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H 85°, L 67°A moped and truck collided on the intersection of Park Street and University Avenue Monday afternoon. The driver of the a Chevrolet Silverado truck said cars started slowing down in front of him, which led him to slow down, and the moped ran into the back of his truck. He… Read more »
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Alder bids city farwell
Bridget Maniaci is, for the first time in four years, a lame duck. When Maniaci was first elected in 2009, University of Wisconsin alumna was 25 years old, making her the second-youngest member on the council. Maniaci said her passion for local government stemmed from being a photographer for the Capital… Read more »
Madison officials combat homelessness
From banning panhandlers downtown to providing a new daytime warming shelter this winter, the city of Madison has been busy this semester combating the problems homelessness brings into the city. Madison’s City Council passed an ordinance to completely ban panhandling in the downtown area in mid-September. Two months later, city officials are… Read more »
Comission recommends new downtown apartment
The Plan Commission unanimously recommended a new downtown apartment development for approval at a meeting Monday. The proposed development is between 202 to 210 N. Bassett St. and 512 to 520 W. Dayton St. The permit for the development allows three residences and an office building to be demolished in… Read more »
Soglin speaks on vision for city public market
Mayor Paul Soglin and members of the Madison Local Food Committee explained the vision of a public market in the Madison area and introduced details of a survey for potential vendors for the market. The 2013 city budget allocated $1.2 million for planning, development and possible site purchasing for the… Read more »
Committee considers ordinance for homeless
A city committee may be looking to include the homeless population in an ordinance that would protect them from discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodation. Division Manager for the Equal Opportunities Commission Marcus Miles said commission members are in the studying phase of this idea and still have to… Read more »
Stadium Bar faces uncertain future
Plans to put student housing developments in place of the Stadium Bar may be in the works, despite the establishment’s long-standing history as college hot spot for home football games. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said the owners of the Stadium Bar are looking to sell it in the near future, a… Read more »
Liquor license approved
The Alcohol License Review Committee unanimously approved Frank Productions, the temporary managers of the Orpheum, for a liquor license at a meeting Monday night. The ALRC recently denied the Orpheum a liquor license last June under its previous ownership. In order for the venue to re-open, it must obtain a… Read more »
Daytime warming center opens
A daytime warming center opened Monday in an effort to keep the homeless warm during the winter and offer support. The center will remain open until the end of March 2013 from about 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to Steve Schooler, executive director of Porchlight Inc., a homeless shelter located… Read more »
2 suffer armed home intrusion
Two residents were held at gunpoint and tied up by several suspects at their apartment Monday night. According to a Madison Police Department statement, three suspects carried a handgun and demanded items from the victims at their apartment at 200 Langdon St. One suspect is identified as a male between… Read more »
Man beaten on 600 Block of State Street Sunday morning
A man was allegedly beaten to the ground and temporarily lost consciousness on the 600 block of State Street early Sunday morning. According to a Madison Police Department statement, two men punched and kicked the 26-year-old male victim around bar time, 1:30 a.m. One of the suspects is a white… Read more »
City secures state tournies
The University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association officially extended a contract allowing high school state championships to take place on campus until 2020. According to a WIAA statement, university facilities will host championships in basketball, football, golf, wrestling and softball until the spring of 2020. WIAA spokesperson… Read more »
Metro bus driver assaulted en route
A male suspect allegedly punched a Madison Metro bus driver after being asked to show identification with his student bus pass Saturday, highlighting the city’s recent issues with fraud and the Metro system. According to a Madison Police Department statement, a teenage male and his two friends yelled at the… Read more »
Madison parks, health care team up for program
In an effort to help the community stay active and learn about health, the Madison Parks Department launched a program that recruits local doctors to lead walks in various parks in the Madison area. “Walk with a Doc” is a national program that Madison officials implemented locally to take advantage… Read more »
Madison launches plans for sustainability center
The City of Madison is looking to create a Madison Sustainability Commerce Center in an effort to promote an increase in “green” building. According to a statement, the city is hoping for the center to target the area along East Washington Avenue between Blair Street and First Street. The first… Read more »
City adopts budget changes
After hours of public hearing and discussion among members, the City Council voted 16-4 to adopt a series of important amendments to the 2013 capital budget. The capital budget’s total cost is $192,642,092. Numerous speakers addressed the operating budget amendment to allocate more funding to the Overture Center, which will… Read more »
MPD defends police shooting
Madison Police Department Chief Noble Wray addressed the concerns of the community and details of the incident after a MPD officer shot and killed a man early Friday morning. Paul Heenan, 30, died as the result of a physical confrontation between himself and MPD officer Stephen Heimsness. Heimsness originally reported… Read more »
