Madison’s April 7 election: What city voters are deciding today and why the alder races matter
Madison WI – Voters are choosing even-numbered Common Council seats on April 7, with ballots, polling places and some local races changing by address.
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Housing Eases for Renters, Election Stakes Rise as Madison Weighs Growth and Policy
Madison, WI – April 3, 2026 – City housing data shows easing rents while election debates, small-business tax relief, and park closures draw attention.
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Transit Funding, Housing Trends and Parks Plan Lead Madison Agenda
Madison, WI – April 2, 2026 – City leaders weigh transit funding, housing data trends, and a spring parks plan as budget talks ramp up.
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Madison Primary, Public Safety Arrests and Park Closures Lead Local Headlines
Madison, WI – April 1, 2026 – Voters head to spring primary polls as police make arrests in teen crash and UW case, and a city dog park stays closed.
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State Street Closure, Health Board Meeting and Housing Debate Lead Madison Agenda
Madison, WI – March 31, 2026 – Utility work closes State Street as housing policy and public health meetings shape the city’s week.
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Housing Equity Talk, State Transport Push and Economic Development Events Lead Madison News
Madison, WI – March 30, 2026 – Housing equity talks, transportation funding debates and a major economic development conference shape the week.
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Economic Development and Real Estate Take Center Stage in Madison This Weekend
Madison, WI – March 29, 2026 – Economic development leaders and real estate experts gather in Madison as housing and growth remain top priorities.
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Budget Moves, Housing Pressure and Transit Funding Lead Madison’s Week
Madison, WI – March 28, 2026 – City leaders weigh housing and transit funding as police, public health and park updates shape a busy week.
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Madison advances public health clinic, transit planning, and capital priorities
Madison, WI – March 27, 2026 – City leaders move ahead on a new south side health clinic, transit oversight, and capital budget planning.
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Madison Budget, Housing and Transit Plans Move Forward
Madison, WI – March 26, 2026 – City leaders advance 2026 budget limits, housing investments and major transportation projects shaping growth.
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Common Council Meets, New Dance Series Begins and Development Reviews Set for Tonight
Madison, WI – March 25, 2026 – The Common Council met Tuesday, a new dance series launches tonight, and development reviews continue this week.
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Madison Weekend Brief: Arrest in Fatal Crash, Campus Investigation, Spring Storms Ahead
Madison, WI – March 22, 2026 – An arrest in a fatal teen crash, a UW dorm investigation, and another round of spring storms lead local headlines.
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Arrest in Teen’s Death, UW Incident and Dog Park Closure Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 21, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, a UW dorm recording case and a dog park closure top this week’s local headlines.
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Arrest in Teen’s Death, Election Day Voting, and Dog Park Closure Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 17, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, today’s spring primary, and a dog park closure top local headlines.
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Arrest in Fatal Teen Crash, UW Investigation, and Storms Ahead: Madison’s Top Headlines
Madison, WI – March 16, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly teen crash, a UW dorm recording case, and storms moving in lead local headlines.
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Arrest in Fatal Crash, UW Dorm Case, Dog Park Closure Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 13, 2026 – Arrest in fatal South Park crash, UW dorm recording case, and Warner dog park closure lead local headlines.
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Arrest in Teen Crash, Primary Results, and Dog Park Closure Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 12, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly teen crash, spring primary fallout, and a dog park closure top local headlines.
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Crash Charges Filed, Spring Storm Watch, and Badgers Tournament Push Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 11, 2026 – Charges in a deadly crash, a late-week snow system, and Badgers postseason play are shaping the week’s biggest local stories.
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Arrest in Fatal Crash, Spring Primary, and Dog Park Closure Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 10, 2026 – An arrest in a teen’s death, spring election updates and a dog park closure top local headlines this week.
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Record Warmth, Arts Lineup and Lottery Results Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 9, 2026 – Record warmth, a packed week of arts events, and fresh lottery results lead today’s local headlines across the capital city.
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Arrest in Fatal Crash, UW Student Case, and Primary Election Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 8, 2026 – An arrest in a deadly crash, a UW dorm recording case and the spring primary are leading local headlines this weekend.
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Arrest in Fatal Crash, Dog Park Closure, and Primary Election Lead Madison Headlines
Madison, WI – March 7, 2026 – A fatal crash arrest, dog park closure, and spring primary election updates lead the week’s top local headlines.