NEWS
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Carolyn Fath Ashby
A rotten semester
Jefferson Middle School will finish the year with an interim principal after a semester marked by several violent incidents. A whistleblower is also being investigated for leaking student information and sending hundreds of anonymous emails. Read more
Dylan Brogan
Last dance
Visions Night Club on East Wash closed its doors on Jan. 1 and isn’t expected to reopen. Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports on the strip club’s very last night. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
Amy Stocklein
Don’t overthink it
Want some advice on how to be a sensitive ally to people of color? Sabrina “Heymiss Progress” Madison offers a class for white women. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
Narayan Mahon
Onward and upward
The Henry Vilas Zoo has been embroiled in conflict since its disputes with its fundraising partner became public in March. The two entities have now severed all ties and the zoo is moving on. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
Brent Nicastro
The Dangle's Last Night
This week’s coverage of Visions Night Club led to us discovering this gem from the archive. In 1982, Rob Clark covered the last of The Dangle, the oldest strip club in downtown Madison at the time. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
David Michael Miller
Power grab
A frequent topic of conversation for members of the Hoan Group is the generational transfer of power. Read more
Jan 16, 2020
The fight for safe drinking water
The science is crystal clear: PFAS are a threat to human health. But are city officials listening as they deal with contamination in Madison’s water supply? Read more
Jan 9, 2020
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Michael Kienitz
Oddballs and swampers
Festge Park is an example of how volunteer labor from “oddballs” can restore an area to its natural state. Read more
Jan 9, 2020
5:00 AM
Carolyn Fath Ashby
Sharon Corrigan tackled the hard issues
Under Sharon Corrigan’s leadership, the Dane County Board of Supervisors saw more women supervisors and a greater level of cooperation. She is stepping down to move back to Illinois. Read more
Jan 9, 2020
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
Crazy little thing called parking
When will Madison street parkers be able to pay via smartphone app for every city parking spot? Read more
Jan 9, 2020
5:00 AM
Kori Feener
Found in translation
Nkaujnou Vang-Vue is the MMSD’s first Hmong American principal. She oversees a special Hmong-English bilingual program at Lake View elementary. Read more
Jan 9, 2020
5:00 AM
David Michael Miller
The tax on water
PILOT is a little-known tax the city of Madison charges some city agencies in exchange for municipal services. Do taxpayers end up footing the bill? Read more
Jan 9, 2020
5:00 AM
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A rotten semester
Jefferson Middle School will finish the year with an interim principal after a semester marked by several violent incidents. A whistleblower is also being investigated for leaking student information and sending hundreds of anonymous emails. Read more
A perfect day for a barleywine
Beers rarely seen outside of brewery taprooms and big beers perfect for a snowy winter day were highlights at the 2020 Isthmus Beer and Cheese Festival. Read more
A noon nosh for less
Feel better about eating out at lunch by ordering a special. Even downtown restaurants have deals. Read more
What this moderate believes
Populism on the right or left does not appeal to me. I might no longer qualify as a liberal. I’m a moderate. Read more
Evers’ chance at redemption
Tony Evers made a mistake when appointing a career utility lawyer to be the PSC chair. He should do better this time. Read more
