Monona police will double down on speeding enforcement this month with a $5,000 grant to fund overtime wages for traffic officers. Officers will patrol between Monona Drive, Broadway, Highway 51, and Highway 12 on June 20, 22, and 24. Read more
Monona Grove School District is looking at a potential seven figure hole in its 2021-22 budget, Business Services Director Jerrud Rossing reported June 9. Read more
Brian Chaney Austin, Monona's first Black, openly gay police chief, was sworn into office on the first day of Pride month this year. Although he grew up with a complicated view on policing, he says he's ready to change hearts and minds. Read more
Monona Grove’s softball season came to an end with a 4-0 loss to Madison Memorial in the first round of the WIAA softball playoffs on Monday, June 14. Read more
Although the Monona Grove boys tennis team fell short of qualifying for state as a team, the Silver Eagles will send three competitors to the tournament. Read more
Staff members at the Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle continue to seek veterans to share their stories with us, especially those from McFarland. Read more
Thunderstorms early. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
Humidity:
59%
Cloud Coverage:
26%
Wind:
NW at 8 mph
Chance of Rain:
72%
UV Index:
9 Very High
Sunrise:
05:16:41 AM
Sunset:
08:40:22 PM
Today
Scattered thunderstorms during the morning. Sunny skies this afternoon. High 82F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
A few clouds. Low 58F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 73F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
This Week's Forecast
Day
Precip
Temp
Sat
72%
82°58°
Sun
77%
73°58°
Mon
10%
66°45°
Tue
18%
70°55°
Wed
24%
78°63°
Thu
24%
83°68°
Fri
41%
80°62°
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