Madison Reporter

The City of Madison's Planning Division is reaching out to residents in the Southwest and Southeast areas through a community survey.

Madison allocates nearly $950K for older adult service grants

The City of Madison Common Council has approved nearly $950,000 in grants to support 13 community agencies that provide services to older adults.

MMSD Planetarium offers Valentine's Day programs under the stars

The MMSD Planetarium, located at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, is set to offer a unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day this February with two special programs: Romance Under the Stars and Enchantment Under the Stars.

Metro announces adjusted schedules for January 20 holiday

Metro will adjust its service schedule on Monday, January 20, due to the holiday.

City of Madison approves plan for non-profit takeover of ice arenas

The City of Madison has approved an agreement to transfer ownership of the Hartmeyer Ice Arena from Madison Ice, Inc. to the newly-formed East Madison Ice Collective (EMIC).

Madison College's Jimmy Cheffen focuses on community impact initiatives

Dr. Jimmy Cheffen serves as the Community Impact Manager at Madison College within the Division of Culture and Climate.

Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?

These former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

There were 772 students enrolled in Wisconsin Heights School District schools in 2023-24 school year

There were 772 students enrolled in Wisconsin Heights School District in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Board discusses special education updates and open enrollment policies

The Board of Education held a meeting on January 13, 2025, with several key topics addressed.

Sun Prairie leaders emphasize community effort in promoting gun safety

As the Superintendent of Sun Prairie Schools and the City Administrator of Sun Prairie, Brad Saron and Aaron Oppenheimer have jointly expressed their commitment to gun safety in a recent letter to the community.

Madison progresses with State Street mixed-use construction

The City of Madison has moved into the second phase of its State Street Campus Garage Mixed-Use Project.

University announces recipients for 2025 distinguished teaching awards

Twelve faculty members have been selected to receive the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Awards, an accolade established in 1953 to honor outstanding educators at the university.

MMSD begins work on school facility updates under 2024 referendum

Early efforts for the Madison Metropolitan School District’s (MMSD) 2024 facilities referendum have commenced, as discussed at a recent operations work group meeting of the Board of Education.

Which former Madison Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17?

This former Madison Reporter area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17.

How many students were enrolled in Madison Metropolitan School District in 2023-24 school year?

For the 2023-24 school year, Madison Metropolitan School District reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 10 more students being enrolled.

Stoughton Hospital honored with two prestigious awards by Press Ganey

Stoughton Hospital has been recognized with the 2024 Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award and the Pinnacle of Excellence Award by Press Ganey.

Nursing student Jake Griebe receives $2,000 scholarship from Celebrate a Nurse initiative

Jake Griebe, a nursing student at Madison College's Reedsburg campus, has been awarded the $2,000 Celebrate a Nurse Scholarship.

School district explains reasons behind recent tax levy increase

The school district's tax levy has increased by 12.6% this year, raising questions among residents about the reasons behind the rise and the expected impact from a recent referendum.

Madison Public Library offers free native Wisconsin plant seeds

Madison Public Library is once again offering free native Wisconsin plant seeds, available from January 13.

City-county honors Charles Tubbs & Sheray Wallace with MLK Humanitarian Awards