# Madison Police Updates, Power Line Pushback, and New Library Opens

An episode of [City Cast Madison](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1655458692), 25 Sep 2026, 32 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CC8313321411.mp3

This week, Madison Police Chief John Patterson gave his quarterly report to the Madison Common Council and announced a new quality assurance department. Madison 365 Executive editor Rob Chappell joins City Cast Madison Host Bianca Martin and Creative Producer Rob Thomas with the details. Plus, Chappell explains where the city stands on body cameras with the newly announced private funding from the Madison Community Foundation. The team also discusses the growing opposition to a proposed high-voltage transmission line across southern Wisconsin and celebrates Madison’s first new library in 26 years, Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. And in the Neighbors-only segment, what Madison sweet treats are tour-worthy? 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 📧 You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Madison morning newsletter. 🏠 Get more from City Cast Madison when you become a City Cast Madison Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events, and more. Join the City Cast Madison Neighbors program! Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.

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