Madison Reporter

The Madison Arts Commission and the Bubbler at Madison Public Library have announced Jennifer Bastian as the 2024 Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence.

Phil Asbury named executive director at UW-Madison

Phil Asbury has been appointed as the executive director of the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, effective December 1. Asbury brings over 30 years of experience in financial aid from various institutions, including Northwestern University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Madison College leads its first study abroad program to Africa

Dr. Jeff Galligan, Madison College’s TRIO Program Director, reflected on his undergraduate days when he saw study abroad posters but did not see anyone like himself represented. This summer, he led a group of eight Madison College students to Kenya, many of whom were first-generation or underrepresented in study abroad programs.

Climate reporter Izzy Ross to visit UW-Madison as journalist in residence

Isabelle “Izzy” Ross, a climate reporter for Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in Michigan, will visit the University of Wisconsin–Madison as this fall’s Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalist in Residence. From October 14 to 16, Ross will engage with students, meet researchers, and participate in a public talk during the Wisconsin Science Festival.

Week Without Driving begins to highlight non-driver challenges

Today marks the start of the National Week Without Driving, a challenge inviting elected officials, transportation professionals, advocates, and individuals who regularly drive to experience the daily challenges non-drivers face first-hand. This initiative, led by America Walks, runs through Sunday, October 6, and aims to raise awareness about transportation accessibility and equity.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Dane County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Madison Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, 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. 30?

By Madison Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

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

Recent Dane County home sales in week ending Sept. 21

By Madison Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

There were 120 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dane County in week ending Sept. 21

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Sept. 21?

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

UW-Madison experts available for insights on Hurricane Helene aftermath

Hurricane Helene struck Florida late Thursday night, bringing 140 mile per hour winds and heavy rain. The storm caused significant destruction, flooding, and resulted in at least 22 deaths, with more fatalities expected to be discovered. Experts from UW–Madison are available to provide insight and analysis as recovery efforts commence.

Rep. Lisa Subeck attends White House convening on child care

Representative Lisa Subeck attended the White House State Convening on Child Care in Washington, DC, this week. The event included senior Administration officials, child care advocates, and other state legislative leaders. Rep. Subeck, who has a background in early childhood education and advocacy for working families, discussed strategies to improve access to quality child care.

Federal grant boosts electronic engineering programs at Madison College

Madison College, in collaboration with its industrial and educational partners, is setting up a new training center for emerging electronic manufacturing technologies. This includes semiconductor fabrication, automated PCB assembly, and quantum photonics.

Madison seeks public input for naming new electric trash trucks

The City of Madison has introduced the first two fully electric trash collection vehicles in Wisconsin. These new additions to the city's fleet need names, and residents have until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to submit their suggestions.

Average cost of college went up for students in Dane County in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 1.5% in Dane County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

David Maraniss shares journalism insights at UW–Madison

Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist and bestselling author David Maraniss engaged with students and shared career insights during a Feature Storytelling class at College Library on Wednesday. Maraniss is the Sharon Dunwoody Journalist in Residence at UW–Madison this fall, participating in events from September 25-27. He also addressed an audience of about 100 people at a public event held at the DeLuca Forum in the Discovery Building on Wednesday night.

Fall yard waste collection begins October 6 in Madison

The Streets Division’s fall yard waste and leaves collection will commence the week of October 6, 2024. Residents will have three opportunities for collection this season, weather permitting.

Madison College presents 'For the Love of (Or the Roller Derby Play)' Oct. 18-27