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Rally demands action on prison overcrowding

2

Elon Musk’s million-dollar payouts could lead to criminal charges

3

Sara Rodriguez’s campaign continues following financial reporting blunder

4

Investigation authorized for Green Bay duplicate ballots

5

UW investigation finds no major infractions for animal rights group

6

Madison's next budget will be a balancing act

7

Incumbent Dane County sheriff faces activist opponent in upcoming primary

8

Hilton Madison workers still waiting for a union contract

9

Wisconsin's marquee conservation program expires

10

Dane County supervisors gear up for 2027 budget season

11

Public health officials urge caution amid heat wave

12

Wisconsin fire departments adapt to decline in volunteers

13

Madison school board adopts cell phone policy

14

Staff unionize at ABC for Health

15

Democratic candidates make their pitch for 76th Assembly District

16

Consumer advocacy group defends data center credit standards

17

For the fourth year, advocates mark the toll of gun violence

18

Wisconsin lawmakers host Juneteenth celebration

19

Independent monitor recommends re-examining death in Madison police custody

20

City pushes Regent redesign forward, leaving bike lanes for other streets

21

Wisconsin Democrats renew push for birth control protections

22

Family calls for Salah Sarsour’s release, citing brutal detention conditions

23

Nearly half of Wisconsin paroles end with re-incarceration

24

Filing deadline culls Wisconsin candidate pool

25

Gubernatorial hopefuls woo union members at labor-focused forum

26

UW-Madison student org defends anti-Ridglan flyers

27

St. Mary’s nurses, supporters host pro-union rally

28

Fitchburg votes to end Flock Safety contract

29

Dane County weighs 18-month data center moratorium

30

Dane Co. Executive Melissa Agard looks to the future in first-ever ‘State of the County’ address

31

Wisconsin child care funding to expire this summer

32

Olbrich Gardens unveils finalized expansion plan

33

Spring election results include late-arriving Madison ballots

34

Internal differences set aside at this weekend’s state GOP convention

35

$1.8B surplus deal dies in the Senate

36

St. Mary’s nurses hold strong, despite union busting

37

Bartillon men's shelter could open later this summer

38

Cap Times management recognizes newsroom union

39

Center for Black Excellence and Culture hosts triumphant grand opening

40

Madison school board grapples with phone restriction policy

41

Abortion pill restrictions on pause, for now

42

Madison's Day Without Immigrants rally draws thousands

43

Ridglan Farms sells 1,500 beagles to animal rescue groups

44

Law Forward appeals anti-competitive gerrymander decision

45

Madison teachers rally for equal pay

46

PSC ruling aims to shield ratepayers from data center energy costs

47

Enrollment data lays the groundwork for MMSD redistricting

48

Accusations swirl, as Madison alders consider reforming police oversight bodies

49

Multicultural fashion show embraces radical self-expression

50

Law enforcement blocks Ridglan Farms operation, leading to injuries and arrests

51

Madison weighs short term safety changes on Park Street

52

Grilling of Wisconsin DPI continues in Assembly hearing

53

“A victim of its own design,” demolition plan moves ahead for Master Hall

54

Wisconsin voters hungry for data center regulation, poll finds

55

UW regents break silence on Rothman's ouster

56

Democratic gubernatorial candidates focus on building a healthier state

57

Wisconsin heads to the polls in a quieter nonpartisan election

58

Efficiency Navigator program accepting new applicants

59

UW System puts money over morals, student activists say

60

Abortion rights are on the ballot this spring, advocates say

61

Thousands join "No Kings" protest in Madison

62

County board in the dark on talks with Coliseum investor

63

Protesters demand removal of UW-Madison Flock cameras

64

School referendums “an avoidable choice,” state Democrats contend

65

Post-AI backlash, Madison's police monitor blames underfunding

66

After long battle, Governor Evers signs Gail's Law

67

Madison’s "sustainability champions” share progress update

68

Despite neighbors’ opposition, Plan Commission backs west side development

69

City seeks public feedback on Odana Hills Golf Course redesign

70

Senator Baldwin demands answers on Trump's "war of choice" in Iran

71

Ahead of population surge, Madison city council weighs structural changes

72

Wisconsin’s childhood vaccination rate continues downward trend

73

Madison, Dane County clerks tout speedier ballot printing process

74

Proposed Regent Street redesign garners mixed responses

75

Madison school board gets progress update on special education plan

76

Governor Evers calls special session to ban partisan gerrymandering

77

Wisconsin school districts sue Legislature over "inadequate funding"

78

Dane County jail consolidation “a tough project,” staff say in progress update

79

Probe of external influences in DOJ a “partisan stunt,” Attorney General Kaul says

80

Responding to ICE fears, MPD rolls out new vehicle and staff markings

81

Monona community celebrates winter, Ho-Chunk history

82

New report touts Dane County Regional Airport's economic impact

83

Governor Evers declares 2026 "Year of the Neighbor"

