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Verona introduces new vacuum truck for improved fall leaf collection

By G. A. Smalls | Sep 16, 2025

The City of Verona’s Department of Public Works will introduce a new Leaf Vacuum Truck this fall to improve leaf collection and protect local waterways.

Spirit joins Madison Police Department's mounted patrol after induction ceremony

By G. A. Smalls | Sep 16, 2025

Spirit, a six-year-old Percheron gelding, was officially inducted into the Madison Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit during a ceremony held near the fieldhouse at Vel Phillips Memorial High School.

Carbone fall conference addresses challenges faced by cancer caregivers

By C. L. Combs | Sep 16, 2025

The upcoming Carbone annual fall cancer conference will focus on the experiences and needs of cancer caregivers.

Middleton High School names new Athletics Hall of Fame inductees for 2025

By L. E. Vargas | Sep 16, 2025

Nine individuals and one team will be inducted into the Middleton High School Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, according to an announcement from the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District.

UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers study new immunotherapy targeting ovarian cancer relapse

By L. P. Patton | Sep 16, 2025

Jenny Gumperz, PhD, a researcher at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, is studying how certain immune cells might improve cancer immunotherapy.

City collects over 30,000 pounds of food scraps at farmers' markets

By G. A. Smalls | Sep 15, 2025

The City of Madison Streets Division has collected 30,177 pounds of food scraps for composting at three local farmers’ market drop-off sites this year.

Mid Town Road to close for City of Madison water main installation

By L. P. Patton | Sep 15, 2025

Parisi Construction will close Mid Town Road starting Wednesday, September 17 at 7:00 a.m. The closure will affect the section between the Marty Road/Mid Town Road intersection and the S Gammon/Mid Town Road intersection.

Study links Bucky’s Tuition Promise to higher retention among low-income UW–Madison students

By L. E. Vargas | Sep 15, 2025

A recent long-term study has found that Bucky’s Tuition Promise, a financial aid program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is associated with improved retention rates among lower-income students.

Government events this week in Dane County: Sept. 14-20

By S. D. Curtis | Sep 15, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Dane County this week.

Madison Clerk’s Office launches weeklong voter registration events ahead of 2026 elections

By G. A. Smalls | Sep 15, 2025

The City of Madison Clerk’s Office will mark National Voter Registration Day on September 16 by organizing a week of events focused on voter preparation for the 2026 election cycle.

Students mark Latine heritage with annual march up Bascom Hill

By D. A. Sutherland | Sep 15, 2025

Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison gathered for the annual Latine heritage march up Bascom Hill.

Entertainment event this week in Dane County: Sept. 14-20

By A. M. Evans | Sep 14, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Dane County this week.

Family & kids events this week in Dane County: Sept. 14-20

By M. L. Evans | Sep 14, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Dane County this week.

Dane County home sales during week ending Sept. 6

By G. L. Anderson | Sep 13, 2025

There were 174 reported residential sales in Dane County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

School event this week in Dane County: Sept. 14-20

By M. C. Whitehead | Sep 13, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Dane County this week.

Local Government Meeting today in Dane County

By T. A. Wilkerson | Sep 13, 2025

Dane County Local Government Meeting today.

Madison students receive honors in annual youth writing contest

By D. A. Sutherland | Sep 12, 2025

Three students from the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) were recognized in the 4th Annual WE READ Youth Voices Writing Contest.

Wisconsin DNR invites public comment on updated wildlife action plan

By G. A. Smalls | Sep 12, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced it is inviting public input on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035.

Wisconsin DNR urges hunters not to mistake elk for deer this season

By L. P. Patton | Sep 12, 2025

Hunters in Wisconsin are being urged by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to carefully identify their targets this hunting season, particularly to avoid mistaking elk for white-tailed deer.

Madison Metropolitan School District marks over a century of evolving career technical education