Fitchburg City Council Votes Against Renewal of Flock Surveillance Contract due to Economic Concerns
In a recent development, the Fitchburg City Council has decided not to renew the contract for the Flock camera at the recycling center. The decision was primarily based on an economic argument. The city has not been issuing enough citations, and the amounts of these citations are not high enough to cover the cost of...
Never Visit ‘Sushi Lover’: A Warning for Those Who Asked
A former employee of Sushi Lover, a restaurant located at West Towne Mall, has recently shared their shocking experience working at the establishment. The individual, who worked there for two months, detailed a litany of health code violations and questionable management practices in a post on social media.
Severe Damage Caused by Crash into Sun Prairie Elementary School, According to Police
A severe accident occurred recently that resulted in significant damage to a Sun Prairie elementary school, according to local police. The incident, which was reported on WMTV15 News, involved a vehicle crashing into the school building. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, but early reports...
Black Business Hub In Wisconsin Nurtures Black Entrepreneurship
Urban League of South Madison leaders recognize the need for economic justice and equity. For entrepreneur Daijah Wade, the Madison, Wisconsin, Black Business Hub (BBH) didn’t just provide an office; it furnished a future. Wade ran The Walking Jerk, a Caribbean plant-based to-go restaurant, strictly as a...
One man’s walk through a Madison neighborhood during the pandemic leads to … playing...
The idea was hatched one day while Ken Psyck was walking past Hamilton Middle School close to his Midvale Heights neighborhood on Madison's Near West Side where the streets are named for many of Wisconsin's 72 counties. Marathon Drive. Walworth Court. Bayfield Terrace. Lafayette Drive. Green Lake Pass. Door Drive....
Slender Man attacker won’t fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home
Morgan Geyser, who was released from a mental institution after nearly killing a classmate in the name of Slender Man, has agreed not to contest her extradition from Illinois to Wisconsin, where she could face new charges and have her release revoked.
Questions raised after Payton Leutner’s family wasn’t notified of Geyser escape
MADISON – Officials are calling into question the process of notifying victims of individuals overseen by the Department of Health Services after the family of Payton Leutner was not notified of Morgan Geyser's escape on Nov. 22. In a Nov. 24 news conference, the Waukesha County District Attorney's office said the...
As hunger concerns linger, Wisconsin after-school programs host food pantry sites
The Elver Park Neighborhood Center on the far southwest side of Madison has long been a familiar and welcome source of help for Joeniece Jackson and her four children. Her oldest, now 14, attended the center’s after-school programs from an early age, as have her other three kids. And Joeniece says she’s enjoyed...
Dane County nonprofit continues to support food pantries under a new name
A Dane County nonprofit that’s raised thousands for food pantries by turning old sweaters into mittens is reinventing itself after supply shortages forced a need for change.
Madison, WI Residents: Your Future Dogs Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around madison..
