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City of Janesville voting precinct sees fivefold increase in early in-person voting
Hello, Rock County! Here are your top Friday headlines: Janesville voters are hitting early in-person voting hard. The Janesville City Clerk's office has seen a five-fold increase in early in-person voting after City Hall opened its early voting precinct on Tuesday, an uptick that comes alongside another new trend — continuous poll observation. A fire destroys a machine shed on West Stone Farm Road in the town of Fulton . No one got hurt, but officials are investigating. At Forward Janesville's annual dinner, talk turned to the city's story, with a guest speaker telling attendees that their story could be the next one in the future of the city of Janesville. The city of Milton is trying to juggle a cost of living increase for its employees in its 2027 city budget, but it's contenting with a nearly 13% projected insurance cost increase. Do you have a story you'd like the Gazette to follow? Let us know with an email to The Gazette's City Editor, Neil Johnson at neil@gazettextra.com!
isthmus.com
City council fires Madison’s independent police monitor, draws shouts of ‘shame’
Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass answers questions during an all-night city council meeting Oct. 20. Elsa Ruiz delivered a personal appeal to city council members Tuesday night as they considered a controversial vote to terminate an extended contract with interim independent police monitor Aeiramique Glass. “First and foremost, I...
GazetteXtra
Forward Janesville's annual dinner focused on how stories can change a community
JANESVILLE — From a Janesville-manufactured pen used to sign documents that marked the end of World War II, to a Titanic survivor who went on to open a Chinese restaurant, the city’s history is filled with stories of people who came here to build something of their own. This was the message at Forward Janesville’s annual dinner Thursday. Keynote speaker Zach Atherton asked business and community leaders to consider how the stories they tell can help shape Janesville’s future. Atherton, a marketing expert, storyteller and founder of ImprovBroadway. He shared how businesses and organizations can use storytelling to communicate not only what they do, but why it matters. Shar Hermanson, the CEO of Forward Janesville, said she reached out to Atherton to be the speaker because as a marketer, she understands the power of telling people’s stories. “I learned the more that we could really find out about the stories of the businesses in Janesville and tell them, the more we can really build this big sense of community,” she said. Atherton said his main goal for tonight was to inspire people to want to tell their stories. He said it is stories that make up the greater fabric of
wmtv15news.com
FEMA approves nearly $1 million following April storm damage for Orfordville Fire, Janesville School District
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval of nearly $1 million in funding for public assistance projects to support recovery efforts following April’s flooding. The agency said more than $645,000 will go toward the Janesville School District for emergency protective measures taken during April’s...
wisconsinrightnow.com
After All-Night Meeting, Madison Council Fires Police Monitor Who Said City Rules Didn’t Apply
Glass also told alders she would not apply in a competitive process but was open to being appointed to the permanent job directly. The Madison Common Council fired Interim Independent Police Monitor Aeiramique Glass early Wednesday morning, voting 14-6 to end her appointment effective immediately after a meeting that ran more than 12 hours.
captimes.com
Madison school district will rebuild two schools rather than renovate
The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. The Madison school district will rebuild two more elementary schools rather than proceed with renovations as the district initially proposed for its 2024 facilities referendum.
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McShane Construction Company completes 76-unit affordable-housing community in Madison
McShane Construction Company completed Kelly Station, a 76-unit affordable housing community for client Volker Development. Located at 2462 E. Washington Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin, Kelly Station is a five-story podium-style building with four floors of apartment residences atop an above-grade precast parking garage. The exterior design features masonry at the ground level, complemented by a combination of Hardie plank and lap siding across the upper four stories.
seehafernews.com
More Time Being Taken Before Madison Elementary School Property Decision
The City of Manitowoc is taking more time to decide what happens to the Madison Elementary School property. On Monday, the Manitowoc Committee of the Whole went into a closed session to discuss two redevelopment proposals for the school and Lakeview Park. The committee came out of closed session and...
wmtv15news.com
Middleton-Cross Plains voters weigh school referendum as district faces nearly $25M in potential cuts
MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS, Wis. (WMTV) - Voters in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew millions of dollars in operational funding, a decision district leaders say could have significant consequences for school programs, staffing and local property taxes. The district is asking voters to approve...
Daily Cardinal
No Kings Protest draws thousands to Madison’s downtown
Protestors marched a mile down Madison’s streets for the city’s No Kings Protest Oct. 17, highlighting passions for democracy and hope for the future. The protest began at James Madison Park and traveled to the Madison Municipal Building, featuring bands and advocates encouraging people to vote in the upcoming November midterm election.
Daily Cardinal
State restrictions leave Madison facing growing budget gap, mayor says
Madison’s proposed 2027 operating budget would increase by 5.5% from 2026, but Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway told The Daily Cardinal state-imposed restrictions on local revenue and expenditures will continue to limit the city’s ability to fund services and address long-term budget pressures. The proposed budget requests $477.5 million, up...
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City of Watertown and IAFF Local 877 reach new labor agreement
The City of Watertown and Watertown Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 877, have reached a new collective bargaining agreement for 2027–2028, reflecting a commitment to the health, safety and long-term well-being of Watertown’s fire and EMS workforce. Firefighters face elevated occupational risks. Recognizing these risks, the agreement strengthens preventive...