Capitol square to host Obama
President Barack Obama, in his second appearance in Madison in just over a month, will take the stage near the State Capitol Monday morning, according to Kylie Nelson, assistant to the Wisconsin Department of Administration spokesperson. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said Obama will be speak some time between 9… Read more »
Obama to speak near Capitol
President Barack Obama will speak near the Capitol Monday, according to Kylie Nelson, assistant to the Department of Administration spokesperson. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said Obama will be speak some time between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard between the City County Building and… Read more »
Students gather for voting event
The University of Wisconsin’s student government and a student organization hosted an event Thursday night to inform students about the importance of voting and to bridge the gap between student-athletes and the rest of campus. The event was put on by the Student-Athletes Equally Supporting Others and Associated Students of… Read more »
Student suffers fractures after attack on Langdon
A University of Wisconsin student suffered several facial fractures after being attacked on Langdon Street early Thursday morning. Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said the male victim, 20, was treated at the hospital for a broken nose and fractured cheek. He said even though the victim’s injuries were not… Read more »
Edgewater sees permit potential
After a contentious few years of seeing no progress as a result of funding arguments, The Edgewater Hotel will begin major reconstruction this November. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, said he believes the reconstruction of the hotel will serve as a major investment for the city. For two mayoral terms, the redevelopment has… Read more »
Occupy Madison camps out despite city’s unease
Individuals who lived in tents on East Washington Avenue last winter as part of an Occupy Madison movement have set up camp on the same site this winter, despite the city’s decision last year that the encampment is illegal.According to Ald. Bridget Maniaci, District 2, what started out as Occupy… Read more »
Freakfest set for Saturday
City officials, the Madison Police Department and Frank Productions have finalized the plans for this year’s Freakfest celebration, which is expected to draw up to 45,000 people. As Frank Productions announced earlier this semester Mac Miller and Big Gigantic will headline the event. The company’s spokesperson Charlie Goldstone said Frank… Read more »
Johnson highlights nation debt, social issue problems
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., spoke to students at the University of Wisconsin Tuesday night to educate them about the nation’s deficit and to urge their participation on Election Day. John Lambert, second vice chair of the UW College Republicans, said the organization wanted to bring Johnson to campus because… Read more »
Minnesota student attacked at local bar
LAKE STREETBatteryA University of Minnesota student suffered a head injury at Kollege Klub early Sunday morning, according to a statement.The intoxicated 21-year-old victim stepped in between an altercation about sports around 12:55 a.m., the statement said. It said the victim does not remember what the fight was about.DeSpain said the… Read more »
Man attacked on University Avenue after trying to hail cab
A male victim suffered injuries to the face after being attacked by four male suspects on University Avenue early Saturday morning. The victim was hit and kicked by the suspect numerous times after attempting to hail a cab around 12:05 a.m., a Madison Police Department statement said. It added the… Read more »
Shooter kills 3, injures 4
A shooter killed three people and injured four others before committing suicide Sunday at a salon in Brookfield.Brookfield Police Chief Daniel Tuschaus said the suspected shooter, 45-year-old Radcliffe Haughton from Brown Deer, was found dead in the Azana Salon and Spa with self-induced gunshot wounds a few hours after the… Read more »
Orpheum may reopen this winter
The Orpheum Theatre, which has not been open to the public since last summer after losing its liquor license, could potentially reopen in December under new management. According to Frank Productions spokesperson Charlie Goldstone, the attorney receiver contacted Frank Productions to manage the Orpheum, and the company signed the contract… Read more »
Freakfest preparation finalized
Members of the Downtown Coordinating Committee addressed how to prepare for the uniquely large crowd Freakfest is expected to draw next Saturday. Frank Productions spokesperson Charlie Goldstone said State Street will be gated off starting at 7 p.m., and the event will last until 1:30 a.m. Goldstone said a few… Read more »
Parisi, UW tackle drugs
Dane County and figures at the University of Wisconsin are striving to successfully treat drug and alcohol addiction in Madison with a new anti-abuse programs from both institutions. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said he is proposing to allocate funds from the county’s 2013 budget toward a successful treatment program… Read more »
Surveillance video reveals two additional Ball attack suspects
Video from surveillance cameras downtown released yesterday revealed two more possible suspects connected to the Montee Ball attack in early August. According to Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain, MPD knew five people attacked Ball after it happened. He said police were able to arrest and identify three people with… Read more »
City debates 2013 budget
As the City Council prepares to vote on Mayor Paul Soglin’s 2013 operating budget, a committee focused on fiscal policy directed its attention on financial plans for Madison Metro and the Overture Center at a meeting Tuesday. The Overture Center discovered it would have to endure more than a 50 percent… Read more »
Fight breaks out at Osaka House on State St.
