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News from June 2024

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Dane County in week ending June 8

By Madison Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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University offers support following downtown shooting

By Madison Reporter | Jun 9, 2024

At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, multiple people were injured during a shooting at a party at the Lux apartment building, located at 433 W. Johnson, according to Madison Police. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

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

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Recent Dane County home sales in week ending June 1

By Madison Reporter | Jun 8, 2024

There were 187 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Catholic Vote President: Political donations from billionaires is evil ‘almost unimaginable’

By Madison Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

President of Catholic Vote organization Brian Burch said political donations from left mega-donors is a level of “evil” that is “almost unimaginable.”

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 1

By Madison Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

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

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Madison College plans Juneteenth celebrations in Baraboo and Madison

By Madison Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

Madison College and its partners will celebrate Juneteenth Day 2024 with events focused on unity and cultural enrichment.

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Annual book sale by Friends of Madison Public Library slated for June

By Madison Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

The annual Friends of Madison Public Library BIG Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Madison Public Library Service & Support Center located at 1301 W. Badger Road in Madison, regardless of weather conditions. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Madison Public Libraries.

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Goodman Pool opens Friday with free admission for first 500 kids

By Madison Reporter | Jun 7, 2024

The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool will open for the 2024 season on Friday, June 7. Thanks to the generosity of Goodman's Jewelers, the first 500 children will receive free admission starting at noon. John and Catherine Hayes, owners of Goodman’s Jewelers, continue this annual tradition in honor of Irwin and Robert Goodman.

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Catholic Vote President: UK puberty blockers ban shows ‘more common sense than our own government’

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

President of Catholic Vote organization Brian Burch said that the announcement from the United Kingdom regarding a ban on puberty blocker treatments for individuals under the age of 18 shows “more common sense than our own government” despite the UK being more politically left.

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Wisconsin nurses association hosts summit addressing nurse shortages

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Nurses will gather for the June 21 Wisconsin Nurses Association's Invitational Summit at Madison College and other technical colleges to address the current nurse shortages. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, RN, is expected to give an update on the Governor's Health Care Workforce Task Force.

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Beinecke Scholarship awarded to UW student Axell Boomer

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Axell Boomer, a senior from South Beloit, Illinois, is one of 19 college undergraduates nationwide to receive a Beinecke Scholarship this year. He is majoring in history and religious studies with honors in the liberal arts and honors in history. He anticipates graduating in the spring of 2025 and intends to pursue a doctorate in history.

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Madison introduces $0.45 convenience fee for Park Smarter app payments

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Effective July 1, 2024, a convenience fee of $0.45 will be added to each Park Smarter mobile payment transaction in Madison. This fee can be avoided by paying for parking directly at the meter using a credit card, debit card, or coins.

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Marcelle Haddix named new dean for UW-Madison School Of Education

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Marcelle Haddix will begin her role as the next dean of the School of Education at UW–Madison on Aug. 11, 2024. Haddix has been chosen for this position after holding numerous leadership roles during her 16 years at Syracuse University, where she currently serves as associate provost for strategic initiatives. She also led for two terms as chair of the Reading and Language Arts department in Syracuse's School of Education.

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Farmland purchase enables housing development and park expansion in Madison

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

More than 130 acres of farmland on the City of Madison’s far west side will be redeveloped to bring hundreds of new homes, new street connections, more parkland, and stormwater improvements after a land sale was finalized this week.

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Madison announces key bikeway improvements for summer 2024

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

The Bikeways contract aims to address small improvements and repairs within the City of Madison's bike network. Planners and residents have identified three projects as crucial for enhancing bike accessibility, safety, and comfort.

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Dane County issues alert following spike in drug overdoses

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Public Health Madison & Dane County has issued an Overdose Spike Alert due to a recent surge in drug overdoses and reports of unusual symptoms following drug use. The alert is based on data from hospitals and EMS providers. In the last 48 hours, at least ten individuals received treatment at local hospitals for suspected opioid overdoses in Dane County, a number exceeding the usual rates in the community.

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Alex Booker named 2024 naturalist-in-residence at Madison Public Library

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

Alex Booker announced as the 2024 naturalist-in-residence for Madison Public Library

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MPD officers, firefighters engage with students at career event

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Local police officers and firefighters engaged with elementary school students this week to discuss their careers.

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Madison police join torch relay for Special Olympics Wisconsin

By Madison Reporter | Jun 6, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Officers with the Madison Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Wisconsin. The torch is en route to Whitewater, where hundreds of athletes will compete in the 2024 Summer Games this weekend.