Madison Media Digest

If you only read one local news story this week, it should be this piece about former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray and his suggestions for how cops can build trust in the community. 

Business and Development

Melted food cart hopes to have its delivery service up and running by the end of May. The High Noon Saloon owner will sell the popular live music venue to Frank Productions. Renovations to the Park Hotel on Capitol Square focused on modernization. The Southern half of the road rebuild on Capitol Square begins today. The former Oscar Meyer plant has its first serious potential buyer.

Madison Police

Madison Magazine’s profile of Chief Koval reveals the challenges of being police chief. The officer who shot and killed Tony Robinson will not be reassigned to patrol; a civil rights lawsuit against said officer has recently been settled for $3.35 million. Attorneys for the Robinson family argue that the police account of Tony Robinson’s death is neither truthful nor accurate. Madison’s police recruits are ready to begin field training after finishing their academy training. 

Community

Local drummer Clyde Stubblefield created a beat that has been sampled in hundreds of popular songs. The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of candidates of color for the Common Council. Immigration organizations in Madison have seen an increase in the number of clients. The Justified Anger Coalition held a “Shark Tank”-like competition for community improvement pitches. The Madison Department of Civil Rights has a new affirmative action manager. Last week Madison saw record warm temperatures. School Board candidates advance to April’s general election. Jefferson Middle School raised funds to go see “Hidden Figures.” Madison Water Utility is working on solutions for a West Side well contaminated with road salt.