chali
@chalipittman.bsky.social
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From this morning, when the city cleared the Corey Ruiz encampment. The operation involved several police agencies, and some were arrested. Personal items and some memorials to Ruiz have been moved to Demetral Park. More for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/Ma...
More walking around Willy Street, for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/st...
St. Vinny’s reopens as encampment tests patience
St. Vinny’s thrift store on Williamson Street reopened 10 days after shutting down when Corey Ruiz was fatally shot by a Madison police officer at the nearby intersection of South Baldwin Street.
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The intersection where Corey Durell Ruiz was killed by Madison police has ‘become sacred,' as protesters push for a long list of desired changes. The latest in a very hard week, for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social. isthmus.com/news/news/a-...
A community hub on what’s now dubbed ‘Corey Street’
The CRAZE — the Corey Ruiz Autonomous Zone Encampment at Williamson and Baldwin streets — is the site of mourning and activism, as protesters push for a long list of desired changes.
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A protest led by Freedom, Inc. is marching tonight, the third day in a row protesting the Madison police killing of Corey Ruiz on Wednesday.
Tonight at Madison's Police Civilian Oversight Board. A discussion of a motion to place proposed restrictions to Board on file with prejudice, asking Council to start again. Freedom Inc calls for OIM/PCOB to have independent consul, a budget 5% of the police budget, and to direct MPD policy.
Really excellent, context-rich coverage — on a quick deadline — by @chalipittman.bsky.social and @jasonjoyce.bsky.social for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social. isthmus.com/news/news/fa...
Madison police kill man on Willy Street, evoking outrage, deja vu
Videos circulating on social media show three officers restraining the man as a fourth appears to produce a taser. The man begins to fall. Then three gunshots ring out.
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A memorial reads "He Should Be Alive," at the intersection of Willy and Baldwin, where this afternoon Madison police shot and killed a 30-year-old man on a bike. For many, today evoked a feeling of deja vu. Team coverage from @isthmusmadison.bsky.social is now online. isthmus.com/news/news/fa...
At a gubernatorial forum on child care, hosted by the Wisconsin Head Start Association, the nametag for David Crowley is a different font. Perhaps because it was printed at a different time...
I only just now realized that today is also National Hot Dog Day. 🌭 Quite the day for cylinders, not donuts.
TechCrunch@techcrunch.com · 3w agoAn old Oscar Meyer factory in Wisconsin will become America's latest fusion power research and development hub.
Realta will stay in Madison for its next phase as the fusion energy start-up works to develop the "future of energy for humanity." They'll be moving to OM Station, the former Oscar Mayer plant. Follow-up for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/in...
Incentives drove Realta's decision to stay in Madison
Nuclear fusion start-up Realta will stay in Madison to build “The Forge,” their R&D facility where they’ll house a new prototype at the former Oscar Mayer site.
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A vote to oust John Imes from the Shorewood Hills Village Board in May was “arbitrary, oppressive, and unreasonable,” according to a petition he filed Tuesday in Dane County court seeking to be reinstated. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/fo...
Former Shorewood Hills president files legal challenge over ouster
The decision to oust Imes was “arbitrary, oppressive, and unreasonable,” according to the petition filed July 7 in Dane County court.
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John Imes is fighting his removal as Shorewood Hills president, asking Dane County Circuit Court to review it. In other news, Trustee Utschig has so far refused to provide me texts he stated existed during Imes' removal hearing.
There are five Democrats running for Assembly District 76, the state Assembly seat occupied by Francesca Hong. While their policies overlap, what they say they’d tackle first could be a useful yardstick. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/wh...
Priorities differentiate Madison Dems running in Assembly primary
There are five Democrats running for Assembly District 76, the state Assembly seat occupied by Francesca Hong. While their policies overlap, what they say they’d tackle first could be a useful yardsti...
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Madison’s Realta Fusion is among a select group racing to turn plasma into clean energy. Will they continue to make Madison their home? They're expected to make a decision in mid-July. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social read it online: isthmus.com/news/news/go... ...OR IN PRINT! Out now.
