Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing units built on the same property of an existing home. The small flats are also called “granny flats” or “backyard cottages,” and are only allowed on properties that have a single-family home. Now, City of Madison leaders are looking to cut red tape – changing zoning requirements […]
Madison alder introduces proposal to ban cat declawing
A Madison alder is proposing a new policy that would prohibit cat declawing within city limits. For more, our Producer Jonah Chester spoke with Lindsay Lemmer, the proposal’s lead author and sponsor. PHOTO: Daria Shatova / Unsplash Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate here
Madison Leaders Show Support for UW Health Nurses’ Union Effort
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented numerous challenges for frontline medical workers. Since last March, nurses and hospital workers have faced staffing shortages, inadequate personal protective equipment, and medical misinformation. Susan Nicol, a registered nurse at UW Health, said at a press conference today that many nurses are afraid to speak up for fear of being […]
Candidate Guide: Spring 2021 Election
Voting information The spring nonpartisan election will be held on Tuesday, April 6. Voting information can be obtained from your local clerk’s office. Madison voters may find local voting information here. This election guide is a working document — please send announcements, comments, or additional information to chali@wortfm.org and jade@wortfm.org. Chrome users may experience video playback […]
City Council punts ban on tear gas
Speaking on the very first first night of protests in Madison in May, Interim Police Chief Vic Wahl said that the department’s use of tear gas was their best method for dispersing or moving a crowd — even during a pandemic. Exposure to tear gas, and to pepper spray, can cause burning and teary eyes, […]
See Maps: Hong, Roys, Baldeh, Sargent win fall primary
Maps by Jade Iseri-Ramos and Martin Rakacolli. “I think I’m okay,” says Francesca Hong. Last night she beat out six other challengers in the Democratic primary to represent downtown Madison, for the state Assembly seat formerly occupied for nearly a decade by Representative Chris Taylor. “You’d think like a couple of hours after, I’d be more […]
