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"We’ve been doing this for fifty years, and we would love to see it continue:" The Monona Community Festival says, unless volunteers step up, this Thursday's July 4th celebration will be their last

Posted July 2, 202400:45:58

Here's your local news for Tuesday, July 2, 2024:

  • We find out why a staple celebration in Monona may have reached its end,
  • Hear why...

"I had a fenced yard and I thought I’d give it a try:" An app that’s been described as 'AirBnb for dog parks' is gaining popularity in Madison

Posted July 1, 202400:47:37

Here's your local news for Monday, July 1, 2024:

  • We find out why some Madisonians are opening up their yards to strangers' dogs,
  • Check...

"We can do better:" Construction on two apartment complexes underway at former Oscar Mayer site, despite advocates' lingering public health concerns

Posted June 27, 202400:49:41

Here's your local news for Thursday, June 27, 2024:

  • We check out Metro Transit's new public outreach program,
  • Attend the groundbreaking...

"There’s no turning away from what’s happening. We are paying for it:" Anti-war demonstrators staged a 'die-in' this evening outside a downtown convention

Posted June 26, 202400:46:33

Here's your local news for Wednesday, June 26, 2024:

  • We get the scoop on an anti-war rally outside Monona Terrace,
  • Find out why critics...

"We know that we are a lifeline for so many:" A coalition of three dozen local food pantries issued a call to action today

Posted June 25, 202400:48:11

Here's your local news for Tuesday, June 25, 2024:

  • We get the details on a call to action from three dozen local food pantries,
  • Hear...