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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

News from 2024

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Portage grows through partnerships attracting new businesses and residents

By Madison Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

The City of Portage is experiencing growth in its downtown area, with new businesses set to open soon. This development follows a partnership between UniverCity Alliance and Columbia County from 2021 to 2024, which involved collaboration with University of Wisconsin–Madison students and faculty on economic development projects.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Dane County Education: 46,995 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Madison Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

In Dane County schools, 60.8% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2023-24 school year.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Week ending Sept. 28: Dane County home sales

By Madison Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

There were 144 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Dane County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Dane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Brush collection ends for Madison residents in 2024

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Scheduled brush collection from the curb has concluded for 2024. Residents are advised not to place any brush out for pickup at this time, as all neighborhoods have received their scheduled collections. The service will resume in the spring of 2025.

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Whitehorse teacher Carmelo Sáez III named outstanding educator by WEA Member Benefits

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Carmelo Sáez III, known to his students as Mr. Melo, has been honored with the title of Outstanding Educator by Wisconsin Education Association (WEA) Member Benefits in collaboration with UW-Madison Athletics. This recognition highlights his contributions as a band and music teacher at Whitehorse Middle School.

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Award-winning author Susanna Daniel to speak at Madison College lecture series

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Susanna Daniel, the author known for her novel "Stiltsville," will be speaking at Madison College's Writer’s Life Lecture Series on October 8. Her debut work, "Stiltsville" (2010), has been recognized for its detailed portrayal of Miami life and the stilt houses in Biscayne Bay. The novel earned the 2011 PEN/Bingham Prize for debut fiction. Daniel's subsequent novel, "Sea Creatures" (2013), also delves into themes of relationships, family dynamics, and survival.

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Madison tests traffic diverter on E Mifflin St for bicycle boulevard improvements

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Traffic Engineering will initiate a test for a vehicular traffic diverter on East Mifflin Street at North Paterson Street starting Monday, October 14. The project aims to enhance the East Mifflin Bicycle Boulevard, which serves as a key connection for residents on Madison's near eastside and offers an alternative route to East Washington Avenue.

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MMSD highlights mental health resources during National Suicide Prevention Month

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is emphasizing the importance of recognizing warning signs to support student mental health and well-being. The initiative, aligned with National Suicide Prevention Month observed in September, seeks to connect students and families with essential mental health resources.

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MMSD seeks approval for referenda addressing operational shortfalls and aging infrastructure

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

This fall, the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) joins 121 other Wisconsin school districts with referendums on the ballot. MMSD is seeking voter approval for a $100 million operations referendum aimed at building sustainable revenues. This funding would support staffing to attract and retain high-quality teachers and employees, educational programming like early learning/4K, well-rounded student opportunities, and improvements in culture and climate. Staff salaries and benefits make up about 80% of the district's annual budget.

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AI reveals sex-specific risks for brain tumor aggressiveness

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are employing artificial intelligence to identify sex-specific risk factors associated with glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. This initiative aims to uncover characteristics that could help doctors predict tumor growth rates and improve patient care.

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Middleton-Cross Plains Area tops Niche rankings for fifth year

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District has once again achieved high rankings in the latest evaluations by Niche.com, a resource known for providing comprehensive information and rankings of educational institutions across the United States. The district's consistent performance is highlighted by its fifth consecutive year as the top school district in the Madison area.

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Madison Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison begins 'Missing Middle' housing development to boost affordable homeownership

By Madison Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The City of Madison has initiated a new project aimed at expanding affordable homeownership opportunities with the groundbreaking of a "Missing Middle" development. This project is located on the southeast side of the city.

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Madison Police Department receives pet microchip scanner from Lost Dogs of Wisconsin

By Madison Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The Madison Police Department (MPD) has received a new tool aimed at reuniting lost pets with their owners. Lost Dogs of Wisconsin, a volunteer organization that offers free resources to dog owners in the state, donated a pet microchip scanner to the department.

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Madison surpasses food scrap composting goal ahead of schedule

By Madison Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

The City of Madison has surpassed its goal to compost 22,000 pounds of food scraps at farmers' market drop-off sites this year. The city announced that it has collected over 24,000 pounds so far, with more expected as the year progresses.