The Madison Common Council will consider a resolution to terminate Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass at its October 20 meeting.The resolution, introduced by Alder Will Ochowicz, would place Common Council Chief of Staff Karen Kapusta-Pofahl in charge of the office until a perma

The Madison Metropolitan School District has appointed Nasif K. Rogers as its new senior executive director of schools and learning.Rogers brings 17 years of experience in education, school leadership and equity-focused systems change. His background includes classroom instruction, instructional c

Madison City Clerk Lydia McComas took over her job in September 2025 with the city under heavy scrutiny from state election officials after nearly 200 absentee ballots were lost during the 2024 election.

Madison police have arrested a 17-year-old driver in connection with a traffic accident that caused the death of Peter Crook of Bear Valley, September 24.

A group chat among Madison alders using the secure messaging app Signal is legal, as long as no Common Council business is discussed, City Attorney Mike Haas said. But a freedom of information advocate said it still raises questions because the app’s disappearing messages function makes it impossibl

Badger Honor Flight will launch its 68th mission on Saturday, October 3, taking off from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to carry 86 Veterans from south-central Wisconsin on a chartered, day-long …

Madison opened its first new library in nearly three decades as the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park fills a longtime gap in library services on the city’s Northeast Side.The new library officially opened Sept. 25 with more than 100 community members attending its grand opening. Located at 1814

Policy changes by the Trump administration are weakening an already struggling workforce that helps care for Wisconsin’s older adults and disabled population.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will formally inaugurate Dr. Thomas Gibson as its 10th chancellor Friday, Sept. 25, as the university marks its 70th anniversary.The inauguration ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Zelazo Center on UWM's campus. The event will bring together UWM faculty, st

Blacks for Political and Social Action of Dane County has asked the Madison Police and Fire Commission to fire the officer who shot and killed Corey Ruiz on July 22, and a hearing Tuesday will determine whether they even have the right to make that case.The hearing is set for 2 pm Tuesday via Zo

Wisconsin families, farmers, manufacturers and small businesses should not be asked to subsidize infrastructure built primarily to serve some of the largest and most profitable companies in the world.

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) celebrated a significant investment in local businesses on Sept. 11, as 40 member businesses received a combined $602,281 in grant funding through the Wisconsin Department of Administration.Two types of grants were awarded. Graduate Grants of up to $2,5

What started as a small community event has continued to grow, drawing attendees from across Wisconsin and beyond while creating a space for people to celebrate Puerto Rican history, music, food and culture.Yussef Morales, the founder of the Puerto Rican Festival of Wisconsin, tells Madison365 t

Nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison have filed official charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the hospital’s parent company, SSM Health, for allegedly violating federal law by refusing to negotiate a contract with the recently established nurses’ union.

Today, Madison police shot a Black man three times at close range while he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Video circulating throughout our community shows him lying dead in the street. Officers then handcuffed him and piled onto his body. We do not yet know his name. Sit with that. Another Black man is […]

An investigation showed rumors of a former dean abusing a student had surfaced for more than a year before he was ultimately arrested.

MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – A multi-state coalition that includes Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an attempt to secure federal emergency funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is utilized by nearly 700,000 Wisconsin residents. The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused funding to […]

FoodShare is entirely funded by the federal government. Now, the Trump Administration has said benefits will end November 1 for about 42 million Americans during the federal government shutdown.

Data from ICE shows that 90% of people the agency arrested had no violent convictions, while 65% had no convictions at all.

If a conservative candidate wins in 2026, the court maintains its 4-3 liberal majority. If a liberal candidate wins, the balance shifts to a 5-2 liberal majority.

The field of Democrats running in 2026 continues to get more crowded. The field of Republicans got thinner before the weekend. 

That leaves two Republicans currently in the running: Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.

The downtown Madison rep is the latest to add her name to a growing mix of potential Democratic nominees.

MADISON, Wis. (CIVIC MEDIA) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he partially approved Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ request for federal aid after early August floods devastated southeastern Wisconsin. In a post on social media, President Trump shared that he had informed U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of his decision to provide $29.8 million in federal […]

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – The nation is dealing with the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA. Turning Point USA was key in expanding voter outreach, including in Wisconsin. Kirk had close ties to federal Republicans.  In September of 2024, he came to the UW-Madison campus to […]

Judge Chris Taylor is running for the seat, and Maria Lazar — her colleague on the Court of Appeals — is "seriously considering" a campaign.

WISCONSIN (CIVIC MEDIA) – Shortly after declaring her candidacy to be Wisconsin’s next lieutenant governor in 2026, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski outlined the values that she brings to the race. Godlewski joined Civic Media’s “Mornings with Pat Kreitlow” to talk through her recent announcement. As several governor-hopefuls have declared their bid for the gubernatorial […]

MILWAUKEE, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – In a display of bipartisanship, Wisconsin’s congressional delegation has endorsed a letter Tuesday urging the federal government to support the state’s FEMA request after severe flooding impacted southeast Wisconsin earlier this month. On Aug. 11, Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after historic rainfall flooded parts of Milwaukee […]

WISCONSIN (CIVIC MEDIA) – Wisconsin senators, representatives, and officials across the state have issued statements reacting to Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that he will not seek a third term. Read Civic Media’s instant coverage of the governor’s announcement. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin: Wisconsin is lucky to have had Tony Evers leading our state. He […]

Lawmakers passed the two-year budget in a late-night session after hours of speeches, framing compromise as imperfect but necessary.

Wisconsin’s top court says the 175-year-old statute doesn’t ban modern abortion

The bipartisan deal includes spending in child care, schools and the Universities of Wisconsin along with tax cuts.

The Madison Fire Department describes “water pouring into the building” at about 8:45 Monday night at the Milwaukee Street store.

MADISON, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – Negotiations between Governor Tony Evers and top Republicans on the state budget have hit a wall, and state officials have issued statements expressing their disappointment with the talks stalling. Last night, key GOP leaders said talks had reached an impasse – despite what they called “good faith negotiations.” Senate Majority […]

Madison firefighters said no one was hurt when a car drove into the Gigi’s Cupcakes at Hilldale Mall Wednesday.

After the November election, staff found 193 ballots that weren’t counted. Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl allegedly waited weeks to tell anyone.

Police say Tuesday night, a woman attacked a Metro bus driver. That driver lost control, and the bus crashed into Asian House restaurant.

A life-threatening heart attack brings the music community together to help Rokker’s family with medical bills and in support of MAMA Cares

Protesters Rallied Against Number Of Policy Changes

The city clerk's office and the mayor's office posted statements on the city website Thursday. Staff from the clerk's office found the first batch of ballots about a week after the election.

Lawmaker Served In Legislature In Two Different Era

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – Hundreds of Madison students walked out of class Friday to protest gun violence in schools.  Two were killed in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Madison’s east side Monday. While it was a private school, the tragedy has impacted the entire community. That includes the students who sit in […]

Victims Were Student, Teacher At School

Shooter Identified As 15-Year-Old Student

Juliana Bennett represents District 2. The 25-year-old is one of the people who accused fellow alder Charles Myadze of harassment.

Authorities Are Asking Public To Avoid Area