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A roundup of local news tidbits from senior reporter Dylan Brogan.

With a winning vote of 11-9 by city aldermen, Madison, Wis., will soon launch a one-year police body camera pilot. Although the pilot has a number of critics, the police department supports the idea.

After eight years of study, Wisconsin’s capital city could take its first major step toward joining the growing number of U.S. communities that equip their police officers with body-worn cameras.

How do I find out about concerts? How do I get more details about something I heard over the air? How do I submit events to WORT’s Music Calendars? Who do I contact with changes or cancellations? WORT’s Music Calendars are a great resource to find out about concerts in all genres and places. Usually you’ll find details in the online listing or links to get more information. There’s a link to to submit your event at the top of the calendar page. You can also submit events, changes and ...

Political opponents unite in defeat Voters take down two fighters on Madison city council Expand Incumbent Alds. Rebecca Kemble and Paul Skidmore both lost to challengers in the April 6 election. The city council’s staunchest backer of the police was defeated in the April 6 election. So was one of the city’s most progressive reformers.  Political newcomer Nikki Conklin ousted 10-term incumbent Paul Skidmore with 56 percent of the vote in a contentious and expensive race on the city...

University of Wisconsin student leaders announced plans Friday to create a COVID-19 Student Relief Fund dedicated to aiding students financially struggling amid the pandemic. The Associated Students of Madison will propose legislation Jan. 26 to sponsor the creation of a COVID-19 Student Relief Fund, according to a press release from ASM Chair Matthew Mitnick and District 5 Alder Max Prestigiacomo — an effort coordinated by them as well as Dane County District 5 Supervisor Elena Haasl. The le...

Eric Hovde behind “Save Madison” billboards Progressive Dane alders targeted for stance on police funding Eric Hovde owns several commercial and residential properties in downtown Madison. Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde says he saw “crime escalating” in Madison and decided to do something about it. Just not publicly. This summer the downtown Madison property owner quietly spearheaded an effort, dubbed “Save Madison,” aimed at alders who, he clai...

Madison City Council adopts new electric vehicle requirements The City Council adopted new requirements at its meeting Tuesday night. January 6, 2021 5:22 AM Ariana Baldassano Updated: Hyundai Most affordable: The Hyundai Ioniq Electric starts at a price of $30,385 and has a range of 124 miles. Edmunds said the cars low cost and user-friendly tech is expected from a Hyundai and it has the most efficient drivetrain on the market, meaning owners will pay less to keep it ...