Keegan Kyle

2 days ago | captimes.com | Keegan Kyle

Dane County prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges against Jeffrey Rupnow, 42, following the Dec. 16 mass shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on the east side of Madison. Rupnow is the father of the 15-year-old girl authorities say killed a teacher, a fellow student and herself and injured five others.

1 month ago | captimes.com | Keegan Kyle

Madison’s top elections official for nearly two decades is out the door about a month after she was placed on paid administrative leave amid a state investigation over uncounted ballots. Maribeth Witzel-Behl resigned as city clerk, the city said Monday in a statement. Witzel-Behl was appointed in 2006 and oversaw more than 60 elections up to the city’s primary elections in February.

1 month ago | captimes.com | Keegan Kyle

With nearly 90% of precincts reporting unofficial results Tuesday night, Melissa Agard secured a four-year term to continue as Dane County’s top administrator. Agard defeated challenger Stephen Ratzlaff, a DeForest salesman, about five months after winning a more competitive special election for the same job. About 80% of the county’s voters Tuesday had cast ballots for Agard while Ratzlaff gained 20% of the vote. The margin exceeded Agard’s previous 23-point victory in November.

1 month ago | captimes.com | Keegan Kyle

For the second time in as many months, Madison voters are back at the polls today but with more at stake. Numerous local and statewide elections are on voters’ ballots this round. Unlike races for president, Congress and the state Legislature, all of the elections on today’s ballots are officially nonpartisan. But like those other races, Democrats and Republicans are financially backing their preferred candidates this spring. Below is a quick primer on what to watch this election.

2 months ago | captimes.com | Keegan Kyle

Three shelters, all years in the making, are set to open at Madison parks this spring on the city’s southwest side, downtown and far east side. At Country Grove Park on the city’s southwest side, a new $1.3 million shelter will offer restrooms, a covered picnic area and a small parking lot. At Tenney Park near downtown, a $1.2 million beach shelter will provide similar amenities. The city’s third new shelter on the far east side is much larger and will be open year-round.