Today is another @isthmusmadison.bsky.social delivery day, and our July edition has a cool, complicated, I-Spy cover for America's 250th. And inside: stories on policing, nuclear fusion, and a local death shop from yours truly.
Big pipe leak means campus bleak week: today, UW Cinematheque announced its summer series has been cancelled. The ordeal is upending events, moving classes online, and challenging university functions. My latest for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social ➡️ isthmus.com/news/news/uw...
Four artists from outside Madison are finalists in the LakeWay project, vying for a perch on Lake Monona’s waterfront. This week they were in Madison for a whirlwind tour and community meet-and-greet. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/la...
LakeWay art finalists in Madison for presentation and whirlwind tour
Four international artists are vying for a perch on Lake Monona’s waterfront.
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If you live in this green zone, then you live in AD76, which has a big field of Dem. candidates in the August primary now that @francescahong.bsky.social is running for governor. A forum tonight at Garver Feed Mill may help you decide. Social hour at 5, forum 6-8. More: isthmus.com/events/76th-...
DeForest community organizer Winona Storms, testifying Thursday night in support of a county moratorium on hyperscale data centers. The Dane County Board agreed, and approved it unanimously. Many more details from last night here: isthmus.com/news/news/da... — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social
Alonzo Anderson, a World War II veteran, lived in Madison 70 years, but not when he died in February. Complications over his burial have prompted a tweak to city ordinance. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/wh...
What does it take for a veteran to get buried at Forest Hill?
Alonzo Anderson, a World War II veteran, lived in Madison 70 years, but not when he died in February. Complications over his burial have prompted a tweak to city ordinance.
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NEW: A moratorium on data centers in Dane County is on the fast track. It was introduced last week, got committee approval last night, and is headed to the county board next week. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/da...
Dane County data center moratorium on fast track
The county’s moratorium would insulate most towns, but not cities and villages. It would also give planners, and an advisory committee, time to unwind complicated land use issues.
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Amid the drama of Shorewood Hills ousting its village president this week, there's a parallel crisis: six staffers have resigned since October, and the administrator says they're "somewhat lost at sea." isthmus.com/news/news/a-...
‘A little bit of a circus’
The ordeal stems from a now-nixed proposal for a new village hall along with public records disputes. Meanwhile, staff are jumping ship.
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Will the Dane County Board pursue a contract with private equity-owned ViaPath, or seek other communication options for the Dane County Jail? It's headed to a vote tomorrow. — for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social isthmus.com/news/news/ja...
Jail phone contract before the Dane County Board — again
Will the Dane County Board contract again with private equity-owned ViaPath?
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From the @isthmusmadison.bsky.social editor: Judy Davidoff knows how to give a very warm welcome. isthmus.com/opinion/from...
‘The story is always better when you show up’
There’s a changing of the guard at Isthmus. Chali Pittman has joined as staff writer and Liam Beran is heading to the Netherlands.
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From last week, in the Village of Maple Bluff: At least three entrances have this same sign, which was put out following complaints from residents, according to a village clerk. The permit comes with a $25 fee.
The hail stopped falling weeks ago, but the businesses helping residents recover are still buried. I talked with workers for @isthmusmadison.bsky.social. isthmus.com/news/news/al...
All hail the repair shops
The hail stopped falling weeks ago, but the businesses helping residents recover are still buried and the supply chain is showing strain. Isthmus talks with the workers helping residents get back to n...
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I'm beyond excited to say I've joined @isthmusmadison.bsky.social as their next staff writer. @liamberan.bsky.social leaves big shoes to fill! isthmus.com/news/news/is...
Isthmus hires Chali Pittman as staff writer
Chali Pittman is Isthmus’ new staff writer. Liam Beran is leaving the paper to move to the Netherlands.
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And also from @chalipittman.bsky.social: "Huma Ahsan loses to incumbent Ben Jones for Dane County judge, but brings a cohort of people new to politics into the process." isthmus.com/news/news/ho...
‘How the next generation is gonna win’
Huma Ahsan loses to incumbent Dane County Judge Ben Jones. But she takes comfort in bringing people of color into the political process.
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