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Dylan Brogan
“This is not a riot, this is a revolution”
Several alders say police tactics against protesters were “a gross and unnecessary display of force.” Organizers of the local protest against the killing of George Floyd call out “Madison liberalism.” Read more
Dylan Brogan
Who is to blame?
Many in Madison want to blame others for a day of peaceful protest descending a night of rioting and looting. Staff writer Dylan Brogan reports on what police and eyewitnesses say about the first hour of destruction. Read more
May 31, 2020
Judith Davidoff
Madison mayor condemns looting, but urges focus on systemic racism
“Our community is wounded,” said Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. “People are hurting. Businesses are harmed. We must work to heal but I need everyone to understand that papering over the problems of racism and injustice does not bring healing." Read more
May 31, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Peaceful protest, then pepper spray
Organizers of the protest against the police killing of George Floyd demanded justice. After most demonstrators left, chaos erupted on State Street. Read more
May 30, 2020
Amy Stocklein
The nature of things
For many, the focus of recent months has been on surviving the moment. But the virus and resulting destruction have also created an opportunity for contemplating our damaged planet. Read more
May 25, 2020
Dylan Brogan
Brave new world
Dane County and Madison is moving into phase one of its “Forward Dane” plan to reopen the economy on May 26. Read more
May 22, 2020
Sign me up!
Curbside pickup appointments at Madison Public Library are going fast. What’s next? CSA-style book requests, drop boxes opening, and more scenario planning. Read more
May 18, 2020
A tale of two counties
On the Dane County side of the Wisconsin River, “Safer at Home” is still in place. On the Sauk County side, public health officials have only issued voluntary guidelines for businesses to follow. Read more
May 15, 2020
12:09 PM
Andy Shapiro
And then there were two
It’s called “wild fostering.” The Dane County Humane Society Wildlife Center released a young owl in a wooded area where Ollie, another young owl, and his family, have been roosting. The hope is that the adult owls would also provide for the orphan. Read more
May 14, 2020
9:05 AM
Dylan Brogan
Staying alive
Recovery from an economic crisis is not a linear process. This series will follow three small businesses in Madison as they cope with the fallout from COVID-19. Read more
May 13, 2020
4:15 PM
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
We’ll do it our way
If the Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down “Safer at Home,” Dane County might independently mandate measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read more
May 12, 2020
5:16 PM
Brett Stepanik
Not so freewheeling
Customers can still shop for bikes and get their own serviced, but operations have changed since COVID-19. Read more
May 9, 2020
5:00 AM
Reduce, reuse … disinfect?
The pandemic created the perfect storm for spring cleaning, as those stuck at home had plenty of time to clean, but nowhere to donate with the thrift stores closed. That’s changing. Here’s a roundup of donation sites. Read more
May 7, 2020
2:15 PM
Trending
There will be a short quiz
Some area breweries are looking to their customers for answers as to how to reopen in a way that will keep everyone safe, at ease and happy. Read more
Opening...soonish
Open a new restaurant during the COVID-19 crisis? Sometimes there’s no other choice. Read more
A tale of two counties
On the Dane County side of the Wisconsin River, “Safer at Home” is still in place. On the Sauk County side, public health officials have only issued voluntary guidelines for businesses to follow. Read more
We’ll do it our way
If the Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down “Safer at Home,” Dane County might independently mandate measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Open for takeout!
This is our ongoing list of area restaurants continuing to serve food and drink via takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup – and their various special procedures. We've just done a big tidy-up of the list and will continue to update! Read more