Madison police broke up a fight between several women outside Osaka House on State Street early Sunday morning. According to a Madison Police Department statement, the fight occurred on the 500 block of State Street around 1 a.m. MPD arrived at the scene in the middle of an altercation between two groups… Read more »
ACLU fights panhandling ban
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin urged Madison to repeal an ordinance banning panhandling on State Street and around the Capitol Square on constitutional grounds. Madison’s City Council passed an ordinance Sept. 18 that banned panhandling within 25 feet of ATMs, sidewalk cafĂ©s, intersections, alcohol establishments and the downtown business district. This… Read more »
To block traffic, marchers now have to pay officers
The 42nd annual Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival parade on State Street took place Sunday, even though the group chose not to pay for special duty police officers to block traffic. Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said MPD now recommends events such as parades or marches downtown pay a… Read more »
Phosphorus in local lakes target for new task force
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced an initiative Friday to create a “Dane County Clean Lakes Task Force” as part of his 2013 budget resolution.According to Parisi, removing phosphorus from lakes in Dane County is the focus of the task force because the chemical element is the root cause of… Read more »
Pro-life protests fill Library Mall
Members of a pro-life organization protested on the University of Wisconsin campus Wednesday, brandishing graphic photographs and taking questions from passersby. Center for Bio-Ethical Reform members advocated for ending abortion in UW’s Library Mall throughout the day. CBR Site Manager Darius Hardwick said the protest occurred from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Read more »
Madison council moves student voting center
City Council unanimously voted to move a polling location from the fire station on West Dayton Street for convenience reasons at its meeting Tuesday evening. It will be conveniently relocated for students, and the City Council hopes to make South Park Street more accessible to businesses, bikers and pedestrians. The council chose… Read more »
City unveils 2013 budget
Despite tight financing from the state, Mayor Paul Soglin unveiled the city’s 2013 operating budget Tuesday that placed an emphasis on maintaining basic city services, strengthening neighborhoods and public safety. Madison received $4.8 million in state-shared revenue in 2012, while Milwaukee received $217 million, Soglin said. He added if Madison… Read more »
iPhone tracking device leads to arrest
Because of tracking technology available on an iPhone 4, police were able to locate and arrest a man suspected of burglary on State Street Saturday afternoon. The use of the phone’s tracking device ultimately led to the arrest of Madisonian Berry Banks, 51, after he allegedly stole the cell phone, iPod and cash from an employee of… Read more »
Dane County Executive unveils new energy initiative
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi proposed a plan in his 2013 county budget that introduced updated technology to reduce phosphorus runoff in surrounding lakes in addition to highlighting other ways the county will reduce its carbon footprint. Parisi announced a “Clean Lakes, Clean Energy” plan that will be proposed to… Read more »
Council extends collective bargaining rights for union
In an emergency City Council meeting Thursday, the City of Madison came to an agreement with a local union that allowed the two parties to continue collectively bargaining until March 2015. The Council voted unanimously to approve the agreement to extend the former March 2014 deadline for collective bargaining with… Read more »
Overture finances look up for first time since 2008
The Overture Center Foundation Board of Directors reflected on the facility’s ups and downs within the past four years and celebrated its recent success as a private, non-profit organization at the board’s annual meeting. The outgoing chair, Deirdre Garton, passed down her title to Tom Basting, the new chair of… Read more »
Armed robbery takes place on Wilson Street
A gunman robbed a 25-year-old man’s downtown residence by entering through an unlocked door late Tuesday morning. According to a Madison Police Department statement, the suspect robbed the victim in his apartment on East Gilman Street around 11 a.m. The victim did not suffer injuries. According to the statement, the suspect… Read more »
Program targets achievement gap
Dane County announced plans to launch an education program addressing the area’s achievement gap that focuses on children before they begin kindergarten. The program, titled “Leopold Early Childhood Zone,” will be included in the county executive’s 2013 budget and is set to be introduced Oct. 1, according to a Dane… Read more »
Sellery Hall dorms hit by burglar
Police are seeking information from the campus community after a burglar raided Sellery Hall dorm rooms early Friday morning. According to a University of Wisconsin Police Department statement, a male suspect entered multiple residents’ rooms in the B-Tower of Sellery Hall. It said the suspect left several rooms right away… Read more »
City committee addresses Freakfest, new city projects
Members of a city committee said they expect larger crowds at this year’s Freakfest and highlighted details of new projects that are in the works for the city at a meeting on Thursday.The committee made their annual decision to make the Freakfest area a glass-free zone, similar to the Mifflin… Read more »
City will allow taxis to cruise State Street
Madison’s City Council voted to pass an ordinance allowing cabs to pick up passengers on the 500 block of State Street from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. after hours of discussion Tuesday evening. The proposal had been a point of contention between members of the City Council and Mayor Paul… Read more »
Panhandling eliminated
