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"A protest is not a protest if it does not disrupt:" A student organization at UW-Madison is on interim suspension while the university investigates alleged policy violations at the Gaza solidarity encampment

Posted May 23, 2024 • 00:46:39

Here's your local news for Thursday, May 23, 2024:

We find out why a UW-Madison student organization is on interim suspension,
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“We’ve had people working since 8:30 last night:" Recovery is underway after last night's powerful thunderstorms

Posted May 22, 2024 • 00:49:01

Here's your local news for Wednesday, May 22, 2024:

We get the details on last night's storm - and Madison's road to recovery,
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“It’s understanding the community’s values and what they would like to see - and then ultimately trying to put the best plan forward that we can:" City planners hosted an open house yesterday on the draft West Area Plan

Posted May 21, 2024 • 00:45:47

Here's your local news for Tuesday, May 21, 2024:

We attend an open house on the revised draft West Area Plan,
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"It's just a preview for people to see what's coming:" Madison Metro Transit has started testing new tracking software in 12 of their buses

Posted May 20, 2024 • 00:45:33

Here's your local news for Monday, May 20, 2024:

We find out why experts are calling for more avian flu testing,
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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

Posted May 16, 2024 • 00:45:26

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,
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