84

Vos, LeMahieu close ranks on tax relief package

85

Fundraiser attracts crowds of supporters after ICE detains Madison restaurant owner

86

Protesters, state Democrats join data center day of action

87

Lawsuit challenging race-conscious financial aid heads to oral argument

88

2026 State of the Tribes Address spotlights education, health care funding

89

Madison tests election equipment ahead of spring primary

90

Plans for harm reduction clinic placed on indefinite pause

91

Wisconsin Republicans want to cut cryptocurrency red tape

92

Wisconsin Democrats renew call for legalized marijuana

93

Madison protests in solidarity with the Iranian people

94

State environmental policymakers back stricter standards for PFAS in drinking water

95

MMSD commissions study to examine teacher salary disparities

96

DeForest moves to re-fluoridate water system

97

Madison protests second ICE-related killing in Minneapolis

98

Madison celebrates four new affordable homes, with more on the way

99

Dane County judge dismisses lawsuit against local animal rights group

100

ICE activity could soon spike in Wisconsin, Rep. Pocan warns

101

Debate continues on proposed harm reduction drop-in center

102

Madison students stage walkout to protest ICE shooting

103

Madison alders to weigh 12-month data center moratorium

104

Hundreds join Madison vigil for Renee Nicole Good

105

City weighs WisDOT proposal to expand the beltline

106

DeForest data center petition hits snag

107

MMSD receives $1.9 million federal grant to train school psychologists

108

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns

109

Madison's interim police monitor hits the ground running

110

City staff highlight strategies to improve lake health

111

Law Forward's fair maps lawsuit unlikely to be resolved before midterms

112

Harm reduction clinic would overburden far east side, alder Sabrina Madison says

113

Bill package aims to bolster Wisconsin's agricultural industry

114

Environmental law firm sues PSC for data center energy use records

115

Wisconsin Democrats renew call for paid medical and family leave

116

Verona food pantry receives helping hand from Rep. Mark Pocan

117

Madison set to expand Building Energy Savings Program in 2026

118

Why are Wisconsin Supreme Court elections so expensive?

119

City finance staff project $10.6 million surplus in 2025 budget

120

Madison area Starbucks employees join Black Friday picket line

121

Madison teachers speak out against salary compression

122

Speaker Vos continues to block Medicaid extension for Wisconsin moms

123

Congress searching for compromise on ACA tax credits, Senator Baldwin says

124

QTS Data Centers announces research partnership with UW-Madison

125

Wisconsin lawmakers fast-track bill to legalize online sports betting

126

Madison’s interim independent police monitor to be announced soon

127

The fight for affordable health care isn't over, Senator Baldwin says

128

Madison alders debate police oversight funding ahead of budget vote

129

Verona Common Council votes against Flock camera contract extension

130

MMSD raises awareness about student homelessness

131

Dane County supervisors approve much-debated 2026 budget

132

“Scam PAC” fundraiser still making millions from Republican campaigns

133

State Superintendent Underly joins hearing on teacher sexual misconduct

134

Local food pantries feel the pressure of SNAP stoppage

135

RSVP of Dane County grapples with funding uncertainty

136

Madison alders back street reconstruction project despite cost to residents

137

Department of Corrections clears first hurdle for reorganization

138

Wisconsin Dems Draw Attention to Upcoming Spike in Health Insurance Costs

139

GOP lawmakers grill education officials on misconduct, grooming investigations

140

Controversial antisemitism bill debated in public hearing

141

Dane County supervisors face strong opposition to budget cuts

142

Madisonians show up in force for "No Kings" rally

143

Government shutdown a blow to Wisconsin workers, DWD leadership warns

144

GHC members side with employees, support unionization

145

State Senate holds first floor session since July

146

Wisconsin Representatives advocate for the rights of nature on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

147

John Nolen Drive reconstruction kicks off Monday

148

Amid shutdown, Wisconsin Dems emphasize a wobbling health care system

149

Law Forward, Russ Feingold weigh in on federal campaign finance lawsuit

150

Local officials celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

151

Dane County’s 2026 executive budget seeks to bridge $31 million gap

152

Wisconsin Democrats seek to lift abortion restrictions

153

Madison education leaders vote to raise their own pay

154

Madison Area Practices Being Car-free

155

Madison community rallies around Dairy Drive residents

156

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany joins governor's race

157

Assembly Republicans announce affordable housing agenda

158

Mayor Rhodes-Conway previews 2026 Operating Budget proposal

159

Representative Francesca Hong joins Democratic primary for governor

160

Fiber artists and farmers build community at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

