County Executive Joe Parisi’s 2024 budget proposal is making its way through the amendment and approval process. As WORT has previously reported, Henry Vilas Zoo is requesting at least $9 […]
Dane County Board to Host Public Hearing Tomorrow on 2024 Budget
Earlier this month, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi introduced his 2024 budget proposal – totaling nearly $900 million. It’s his final budget proposal as Executive, having recently announced his plans […]
Annie C Stewart Fountain Conservation Efforts Underway
The Annie C Stewart fountain, located in Vilas Park next to the original entrance to the Henry Vilas Zoo, is the oldest piece of public art in the city. Construction […]
Seeming retaliation of worker in Dane
On Monday, in addition to discussing formalization of the employee handbook, the Personnel and Finance Committee of the Dane County Board of Supervisors heard disturbing testimony from Neil Rainford, Staff […]
Report on the Henry Vilas Zoo finds no legal allegations, but several ...
The report was put together following an investigation by Valerie Bailey-Rihn – who was, until recently, a Dane County Judge. In her investigation, Bailey-Rihn reviewed zoo files, emails and records. […]
Valerie Bailey-Rihn Named Henry Vilas Zoo Investigator
After allegations of racism and supervisory retaliation emerged at the Henry Vilas Zoo, Dane County approved an independent investigation of the zoo earlier this year. The County Board promised to […]