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DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced four new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds. These awards...
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Image credit: Madison LakeWay The City of Madison and the Madison LakeWay Partners are inviting four finalists to propose designs for public art for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine.
A Madison man accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country in 2023 is now in custody at the Dane County Jail. Jose de Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was booked into the Dane County Jail on first-degree intentional homicide charges on Tuesday. He made..
The City of Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering permit-free days on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes. Disc Golf A daily or annual...
Multiple streets will be impacted the week of June 1st for the American Family Insurance Championship. Closure Details Image credit: American Family Championship North Sherman Avenue, north of Wheeler Road, will be closed to non-local traffic throughout..
In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council's annual Juneteenth recognition. It's a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for...
Wear Orange Day returns this weekend, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organizing the...
The North Shore Drive path will be closed between Bedford Street and John Nolen Drive during this closure (details below). Path users will be re-routed to the newly built path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive. Below: Previously posted May...
The City of Idaho Falls is beginning plans for a new neighborhood park near the College of Eastern Idaho and is inviting nearby residents to help shape its future.
Chris Fredericksen has been appointed as the new General Manager of Idaho Falls Power and Idaho Falls Fiber, pending City Council confirmation.
The Idaho Falls City Council has approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale of kratom within Idaho Falls city limits.
June 5, 2026 – Beginning Monday, June 8, crews will begin milling and paving Ireland Road between Ironwood Drive and Miami Street as part of the Ireland Road Pavement Project. Ireland Road will remain open to traffic; however, motorists should expect...
June 5, 2026 – Starting Monday, June 8, Main Street between Marion Street and LaSalle Avenue will close to install a water main for the Madison Lifestyle District development. The detour route will be Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard via Marion...
June 6, 2026 The City of South Bend and Venues Parks & Arts will host an open house on Wednesday, June 10 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Technology Resource Center to share the final draft of the Master Plan for Rum Village. Site Design Group used...
June 5, 2026 The South Bend Human Rights Commission will host an Open House event on Wednesday, June 10 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Howard Park Event Center. South Bend Human Rights staff will be on site to answer questions and provide information about...
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Watchdog calls on federal officials to advance the HHS deprescribing plan with strong patient protections, as psychiatry attempts to weaken antidepressant tapering reforms