161

Employee health coverage under scrutiny as Dane County faces deficit

162

Proposed county budget cuts could hit public health, human services

163

Wisconsin Democrats introduce “Kids First” package

164

Widely-used insecticide harms pollinators, experts say

165

Assembly Republicans unveil education agenda

166

Social Security protesters call out repercussions of funding cuts

167

State Democrats are lockstep in repealing Walker-era labor laws

168

Madison alders back last-ditch effort to save Dairy Drive campground

169

Mayor Rhodes-Conway unveils 2026 Capital Budget proposal

170

Metro Transit’s “Learn & Ride” event seeks to demystify BRT

171

Madison's Plan Commission unanimously backs tree protection ordinance

172

Wisconsin Farmers Union sounds the alarm on USDA “reorganization” plan

173

Demonstrators outside governor’s mansion demand action on prison reform

174

Trump-ordered refiring of Michigan coal plant comes at a cost for Wisconsinites

175

Wisconsin Democrats propose back-to-school sales tax holiday

176

Senator Tammy Baldwin fights to maintain federal education funding

177

Madison City Clerk must change election processes, state officials order

178

City transportation leaders weigh traffic safety measures on Willy Street

179

Construction breaks ground on Triangle housing redevelopment

180

Madison school board debates raises and benefits

181

Fake Bakery fosters creativity at Madison Public Library

182

Dane County reschedules outdoor warning siren test after yesterday’s failure

183

Madison alders approve new crisis prevention priorities

184

State health officials urge Wisconsinites to get vaccinated

185

Madison leaders to consider stronger tree protections

186

Common Cause weighs in on national “gerrymandering wildfire”

187

Madison's CARES hits 10,000 call milestone

188

ACLU of Wisconsin raises alarm on ICE detention in county jails

189

Wisconsin lawmaker renews push to address violence against Black women

190

Governor Tony Evers not seeking re-election in 2026

191

Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation to lower household costs

192

"20 is Plenty" officially launches in Madison

193

Former Madison clerk broke election laws, Wisconsin Elections Commission finds

194

Wisconsin Republicans spend millions on legal battles with the governor

195

Madison alders exempt first phase of LakeWay project from referendum

196

Three finalists in the running for Madison Police Chief

197

'Mother and Child' sculpture unveiled on Madison's east side

198

UW Board of Regents unanimously approves tuition increase

199

Housing package advances to full city council

200

Public weighs in on long-delayed parole program

201

State budget gets mixed reviews from child care advocates

202

Governor Evers signs next state budget

203

Wisconsin Senate battles over UW System budget

204

Wisconsin lawmakers make progress on state budget

205

Madison Queer Liberation March brings politics back to Pride

206

City budget engagement session centers affordable, safe housing

207

Housing development near Beltline clears first hurdle

208

State Supreme Court upholds Wisconsin's Spills Law

209

Republicans pass unfunded bills to avoid the governor’s partial veto

210

State, local electeds celebrate Juneteenth

211

Multi-scene hazmat investigation continues in Madison

212

State Supreme Court sides with AG Kaul in separation of powers lawsuit

213

Madison joins nationwide "No Kings" protests

214

Madison officials answer budget questions at a tense public meeting

215

Housing package seeks to expand options in Madison

216

ACLU of Wisconsin backs lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s congressional maps

217

Federal budget bill targets Planned Parenthood

218

Governor Evers, GOP leaders reach impasse on state budget

219

Madison blues venue loses alcohol license

220

State Democrats reintroduce gun regulations in “Safe Summer” package

221

Meriter nurses celebrate new contract, end strike

222

Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus introduces 2025 Equality Agenda

223

City staff explain local impacts of federal grant freezes, federal budget bill

224

Meriter Nurses Begin Strike

225

Veterans for Peace host annual Memorial Day rally

226

State Democrats introduce child care funding bill

227

Madison property values recovering from pandemic, new city report finds

228

Advocates renew call for gun violence prevention

229

Madison Public Library celebrates 150 years of service

230

Resolution urging lower voting age heads to the county board

231

Labor activity continues at GHC, Meriter

232

Child care providers demand restoration of state funding

233

"We are living in new territory," immigration attorneys say on second Trump presidency

234

Assembly committee hearing devolves into chaos

235

Wisconsin lawmakers gear up for state budget process

236

Mother Fool’s crash renews calls for action

237

Hundreds join "Day Without Immigrants" rally in Madison

238

It's May Day! May Day!

