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"It's time to put a little joy back in my life:" Tony Robinson's loved ones celebrated his memory last night by unveiling a new mural in McPike Park

Posted March 7, 2024 • 00:50:39

Here's your local news for Thursday, March 7, 2024:

We attend the unveiling of a new mural honoring Tony Robinson's memory,
Check...

"One vote at a time:" Vice President Kamala Harris visited Madison today - following a decisive Super Tuesday

Posted March 6, 2024 • 00:50:19

Here's your local news for Wednesday, March 6, 2024:

We attend Vice President Kamala Harris' press event in Madison - and hear the community's...

“We don’t currently see an end in sight, but we’re gonna be out here until they pay them:" Local 139 is on their 28th day of striking against a demolition contractor - with help from 'Scabby the Rat'

Posted March 5, 2024 • 00:49:50

Here's your local news for Tuesday, March 5, 2024:

We check in on the Common Council as they continue to look for solutions to the city's...

"Our youth deserve to grow up. They deserve long, long lives:" Last Friday, Madison LGBTQIA+ advocates held a vigil to honor the life of Nex Benedict

Posted March 4, 2024 • 00:49:31

Here's your local news for Monday, March 4, 2024:

We hear from some folks at a Madison vigil honoring Nex Benedict,
Attend the kickoff...

"The intent here is to provide nodes of interest to make the pedestrian and cycling experience along the causeway a compelling one:" City officials are advancing a redesign of Lake Monona's waterfront

Posted February 29, 2024 • 00:49:38

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 29, 2024:

We share an update on the Lake Monona waterfront redesign,
Take a closer...