Madison activists criticized the city’s handling of Sunday’s hit-and-run near Wando’s that left one person injured. Photo: Madison Police Department, public domain. Listen to the audio version of this piece here, originally aired on 6/22/20. Author: Sam Buisman Tensions …

In the video, the Mayor expresses her gratitude for the efforts of the MPD and shares in their frustrations over protestors’ criticisms. Photo: Still from the leaked video. Listen to the audio version of this story above, originally aired on …

Mayor Rhodes-Conway, the County Board and the Madison School Board President were clear that their decisions stemmed from the unrest surrounding George Floyd. Photo: jimflix!, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County sees seeds of change planted in …

The Mayor asked protesters to cease their activities before nightfall to prevent outside criminals from exploiting them for violence. Photo: Carla Christenson. Graphic: Sam Buisman Author: Sam Buisman Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway pleads protestors to stop going out at night …

Mayor Rhodes-Conway extended the curfew as a measure to prevent the violence that shook Madison over the weekend. Photo: Screenshot of the Mayor’s order, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway extends downtown Madison’s curfew to cover Monday …

Both police and protesters accused each other of instigating Sunday night’s violence on State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Author: Sam Buisman Clashes between protesters and police in downtown Madison continued into their second night on Sunday. Around 6:00 P.M., a …

As the sun set, shattered glass, riot police and tear gas blanketed State Street. Photo: Carla Christenson. Listen to the audio version of this piece here, originally aired on 6/1/20. Author: Sam Buisman Peaceful protests on State Street over …

Officials urged caution and re-affirmed their duties as Dane County moves into “Phase 1” of its coronavirus re-opening plan. Photo: Dori, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County officials enter a new chapter in the fight against COVID-19 …

During this phase, all businesses may re-open under capacity limits, and larger private and public gatherings are permitted. Photo: David Mark, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County shifts to “Phase 1” of its coronavirus re-opening plan today, …

County officials plan to follow a five-step plan similar to the Badger Bounce Back plan to re-open the county. Photo: MuZemike, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County unveiled the re-opening plan for its own Safer At Home …

With statewide polling worker shortages, the Wisconsin National Guard will assist in staffing polling places in Tuesday’s election, which is still on. Photo: Wisconsin National Guard, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway joined nine other Wisconsin mayors calling …

Author: Will Kenneally The two candidates running for mayor, Paul Soglin and Satya Rhodes-Conway, were separated by a little more than 300 votes in the primary and now face each other in a contentious general election. “I don’t think anybody’s …