CITY NEWS

Dane County law services spike after new state and federal immigration legislation

By Vanessa Gavilan | Apr. 4

Dane County provides many resources for the undocumented immigrant population, but worries over changes in Legislature still persist.

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CITY NEWS

National refugee processing and federal funding cuts leave Madison’s refugee resettlement programs in lurch

By Sreejita Patra | Apr. 3

The Trump administration’s refugee suspension and federal stop work orders leave Madison’s refugee resettlement programs struggling to provide traditional services.

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CITY NEWS

Dane County sees surge in early voting, students lead the charge

By Julia Walkowicz | Mar. 21

The first day of early voting had a record-number of voters, especially centered in the memorial union location. 

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CITY NEWS

Madison is in the top 10 happiest cities in the country. Some residents aren’t fully convinced

By Wanwa Omot | Mar. 20

Madison outranked cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia according to a new study, released March 11. Some University of Wisconsin-Madison students find areas the city can improve. 

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CITY NEWS

Dane County parks receive expansions, improvements ahead of spring

By Vanessa Gavilan | Mar. 17

As temperatures start to climb, here’s all you need to know about Madison’s parks for the upcoming season. 

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CITY NEWS

MPD investigating State Street stabbing, suspect now in custody

By Drew Wesson | Mar. 15

The University of Wisconsin Police Department, Capitol Police and Madison Police Department responded to a stabbing on State Street Saturday afternoon prompting off campus alerts.

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CITY NEWS

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison launches fundraising campaign to meet growing need

By Mackenzie Belletini | Mar. 14

The Ronald McDonald House of Madison launches a new “Room for Comfort” fundraising campaign which partners with local sponsors to cover the costs of an anticipated increase in need for family housing.

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CITY NEWS

Class action lawsuit filed against City of Madison for lost absentee ballots in 2024 election

By Vanessa Gavilan | Mar. 13

Law Forward, a pro-democracy law firm, is seeking $175,000 in damages for each of the voters whose ballots were uncounted in the previous election.  

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CITY NEWS

Downtown apartment fire displaces five, including two UW-Madison students

By Alaina Walsh | Mar. 12

Madison Police Department responded to an apartment fire Monday afternoon that displaced two UW-Madison students as well as three others. 

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CITY NEWS

New 200-bed apartment building proposed near Capitol

By Audrey Lopez-Stane | Mar. 12

Developers look to begin construction at 501 East Washington Ave. by the end of 2025, creating 223 new affordable apartments in downtown Madison.

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CITY NEWS

‘What We Could Lose’ event highlights concerns over changes to Medicaid

By Daniel Frisch | Mar. 11

Wednesday’s event featured speakers like Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who discussed the implications of changes to policies affecting older and disabled residents.

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CITY NEWS

League of Women Voters gun law webinar highlights policy, data to propose changes in gun laws

By Julia Walkowicz | Mar. 10

The League of Women Voters held a Responsible Gun Laws and Policies Webinar Thursday where experts offered insight on gun deaths and legislation in Wisconsin. 

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CITY NEWS

New Dane County Jail to improve infrastructure, mental health services

By Sabriel Murphy and Sreejita Patra | Mar. 6

The construction of a new Dane County Jail facility will address the current building’s crumbling infrastructure, Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said, but its rationale and high costs come with concerns from the community.

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CITY NEWS

Q&A: Why winter biking is feasible in Madison

By Jake Wesson | Mar. 3

The Daily Cardinal sits down with Madison Bikes and the City’s Bicycle Pedestrian Outreach to talk about everything snow and bikes.

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CITY NEWS

Bus crashes into Madison restaurant after passenger assaults driver

By Alaina Walsh | Feb. 27

A Madison Metro bus crashed into a building late Tuesday evening, injuring two passengers.

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CITY NEWS

Madison school board names school after life-long educator Lori Mann Carey

By Vanessa Gavilan | Feb. 26

The board unanimously voted to name the Madison school after Lori Mann Carey, a former MMSD graduate and education advocate.

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CITY NEWS

Yes, Popeyes is coming to State Street

By Ella Hanley | Feb. 24

A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant will open on State Street later this spring.