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"I don’t want to wait another six months. I want to do something now:" Today at the Capitol, a state lawmaker renewed her call to address an epidemic of violence against Black women and girls
Here's your local news for Thursday, May 16, 2024:
- We share an update on the fatal, New Year's Day police pursuit in Monona,
- Attend...
“Somebody referred to it as ‘vape alley’ the other day:" For the next six months, the city of Monona won’t allow any new vape shops to open for business - thanks to a change approved by city leaders last week
Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 15th, 2024:
- We find out why Monona officials have adopted a temporary moratorium on new vape shops,
- Get...
"We’re barely scratching the surface here of the basic items that really need to be done:" Yesterday, Madison finance leaders recommended a move to seek state grant funding for improvements to Breese Stevens Field
Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 14, 2024:
- We find out how city leaders hope to improve Breese Stevens Field,
- Get the details...
“After 34 years, we have been able to successfully identify these remains as Ronnie Joe Kirk:" Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes announced today that forensic scientists have identified 'Chimney Doe'
Here's your local news for Monday, May 13, 2024:
- We share a big update in one of Madison's most infamous cold cases,
- Hear the details...
"We want proper staffing, we want proper respect:" Meriter employees picketed outside their workplace this afternoon - demanding a fair contract for the hospital's lowest paid staff
Here's your local news for Thursday, May 9, 2024:
- We find out why Meriter workers picketed outside their workplace this afternoon,
- Hear...
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