Porchlight is a non-profit with the goal to reduce homelessness in Dane County. They work with community leaders to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. They are the main provider for men in need of shelter in Dane County. For many years, Porchlight provided overnight shelter through basement facilities in […]
Homeless Community Braces for Winter as New Shelter Announced
Editor’s Note: This story was broadcast before the sale for the new emergency homeless shelter fell through. According to the Mayor’s office, the sale was broken off by the property’s owner. In a press release sent on October 21st, Mayor Rhodes-Conway said the project will continue and city officials will seek a new location for […]
A story we can’t get ogre
Back in September, I let myself get talked into covering something that was never supposed to happen and that I didn’t really want to do. I’m talking about Shrekfest, which began life as an online gag, but, long story short, turned into a real event, celebrating all things Shrek. I went to the fifth annual […]
Northside Still Hopes For City Pool
Dorothy Borchardt is a former city Alder for the north side. She’s been championing a pool in north Madison for years and hopes the city will build one at Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Dorothy wants a beach-style pool to make it easier for seniors to use. Zero entry means you can can walk into […]
Citizens Express Concern About Warner Park Beaver Traps
Over the past few weeks, beavers in the Warner Park lagoon have been a topic of debate. The beavers’ dams led to concerns about potential flood risks on the north side. So, park officials made an effort to eliminate the animals using underwater traps. Most community members were not aware of the effort until one […]
