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Madison delegation visits Japan's Obihiro to strengthen sister city ties

By Madison Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

A delegation from Madison, Wisconsin is set to visit Obihiro, Japan next week to reinforce the sister city relationship between the two cities.

Concerts on the Rooftop moved indoors due to weather forecast

By Madison Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

Due to anticipated storms, the Concerts on the Rooftop event scheduled for Thursday, June 26, will now take place indoors at Monona Terrace's exhibition hall.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dane County in week ending June 21

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Dane County in week ending June 21?

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

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

2025 Recyclopedia booklets available in print and online

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

Printed copies of the 2025 Recyclopedia are now available to the public.

Madison Parks Division hosts open house for new park plan

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

The City of Madison Parks Division is set to present the draft 2025-2030 Park & Open Space Plan at an open house event.

Cases for Smiles seeks volunteers to create personalized pillows at children's hospital

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

A volunteer initiative known as Cases for Smiles is working to bring joy to patients at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

UW professor honored for contribution to at-home cancer testing

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

James Dahlberg, a professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been recognized with the American Innovator Award by the Bayh-Dole Coalition.

Appointment location guide offers assistance

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

Do you know where you are going for your next appointment?

Madison College collaborates on EMS manikin clothing project

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

Madison College's EMS program has found a creative solution to enhance the realism of its training simulations.

Metro Transit introduces new contactless payment options for bus fares

By Madison Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

Metro Transit has introduced a new payment option for bus riders, allowing the use of contactless Mastercard or Visa credit cards and mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay to pay adult rate fares.

Changemaker program invites high school students for free college credit

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

Madison College is offering a new opportunity for high school juniors and seniors in the Madison Metropolitan School District with its Changemaker Leadership Program.

School board discusses strategic goals and approves budgets

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

The recent Board of Education meeting covered several important topics and decisions affecting the district.

Madison warns residents about urban flash flooding risk amid heavy storms

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

The City of Madison is anticipating multiple brief but intense storm events over the next few days, which could lead to urban flash flooding on roadways.

Over 80 MMSD students earn Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

More than 80 students from the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) have been awarded the Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy.

Highland Avenue project enters new phase with road closures

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

Beginning on Monday, June 30, at 5:00 am, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) will initiate Stage 2 of the Highland Avenue project.

Annual Fore Friends Golf Outing supports Madison's public recreation programs

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

The Friends of MSCR are set to host their 21st Annual Fore Friends Golf Outing on Wednesday, July 23, at The Oaks Golf Course.

University of Wisconsin-Madison highlights statewide impact through new database

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has released its latest report from the Wisconsin Idea Database, which highlights the university's impact across all 72 counties in the state.

Changemaker Leadership Program offers free college credits for high school students

By Madison Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

Madison College is offering high school juniors and seniors in the Madison Metropolitan School District an opportunity to participate in the Changemaker Leadership Program.