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Restoration PAC launches ad in Madison calling Kamala Harris a ‘complete failure’ on border

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Restoration PAC launched an ad this week, entitled, ‘CZAR,’ that called Vice President Kamala Harris (D) a “complete failure” on the border.

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St. Henry's parishioner: Grocery prices are 'ridiculous'

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Joan Smebak, a Watertown resident and member of the St. Henry's parish, said grocery prices are "ridiculous" and the current presidential administration has ruined the American economy.

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Returning students express excitement for new academic year at UW-Madison

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Campus is beginning to come alive with activity, with residence hall move-in starting Wednesday and classes commencing a week later.

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New analysis addresses UW-Madison student housing challenges

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

A new study commissioned by the City of Madison and the University of Wisconsin–Madison aims to address housing challenges faced by students in the area. The study, conducted by Chicago-based consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL), examines factors influencing the local housing market and provides recommendations for policymakers.

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Streets Division announces no collections or drop-off services on Labor Day

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

The Streets Division will not perform trash, recycling, brush, or large item collection on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The drop-off sites will also be closed.

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Virtual town hall on Imagination Center rescheduled due to heat warning

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Due to an excessive heat warning, tomorrow’s town hall regarding the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will be held in a virtual format only. Those who registered via Eventbrite before 2 p.m. today will receive an email from Alder Sabrina Madison with the Zoom link to join. Advance registration via Eventbrite is required to receive the Zoom link. Spanish interpretation will be available.

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City of Madison opens applications for new BizReady program

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Applications are now open for a new opportunity for small business owners in the City of Madison seeking training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help their businesses innovate and thrive.

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Madison College launches first national respiratory therapist apprenticeship

By Madison Reporter | Aug 26, 2024

Madison College, UW Health, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development celebrated the nation’s first respiratory therapist registered apprenticeship cohort in August.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Dane County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Madison Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Madison Reporter | Aug 25, 2024

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Dane County home sales in week ending Aug. 17

By Madison Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

There were 175 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Aug 24, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 17

By Madison Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Madison Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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MMSD welcomes almost 300 new educators at annual orientation

By Madison Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The cheers, claps, and music at the entrance of Vel Phillips Memorial High School were audible from across the parking lot as nearly 300 educators arrived for the first day of their orientation.

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Regents approve $855 million ‘Up to the Middle’ budget request

By Madison Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The Board of Regents on Thursday voted unanimously to approve the Universities of Wisconsin’s operating budget request for the 2025-27 biennium. The $855 million request over two years aims to elevate the state’s public universities from their current ranking of 43rd out of 50 states in public funding to reach the national median.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Dane County in week ending Aug. 17

By Madison Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Madison Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Madison Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Chancellor Mnookin emphasizes need for increased funding in Universities of Wisconsin budget request

By Madison Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin issued a statement on August 22, 2024, regarding the Universities of Wisconsin budget request for the 2025-27 period. She emphasized the importance of a robust and healthy university system for the state's success.