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News from June 2024

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Construction project impacts traffic near university avenue

By Madison Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24, R.G Huston will commence construction on the Lake Street Sanitary Replacement Project. This project begins on the south side of University Ave at N. Lake St and extends north to 441 N. Lake St.

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Madison announces new event rates for city-owned parking garages

By Madison Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

The City of Madison Parking Division will increase the event rate in city-owned parking garages effective July 1, 2024. The event rate was last increased from $5 to $8 in 2016. These increases are necessary to maintain facilities, improve the level of service offered, and ensure safe and comfortable parking structures for all. They also address increased operating costs, help balance system demand, and encourage other modes of transportation.

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Parisi Construction announces lane closure on Valley View Road for 1000 Oaks project

By Madison Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

Starting on Monday, June 24, Parisi Construction will close a section of Valley View Road, from South Point Road to just past Lone Oak Lane, to continue progress on the 1000 Oaks project. This full excavation closure is expected to last several weeks, with roads anticipated to reopen in early August. While the bike lanes will close for the duration of this closure, access to the south side sidewalk will remain open.

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MCPASD co-hosts Wisconsin Multilingual Learner Summit with CESA 2

By Madison Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

MCPASD co-hosted the Wisconsin Multilingual Learner Summit in partnership with the CESA 2 Language and Culture Center. The event, held at the MCPASD High School campus, welcomed 80 educators from Wisconsin, including 40 faculty and administrators representing elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Madison Parks seeks volunteers for annual Ride the Drive event

By Madison Reporter | Jun 18, 2024

Madison Parks is calling for volunteers as preparations for this year's Ride the Drive event intensify. Scheduled for Sunday, August 11, Ride the Drive celebrates Madison's healthy and active lifestyle by closing select streets, such as John Nolen Drive, to motor vehicles. The 4-mile route features six park hubs with vendors, exhibitors, food, and activities for all ages.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dane County in week ending June 15

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison Public Library seeks presenters for Teejop & Beyond Program; apply by July 15

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Madison Public Library is accepting applications for the Teejop & Beyond program from June 17 to July 15, 2024. Native individuals residing in Wisconsin are invited to apply to present during this annual celebration of Native nations, scheduled from October to December at the library.

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Madison College student selected for National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals program

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Nat Mason, a standout student at Madison College, has been accepted into the Student Educational Program of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP). Mason, a Hospitality Management student, is one of only ten students selected nationwide and one of the few two-year college students to receive this honor.

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Metro adjusts services for Juneteenth holiday

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, Metro will operate on a Saturday schedule on Wednesday, June 19. The Saturday service will be available on Routes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, O, P, R, and S.

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Pesticides linked to shorter lifespans in early 20th-century cicada-targeted regions

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

As millions of Americans prepare for the simultaneous emergence of two cicada broods this summer, new research from the La Follette School highlights how cicada-targeting pesticides used in the early 20th century might have shortened Americans’ lifespans.

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Middleton student excels at national financial literacy competition

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

Middleton High School senior athlete and scholar Netra Somasundaram recently competed in the National State Farm ‘Dollars and $ense’ competition, representing the 100 Black Men of Madison (100 BMM) organization at the 38th annual 100 Black Men of America conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Madison promotes homeownership through various city programs

By Madison Reporter | Jun 17, 2024

The City of Madison is dedicated to making homeownership achievable and sustainable for residents, as part of the city’s commitment toward better access to safe, secure, and affordable housing for all.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Dane County in week ending June 15?

By Madison Reporter | Jun 16, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Weekly recap, week ending June 8 home sales in Dane County

By Madison Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

There were 257 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Jun 15, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Dane County in week ending June 8?

By Madison Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas 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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Wisconsin Idea Seminar highlights faculty-staff engagement across state

By Madison Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

Faculty and staff explore state’s rivers, culture and more in Wisconsin Idea Seminar

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UW-Madison hosts dual ice cream socials for staff appreciation

By Madison Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

Hundreds of UW–Madison employees participated in two ice cream socials this week, organized to express gratitude for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin and other campus leaders assisted in scooping and serving the ice cream during these events.

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Cicadapalooza attracts curious nature lovers to Lake Geneva

By Madison Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

Curious nature lovers crowded to Cicadapalooza, held on June 8 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to learn all about the noisy bugs. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Entomology Department held the event in honor of this year’s periodical cicada emergence, which is particularly strong in Lake Geneva. Events included walking tours to observe the periodical cicadas and talks by UW professor Dan Young, director of the Wisconsin Insect Research Collection, and Extension entomologist PJ Liesch. Visitors explored cicada, insect, and nature-themed tables and asked questions of UW bug...

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Watery planets around dead stars offer insights into potential habitability

By Madison Reporter | Jun 13, 2024

Watery planets orbiting dead stars may be good candidates for studying life — if they can survive long enough