News Conferences Podcast

Madison City Channel

News Conferences provide information to the media and citizens of Madison, unfiltered and uncut.

  1. 3d ago

    News Conference: Wear Orange Day June 6, 2026

    Wear Orange Day, bringing together public officials, concerned citizens, and community organizations, to call for an end to gun violence. The Violence Prevention Unit at Public Health Madison & Dane County is organized the event at Centro Hispano on Saturday June, 6 2026 "Gun violence is a serious and urgent threat to public health and safety. In Dane County, someone dies from gun violence approximately every 10 days through suicides, accidents, and homicides," said Director Janel Heinrich. "These deaths are preventable. We owe it to ourselves, our neighbors, our children, and our community to practice safe gun ownership." The Wear Orange movement(external) began after the 2013 death of Hadiya Pendleton. A Chicago man shot and killed the 15-year-old girl while she hung out at the park with friends. Now, every June, communities across the country stand together to wear orange and raise awareness. In a show of support, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and County Executive Melissa Agard issued joint proclamations declaring Saturday, June 6 Gun Violence Awareness Day in Madison and Dane County. "We are committed to taking a holistic approach to preventing violence in the City of Madison. That commitment is paying off in the form of progress. In 2025, we saw a drop in violent crimes(external) in the city," said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. "But our work is not done, and this weekend, we're asking you to get involved. Wear orange to honor survivors of violence. Practice safe storage. Join us at an event and meet your neighbors. Every step towards safety makes our community better." Community action is crucial to creating and maintaining public safety. It starts with responsible gun ownership in the home. Securing firearms using trigger locks and gun safes ensures the weapon doesn't end up in the wrong hands. “Everyone in our community deserves to feel safe - at home, in our schools, in our parks, and everywhere in between. Wear Orange Day is a chance to honor lives lost to gun violence and to take that first step toward action together," said County Executive Agard.

    22 min

  2. 4d ago

    News Conference: Free Metro Bus Passes for MMSD Students June 5, 2026

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    16 min

  3. Jun 2

    News Conference: Juneteenth Flag Raising June 2, 2026

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    44 min

  4. Jun 1

    News Conference: Pride Flag Raising June 1, 2026

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    21 min

  5. Jun 1

    News Conference: Bike Week June 1, 2026

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    16 min

  6. Mar 6

    News Conference: Absentee Ballot Printing with City & County Clerks March 6, 2026

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    27 min

  7. Jan 21

    News Conference: Affordable Homeownership Ribbon Cutting January 21, 2026

    The Community Development Division and the Madison Area Community Land Trust are holding a ribbon-cutting event for two new twin homes (4 total units) in the Owl Creek neighborhood, a project the mayor attended the groundbreaking for in October 2024.

    19 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    News Conference: World Day of Remembrance November 12, 2025

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    24 min
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News Conferences provide information to the media and citizens of Madison, unfiltered and uncut.

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  • Creator
    Madison City Channel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © City of Madison
  • Show Website
    News Conferences Podcast