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UW–Madison begins search for new chief information officer

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

A committee has been formed to identify and select candidates for the role of chief information officer and vice provost for information technology at UW–Madison. Jeffrey Russell, who is the vice provost and dean of the Division of Continuing Studies as well as a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will chair this search committee.

Monica Neugebauer receives 2024 Packard Fellowship for enzyme research

By Madison Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Monica Neugebauer, an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been awarded a 2024 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering. She is one of 20 scientists to receive this honor.

Study reveals challenges faced by Hmong residents in nursing homes

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has conducted a case study focusing on the quality of life for Hmong residents in nursing homes. This research addresses a gap in understanding the specific needs of this community within care facilities.

Madison College hosts Native American art exhibit showcasing resistance stories

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Madison College's Division of Climate and Culture is presenting an art exhibition featuring Native American artists from Wisconsin. The theme for this year, "Indigenous Wisconsin: A Story of Resistance," seeks to explore and present the cultural narratives and resilience of 12 Tribal Nations.

University of Wisconsin-Madison rises to top ranks due to teaching and research

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has climbed to 56th place in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, as announced last week. This improvement is attributed to strong performance in teaching and research environment categories, along with the university's patents and increasing research expenditures.

Madison recognizes October 15 as White Cane Safety Day

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and the Common Council have designated October 15 as "White Cane Safety Day" in Madison. This day is set aside to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law, which has been observed since 1964 to promote safe communities for individuals with vision loss or blindness. The law emphasizes awareness of pedestrians using white canes or guide dogs and mandates that motorists stop before coming within ten feet of such pedestrians.

District 19 alder hosts third budget exploration session

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Alder John Guequierre of District 19 is set to host the third session of the D19 Exploring the 2025 Budget Series on Wednesday, October 16. This virtual session will delve into budget cut scenarios and their potential impacts, focusing on service reductions in key city departments such as Fire, Police, Library, and Streets.

Absentee voting begins in Madison care facilities ahead of upcoming election

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

Voters residing in qualified nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Madison can now cast their absentee ballots. State law mandates that poll workers facilitate absentee voting for residents in these care facilities. The City of Madison accommodates this by deploying Special Voting Deputies (SVDs) to 27 such facilities.

Madison library celebrates Native Nations with fall program series

By Madison Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The Madison Public Library, in collaboration with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, is set to host the Teejop & Beyond program series starting on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 14. This event aims to celebrate Native Nations through a variety of presentations and hands-on activities.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dane County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Northern lights illuminate University of Wisconsin-Madison campus

By Madison Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

On Thursday night, the sky above the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus was illuminated by the aurora borealis. This event was triggered by an eruption of solar material, causing the northern lights to be visible further south than usual. The phenomenon continued into Friday night, prompting the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center to issue a severe geomagnetic storm watch.

Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Madison Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Madison Reporter area weekly mass times

By Madison Reporter | Oct 12, 2024

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

Home sales in Dane County in week ending Oct. 5

By Madison Reporter | Oct 12, 2024

There were 204 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dane County in week ending Oct. 5

By Madison Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dane County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Madison Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Dane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Road closures announced for bridge work on Highway 30 and Commercial Avenue

By Madison Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

Starting at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22, Commercial Avenue will experience a full overnight closure. Following this, Highway 30 will be closed from midnight on Wednesday, October 23, to allow for the installation of new bridge overpass trusses for the Autumn Ridge Path. The highway and streets are scheduled to reopen by 5:00 am on Wednesday.