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Laura Phillips is the university’s new director of congressional affairs.

Madison College hosts entrepreneur networking event at Forward Festival

Madison College's Center for Entrepreneurship will host an Entrepreneur Networking Event at the Madison Forward Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Madison College Truax Campus.

Madison College hosts entrepreneur networking event featuring Bing Liang

Madison College's Center for Entrepreneurship will host an Entrepreneur Networking Event at the Madison Forward Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Madison College Truax Campus.

N. Lake Street northbound lane closure starts August 19

Starting Monday, August 19, R.G. Huston will restrict N. Lake Street from University Avenue to Langdon Street to one southbound lane to facilitate their sanitary sewer replacement project.

Craig Thompson named vice chancellor at University Relations

Craig Thompson has been appointed vice chancellor for university relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective September 16, 2024. Thompson brings over 30 years of experience in government affairs at various levels and has served as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation since 2019. He succeeds Charles Hoslet, who retired earlier this year.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 10

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sycamore drop-off site closed due to gas leak; reopening on August 16

The Streets Division drop-off site at 4602 Sycamore Avenue will re-open for normal operating hours on Friday, August 16, 2024.

UW-Madison-developed nasal spray flu vaccine shows promise alongside annual shot

A unique influenza vaccine candidate that is inhaled and based on technology developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers has shown promise in bolstering protection against seasonal and pandemic influenza. This was demonstrated in a randomized, controlled trial involving 65- to 85-year-olds in 2022, with the findings recently published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases.

State Street restrictions paused for annual Moving Days

The 400-600 blocks of State Street are typically closed to all non-emergency motor vehicles after 3:00 pm on weekdays and after 10:00 am on weekends. However, these restrictions are being temporarily lifted to facilitate the annual August Moving Days, allowing people moving into apartments in these blocks to use the street for loading and unloading vehicles.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Dane County in week ending Aug. 10

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Madison Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Friends of Goodman South Madison Library to host book sale on August 24

By Madison Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

The Friends of Goodman South Madison Library are set to host a sale of gently used and donated books, DVDs, and CDs on Saturday, August 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sidewalk sale will be held in front of the Goodman South Madison Library at 2222 S. Park Street, regardless of weather conditions. The event will feature items suitable for all ages.

STEM educators enhance skills at Madison College's summer solar institutes

By Madison Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

STEM educators from across the country gathered at Madison College this summer to enhance their skills in solar energy systems and secure grants for classroom solar equipment.

Road resurfacing scheduled for Maple Grove, Putnam, and Stratford Drives

Starting Tuesday, August 13, Payne and Dolan will begin reconstructing the asphalt surface on Maple Grove Road from McKee Road to Putnam Road. Contractors will be working from Chester Drive to McKee Road during the project and will maintain one lane of travel in each direction.

School board meeting highlights new hires and project updates

The School Board meeting on August 12, 2024, commenced with Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue discussing the start of the fall athletic and marching band season. She also noted that over 200 staff members attended the Continuous Improvement Summit at Middleton High School to develop a comprehensive school improvement plan for the 2024—2025 academic year.

Madison College Big Band tours Germany celebrating music and global connections

Madison College Big Band toured Southern Germany this summer, performing at Wittelsbacher Castle in Friedberg, visiting historic sites, and interacting with Wisconsin-German sister communities.

Madison College Big Band tours Southern Germany celebrating cultural ties

Madison College Big Band toured Southern Germany this summer, performing at Wittelsbacher Castle in Friedberg, visiting historic sites, and interacting with Wisconsin-German sister communities.

UW–Madison releases fall 2024 political activity guidelines