb 10, 2025

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a significant reduction in funding for research universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW–Madison).

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dane County in week ending Feb. 1

By Madison Reporter | Feb 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison Reporter Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By Madison Reporter | Feb 9, 2025

An employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in the Madison Reporter publication area submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.