Tag: Madison
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Peace Pole dedicated by Rotary near Logan Middle School
A symbol of hope and world peace will soon stand on the block by Logan Middle School. Valley View Rotary is installing a Rotary Peace Pole in Habitat for Humanity’s … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/wisconsin/article_f37c1068-35cb-50ba-b6cc-56bd4409fe7b.html
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How the charity behind Madison, Wisconsin’s ‘autonomous zone’ raked in taxpayer money
A Wisconsin nonprofit group leading an illegal protest encampment that blocked traffic enjoys lavish federal, state, and local funding. The city of Madison awarded Freedom Inc. at least $149,000 this … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-the-charity-behind-madison-wisconsin-s-autonomous-zone-raked-in-taxpayer-money/ar-AA29rwhS
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How the charity behind Madison, Wisconsin’s ‘autonomous zone’ raked in taxpayer money
The city of Madison awarded Freedom Inc. at least $149,000 this year for initiatives such as “[Southeast Asian] and Black Youth Programs.” … Full story: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/4673880/charity-madison-wisconsin-autonomous-zone-taxpayer-money/
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FOX 11 Investigates: Was Green Bay grant for Hmong New Year Celebration used as intended?
Candlelight vigil held in Green Bay for Madison police shooting About 15 people gathered outside the Brown County Courthouse Wednesday night in support of a man shot by a Madison Police officer … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/fox-11-investigates/fox-11-investigates-was-green-bay-grant-for-hmong-new-year-celebration-used-as-intended
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Pay increase for UW employees effective June 28
Eligible UW–Madison employees will receive a 2 percent pay increase under the 2025–2027 state pay plan, with effective dates varying by appointment type. Full story: https://madison.com/news/community/article_202bed02-d5b4-54c6-81bd-55090d62f27a.html
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Brewers highlight Madison artist in Wisconsin Artist Series
The Milwaukee Brewers are spotlighting homegrown creativity by bringing back their Wisconsin Artist Series, and a Madison artist is getting a chance to show off his style at … Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/brewers-highlight-madison-artist-in-wisconsin-artist-series/article_ee61a638-4cc8-4678-a45d-c7b9033e2bfb.html
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A limitless rhythm: Rap J talks overcoming challenges and first Madison show
WMSN Fox Madison covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Wisconsin Capital Region, including Madison, Fitchburg, Middleton, Sun Prarie, Janesville, Mt Horeb, DeForest, Windsor, East Bristol, … Full story: https://fox47.com/news/local/rap-j-to-play-first-show-in-madison-and-shows-us-a-limitless-rhythm
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Thursday For Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order requiring flags to be flown at half-staff across the state on Thursday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://wsau.com/2026/05/13/gov-evers-orders-flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-thursday-for-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Woman punched during road rage incident in Madison
A woman was allegedly punched during a road rage incident on Tuesday, Madison police said.Police responded to eastbound U.S. Highway 12 near Cou … Full story: https://fox47.com/news/local/woman-punched-during-road-rage-incident-in-madison
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Attend Building for the Future engagement sessions
MMSD invites families to May engagement sessions on attendance areas, enrollment trends and long-range facilities planning for the Building for the Future initiative. Full story: https://madison.com/news/community/article_208561cc-3d78-5660-9eb2-231c6ea8415e.html
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Know Your Madisonian: Psychiatrist Fred Coleman helps bring healing to international community
Dr. Fred Coleman, 63, a psychiatrist with a consuming interest in Madison’s international community, has been active in refugees’ mental health treatment, cross-cultural psychiatry, hospice and the in … Full story: https://madison.com/news/local/article_c151da98-96f1-11e0-906a-001cc4c03286.html
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Hmong’s Golden Egg Rolls moves to new Onalaska storefront
Hmong’s Golden Eggrolls reopens at its new location in Onalaska, welcoming customers to its own building after a month-long closure. Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/wisconsin/article_407feb70-de79-5e7f-912d-e28130e326ec.html
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365 Amplified: Four generations, one million dollars
Rob and Omar preview the sixth annual Most Influential Native American Leaders list, then discuss Hydrate IV Bar, a new hydration therapy franchise opening in Madison. St. Paul Mayor Mee Moua visits M … Full story: https://madison365.com/365-amplified-four-generations-one-million-dollars/
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THE VANG TRIAL WITNESS: LANDOWNER SWORE AT VANG
An owner of the woods where six white deer hunters were killed after a confrontation over trespassing had kicked wayward Hmong hunters off the land three or four times before, … Full story: https://madison.com/news/article_a976cb77-d669-5ca9-b451-6df3fb95eb41.html
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Empowering aspiring food truck entrepreneurs: La Crosse food truck workshop announced
UW Madison Division of Extension Community Food Systems, in collaboration with the Food Finance Institute and the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, with … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a86aef53e4401f9305e56041e87307&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2fempowering-aspiring-food-truck-entrepreneurs-la-crosse-food-truck-workshop-announced%2f&c=12387996641362499177&mkt=en-us
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TEACHING WITHOUT TENURE AT UW INSTRUCTORS OFTEN ARE ACADEMIC STAFF AND NOT TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY MEMBERS.
When UW-Madison decided with only weeks’ notice last summer to offer Hmong language classes starting in the fall semester, it was a scramble to find an instructor. Full story: https://madison.com/news/article_a2f6eb0f-24ef-576c-9385-9947a3b3a91a.html
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Ex-Kohler worker was routinely harassed over his Hmong heritage, lawsuit says
A former employee for Kohler Co. says in a new federal lawsuit he was routinely harassed by co-workers who called him racial slurs on the job based on his Hmong … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_23948e28-3bea-575a-9b7e-15a10d15b4d6.html
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Bill would require more in-depth Black history instruction in Wisconsin schools
As the Trump administration pulls down displays on Black history, Wisconsin state Sen. Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) are renewing their push for Wisconsin to bolster … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bill-require-more-depth-black-111501832.html