Barbara Vedder News Today

Karen Foxgrover lived independently in downtown Madison for decades with the help of a rotating crew of personal care workers. But a shortage of caregivers means she now can’t find reliable help.

The North Street location will develop its own personality separate from its sibling on Willy Street, says owner Dan Coppola. There’s also more room for hanging out.

Without an incumbent, five candidates who have never held elected office are facing off in the February primary.

In a 14-5 vote the Wisconsin capital’s City Council approved the creation of a “Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” and includes some areas that have had, historically, predominantly single-family housing.

The Madison Common Council on Tuesday appointed Barbara Vedder to fill the council vacancy left by former Ald. Syed Abbas' resignation late last year.