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News from May 2024

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City of Madison seeks public input on Northeast Area Plan draft

By Madison Reporter | May 21, 2024

The City of Madison is inviting the community to provide feedback during a series of events later this month on the upcoming Public Review DRAFT of the Northeast Area Plan.

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Madison police engage with community at 2024 Leopold Tito Fest

By Madison Reporter | May 21, 2024

MADISON, Wis. – Officers from the Madison Police Department participated in the 2024 Leopold Tito Fest, engaging with hundreds of families who attended the event. The annual festivity, hosted by Aldo Leopold Elementary School every spring, provides a day of activities for students and their families.

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White House hosts national offices focused on preventing gun violence

By Madison Reporter | May 21, 2024

On May 22, staff from Public Health Madison & Dane County will join other members of the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN) at an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The event will focus on community violence intervention and collaborative efforts to build an ecosystem of Offices of Violence Prevention (OVPs) aimed at enhancing community safety.

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Recycling inspections to start; contaminated carts won't be collected

By Madison Reporter | May 21, 2024

Streets Division crews will soon begin inspecting recycling carts at the curb for non-recyclable items. Staff will work ahead of collection crews during recycling weeks in random neighborhoods, lifting cart lids to check for contaminants.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending May 18?

By Madison Reporter | May 20, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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UW–Madison engineers achieve milestone in in-space manufacturing

By Madison Reporter | May 20, 2024

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have achieved a significant milestone in the field of in-space manufacturing by successfully 3D printing RAM device units in zero gravity for the first time. This achievement is a crucial step towards enabling long-distance space flights, where astronauts cannot rely on earth for replacement hardware components.

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Dr. Beth Giles-Klinkner appointed as Madison College's new provost

By Madison Reporter | May 20, 2024

Dr. Beth Giles-Klinkner has been appointed as the new provost of Madison College, a role in which she will guide the strategic direction of the institution's academic affairs. Her extensive experience in learning sciences and organizational leadership positions her well for this role.

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City of Madison announces suspension of collections for Memorial Day

By Madison Reporter | May 20, 2024

The City of Madison Streets Division has announced that there will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also remain closed on this day.

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Dylan Brogan appointed as new Communications Manager for City of Madison

By Madison Reporter | May 20, 2024

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has recently announced the appointment of Dylan Brogan as Communications Manager for the City of Madison. This newly established civil service position, sanctioned by the Common Council in the 2024 operating budget, is designed to enhance and support the city's ongoing public outreach efforts. It also aims to improve resident engagement and awareness regarding local government activities.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By Madison Reporter | May 19, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison College hosts successful Metal Mania competition featuring local talent

By Madison Reporter | May 19, 2024

Metal Mania was a success with around 300 people joining the event on May 18 at Madison College Fort Atkinson.

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Madison College Big Band set for summer concert series in Germany

By Madison Reporter | May 19, 2024

The Madison College Big Band, hailing from Wisconsin, is set to embark on a tour of Germany from June 26 to July 8, 2024. The highlight of the tour will be a performance in the hall of Friedberg Castle on June 30. This concert is part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the town partnership between Friedberg and La Crosse.

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Dane County home sales in week ending May 11

By Madison Reporter | May 18, 2024

There were 178 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | May 18, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Dane County in week ending May 11

By Madison Reporter | May 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2.4% of citizens unemployed in Dane County in 2021

By Madison Reporter | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Dane County hit 2.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Spring 2024 curbside yard waste collection concludes in Madison

By Madison Reporter | May 17, 2024

Madison residents are advised not to set out yard waste for curbside collection as the 2024 spring yard waste set-out dates have now passed. At the time of this report, Streets Division collection crews are still servicing neighborhoods that had a Sunday, May 12, 2024 set out date. Once these final neighborhoods have received their last pickup for the spring, the collection season will conclude and crews will transition to other duties.

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Madison housing developments secure millions from WHEDA tax credits

By Madison Reporter | May 16, 2024

Several housing developers in Madison received news on Thursday that they are set to receive millions of dollars in state and federal tax credits. These funds, provided by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), will support the addition of hundreds of new affordable rental units in the city.

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Madison Metropolitan School District seeks community feedback during transition

By Madison Reporter | May 16, 2024

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is undergoing a significant period of transition. The district values the input and feedback from community members as it collaboratively addresses issues related to academics, funding, and facilities.

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UW South Madison Partnership: A hub for community connection

By Madison Reporter | May 16, 2024

The University of Wisconsin South Madison Partnership (UWSMP), located in the Village on Park, serves as a hub for community activity and connection. This initiative of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Community Relations acts as a meeting point for numerous local groups, university programs, and other organizations.