239

City leaders to consider harsher penalty for attacks on bus drivers

240

Lapses in training and communication to blame for uncounted ballots, city report finds

241

Protesters speak out against Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest

242

Student homelessness hits a record high, new report finds

243

Social Security Administration grapples with policy change, staffing cuts

244

New statewide coalition works to spread climate change awareness

245

Governor Evers' 400-year school funding boost stands, court decides

246

Academic unions rally against Trump, demand action from UW-Madison leaders

247

House Republicans advance bill overhauling voter registration

248

Protesters stage Tax Day sit-in at the state Capitol

249

Wisconsin Democrats want to overturn "Citizens United"

250

Incumbent alder John Guequierre retains seat following recount

251

Dane County farm-to-school programs at risk after federal funding cuts

252

Wisconsin nonprofits grapple with yet more federal funding cuts

253

Madison joins nationwide "Hands Off!" protest against Trump administration

254

Metro Transit’s general manager to leave this spring

255

All eyes on Wisconsin as voters elect Susan Crawford

256

City council races flooded with real estate cash

257

Advocates push for prison reform as lawmakers begin budget talks

258

Madison's new legislative lobbyist talks strategy

259

Madison leaders declare March 31st Trans Day of Visibility

260

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 20

261

Train advocates support state funding for passenger rail

262

Staggered alder elections begin this April

263

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 17

264

Children's Museum; Public Libraries supported by agency to be dismantled

265

Early voting numbers in Madison set new record

266

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 19

267

Trump's tariffs chaos brings down dairy prices

268

What’s with the referendum on the April 1st ballot?

269

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 16

270

New children's book celebrates Vel Phillips' legacy

271

Madison city clerk placed on leave ahead of spring election

272

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 13

273

UW-Madison students stage walk-out in support of Mahmoud Khalil

274

Madison mourns Tony Robinson Jr., ten years later

275

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 14

276

Madison voters seek compensation for uncounted November ballots

277

UW-Madison leadership urges drop in grad school admissions

278

“Real ID” enforcement kicks off this spring

279

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 15

280

GOP bill would force Wisconsin counties to comply with ICE

281

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 7

282

Senator Tammy Baldwin sounds alarm on Republican budget bill

283

Madison voices shed light on federal government's scope

284

Federal funding freeze impacts local climate projects

285

Downtown rally commemorates third anniversary of war in Ukraine

286

"We have the right to work in a safe environment"

287

Sleepy primary paves the way for high stakes Election Day

288

Governor Evers proposes sweeping prison reform plan

289

"Not My President's Day" protest comes to Madison

290

Proposed Madison charter awaits school board approval

291

Reach Dane Head Start grapples with federal funding uncertainty

292

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 5

293

Madison Landmarks Commission green lights change to demolitions code

294

Dane County’s pick for Human Services director declines job

295

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 4

296

City planners make strides on long-awaited, downtown development

297

Protesters reject Musk, Project 2025, and Trump actions

298

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 2

299

President Trump's tariff plan could mean trouble for dairy industry

300

Madison Bike Book Club hosts traffic planning conversations

301

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 18

302

Madison's CARES program expanding to Sun Prairie

303

Former U.S. Capitol officer visits Wisconsin, condemns January 6 pardons

304

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 12

305

Local lawmakers hear school safety concerns

306

City attorney seeks council's approval to join future environmental lawsuits

307

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 9

308

Governor Evers declares 2025 "The Year of the Kid"

309

St. Vinny's faces eight workplace safety citations

310

Wisconsin's minimum wage lags behind neighbors

311

Wisconsin now a "low tax state," new report finds

312

Meet the Candidates: Madison Common Council District 10

313

Milwaukee alder raises alarm about expansion of an ICE detention facility

314

Police Chief Shon Barnes gives last stats, weeks before move to Seattle

315

Water activists protest new Enbridge permits

316

Study links leaded gas at Morey Airfield to groundwater contamination

317

Madison finance leaders green-light ice arena deal

318

Outgoing Police Chief Shon Barnes recommends interim successor

319

Parties clash on top issues as budget season kicks off

320

Radio Chipstone Presents: 1,000 Hearts

321

Stu Levitan Presents: Madison in the Seventies

322

Justice and accountability for Kevin Price

323

ALCS shooting reignites focus on school safety

324

Madison gathers in community to mourn shooting victims

325

Mayor calls for privacy of ALCS shooting victims

326

3 dead, at least 6 injured after school shooting Monday morning

327

UW System spends millions on consultants

328

City council censures alder Charles Myadze

329

Wisconsin air suffering from out-of-state pollution, DNR report finds

330

Madison lowers residential speed limit

331

UW Police arrest 19 protesters at Board of Regents meeting

332

Construction to begin this winter on long-awaited state trail project

333

Dane County judge restores collective bargaining power for public employees

334

Wisconsin's top Democrat joins race to lead the DNC

335

Landmark bookstore in downtown Madison to close next year

336

City ethics board delays hearing on complaint against police oversight leader

337

Resolution considers future of Madison ice arenas

338

Interfaith leaders hold vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance

339

Madison Police Department releases report on body camera pilot program

340

State Street pedestrian mall popular, report finds, but with "near daily vehicle strikes"

341

Madison alder Charles Myadze fields more accusations

342

State Law Interferes with Crane Deterence