Madison Reporter

The Madison Clerk’s Office is addressing a data processing error that resulted in duplicate absentee ballots being sent to approximately 2,000 voters. The issue was identified and corrected swiftly, ensuring no further ballots are affected.

City of Madison completes annual treatment for emerald ash borer

The Urban Forestry section of the Streets Division has completed this year’s treatment of public ash trees against the invasive emerald ash borer. Public ash trees are treated once every three years.

Wisconsin faces funding gap for special education; rise in school referendums

In the 2022-23 school year, Wisconsin's 421 public school districts reported over $2 billion in special education costs. Approximately $1.2 billion of those costs were not reimbursed, leaving local property taxpayers responsible for the shortfall. In 2024, 147 school districts placed operating referendum questions on local ballots, with a combined annual cost of $763 million. Those same districts faced a total of $515.3 million in unreimbursed special education costs in 2022-23.

UW-Madison enrolls second-largest freshman class amid record applications

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has enrolled 8,516 freshmen for the fall semester, drawn from a record 65,933 applicants. This marks the second-largest freshman class in the university's history. Additionally, 1,375 new transfer students have joined the campus this fall.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Madison Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Madison Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

Home sales in Dane County in week ending Sept. 14

By Madison Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

There were 172 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 14

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Dane County in week ending Sept. 14?

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Middleton High School leads Wisconsin with highest number of National Merit semifinalists

Middleton High School (MHS) has announced that 23 of its seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This marks the highest number among the 120 Wisconsin schools with semifinalists this year, reflecting a significant achievement for the school community.

Dane County mayors urge reform on local government funding

Dane County is the fastest-growing county in Wisconsin and a significant contributor to the state's economy. Local governments in the county provide essential infrastructure and services that support this growth, with residents contributing billions of dollars through income and sales taxes. However, these communities are increasingly unable to benefit from the economic growth they help generate, struggling to maintain service levels due to state-level policies.

50.4% of college applicants to Dane County's 8 universities were admitted for fall 2022

Dane County's eight universities admitted an estimated 50.4% of applicants for fall 2022, a decrease from the previous year.

7 gas stations in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at seven gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wisconsin Science Festival returns focusing on agriculture's impact

The Wisconsin Science Festival is set to return with both in-person and virtual events across the state from October 14-20. The festival invites students, educators, and science enthusiasts to participate in a statewide celebration.

Street closures announced for Willy Street Fair this weekend