Madison Reporter

Today marks the commencement of absentee voting for hospitalized voters, a process available until 5 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, August 13.

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Open Across Madison Ahead Of Primary

Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Tuesday that the city’s 14 absentee ballot drop boxes have been unlocked and are ready to receive completed absentee ballots for the August primary.

University announces reappointment of two deans following five-year evaluations

Two deans reappointed after 5-year reviews

Road closures planned for Wilson St intersections at S Pinckney and MLK Blvd

Starting Thursday, August 8, R.G. Huston will install asphalt binder on the north half of Wilson Street, between South Pinckney Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Traffic control devices will begin to be placed starting at 12 p.m., with most work occurring in the already closed traffic lane.

Madison outlines potential budget cuts amid uncertain revenue sources

Madison agencies have submitted proposals for the 2025 budget that include options for a 5 percent reduction in services. If all proposals were adopted, they would eliminate 147 positions from the city’s workforce. This is in addition to 144 currently vacant positions not being filled.

White House officials highlight federal investments at Madison College

On Aug. 2, Director of the Domestic Policy Council Neera Tanden and National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. showcased federal investments at Madison College that will establish pathways to lucrative cybersecurity jobs vital to national security and economic prosperity.

Heavy rain prompts flood watch for Madison tonight and tomorrow morning

Residents and visitors in the City of Madison should be cautious of potential flash flooding due to expected heavy rain. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch from 10 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2024, until the morning of Aug. 6, 2024.

City clerk's office urges timely return of primary election absentees

The City Clerk’s Office has issued 22,205 absentee ballots for the August 13 Partisan Primary, with 13,462 returned to be counted.

City announces guidelines for student move out days from Aug 5 - Aug 23

The Streets Division has announced the commencement of operations for the student move-out period, which will run from August 5, 2024, to August 23, 2024. The following is a summary of key points regarding the move-out process:

Home sales during week ending July 27 in Dane County

By Madison Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

There were 188 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Madison Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending July 27?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at five gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison Common Council seeks public input on proposed $22 million property tax levy increase

The Madison Common Council is encouraging residents to submit public testimony on a resolution affecting the City budget at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Guidelines issued for Madison residents' August moving days

When placing large items out for pickup, follow these guidelines:

Stevens Street closure begins August 5 for resurfacing project

Beginning Monday, August 5, Stevens Street will be closed to through traffic from North Franklin Avenue to Grand Avenue. This is part of the North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street Resurfacing project that will replace aging and deteriorating utilities for Stevens Street and North Franklin Avenue next year. The North Franklin Avenue sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main will be replaced. The Stevens Street sanitary main and laterals, and storm sewer main and inlets will be replaced. For both North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street there will be a replacement of gravel...

How many companies in cities in Dane County received FDA inspections in July?

There were two companies in a city associated with Dane County that received two FDA inspections in July, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

MMSD engages community through summer partnerships

As families settled into summer this past June, MMSD staff were ramping up for some of their favorite community events of the year.

Registration opens for MMSD's athletic season featuring new facility renovations

Student-athletes, coaches, and fans are preparing for the upcoming athletic season in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Beginning Thursday, Aug. 1, students enrolled at any of MMSD’s four high schools are encouraged to register for co-curricular athletics programs.

Retreating tropical glaciers indicate broader impacts of global climate change

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and their collaborators have found that glaciers in the tropical Andes Mountains are now smaller than at any point since the end of the last ice age 11,700 years ago. This finding suggests that these high-altitude tropical ice fields may be the first to shrink beyond historical levels due to the warming global climate.

City of Madison invites public to observe election equipment test