City officials passed an ordinance to completely ban panhandling from the downtown area at the City Council meeting Tuesday evening. The ordinance, targeted specifically at State Street, banned panhandling within 25 feet of ATMs, sidewalk cafĂ©s, intersections, alcohol establishments and the downtown business district. Last week, the city announced a proposal… Read more »
Cervical cancer discovery made at UW
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin have recently discovered a new way to successfully treat cervical cancer without using radiation or chemotherapy. UW oncology professor Paul Lambert said human papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted disease that is associated with 99.7 percent of cervical cancer. He said papillomariviruses that cause cervical… Read more »
Professor honored by USDA for project
The federal Department of Agriculture honored a project led by University of Wisconsin professor Wednesday in Washington, D.C.Jahn, an agronomy and genetics professor, led a program called “Your Two Cents” that received a Secretary’s Honor Award, the highest possible recognition from the department, a UW statement said.Jahn said “Your Two… Read more »
Expert offers advice for graduate school applicants
Higher education admissions expert Donald Martin spoke in an online seminar Thursday to lay student’s fears to rest about graduate school and provide tips on how to survive the application process. Martin, a regular contributor to U.S. News and World Report, decided to hold the seminar to help students with… Read more »
2013 city budget aids campus
Mayor Paul Soglin’s annual capital budget calls for the allocation of funds to renovate Library Mall and State Street in 2013.According to City Engineer Robert Phillips, Library Mall will undergo design planning in 2013 and construction in 2014. He said because it is a highly-used section of the downtown area,… Read more »
Freakfest lineup announced
Halloween weekend is about six weeks away, and artists Mac Miller and Big Gigantic have been selected to headline this year’s Freakfest on Oct. 27. Other bands that will be featured at the event include Nobody Beats the Drum, Prof, Roster McCabe, Kids These Days, Gentlemen Hall, Kyle & Keem,… Read more »
Ironmen, women cruise through town
Thousands of spectators filled the streets with their most encouraging applause and loudest whistles to cheer on the 2,500 athletes that endured Wisconsin’s 11th annual Iron Man. The race kicked off at 7 a.m. with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Monona, which led to a 112-mile bike ride through rural… Read more »
Commission looks at campus zoning
The City of Madison’s Plan Commission decided Thursday to change the zoning codes of specific University of Wisconsin properties. The committee voted to convert several existing Planned Unit Developments to the Campus Institutional district. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said zoning is the law that governs land use is in… Read more »
Arrests made at Capitol for protests
A total of 12 protesters have been arrested for occupying the Capitol without a permit and interfering with a Red Cross blood drive. Department of Revenue spokesperson Stephanie Marquis said the Red Cross was granted a permit by the Capitol police department to occupy the first floor of the rotunda… Read more »
Bicyclist collides with vehicle on Johnson
A collision between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle took place Wednesday on the corner of Johnson Street and Lake Street after the bicyclist ran a red light, according to a Madison Police report. The bicyclist was cited for failing to stop at the red light and was transported to a… Read more »
Mayor proposes city annual capital budget
Mayor Paul Soglin released his annual capital budget with plans to delegate funds toward the creation of a public market and a skateboard park in Madison. Soglin introduced a $192 million budget that includes more than $23 million in federal grants. Ninety-three percent the grant funds will be used for transportation,… Read more »
Logan’s might lose liquor license
Logan’s Madtown Restaurant and Bar could have its liquor license suspended or taken away after failing an audit that took place last July. Alcohol Policy Coordinator Mark Woulf said Madison Police Department requested an audit of Logan’s several months ago because they believed the facility was not operating as a restaurant under the… Read more »
Capitol police chief pledges crack down on protestors
The Capitol’s newly instated police chief may be cracking down on protesters following a series of recent complaints alleging protesters prevent the community from fully enjoying the Capitol building. According to Department of Revenue Spokesperson Stephanie Marquis, Police Chief David Erwin made clear his dedication to ensuring staff and visitors… Read more »
More police to patrol downtown after crime surge
An increase in crime in downtown Madison may lead to a higher concentration of police and different policing tactics. According to Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, crime increased significantly on the 600 block of University Avenue and various areas of State Street. He said this activity has mostly been from gang-related… Read more »
Montee Ball injured in University Avenue attack
University of Wisconsin football running back Montee Ball suffered head injuries after he was attacked on University Avenue early Wednesday morning, according to a Madison Police Department report. According to an MPD report, the 21-year-old was attacked by five black men while walking on the 500 block of University Avenue… Read more »
Soglin asks city for preliminary budget cut ideas
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin is asking city agencies to propose suggestions for placement of five percent budget cut in hopes of closing the budget gap for next year. Soglin said he estimates the budget gap next year will be $10 million. He said right now he does not have any… Read more »
City council passes move-in voter registration
An ordinance passed by Madison’s City Council that will allow city residents access to voter registration forms through their residence has struck controversy with local landlords. According to Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, the ordinance passed by City Council requires landlords to distribute change of address and new registration forms… Read more »
SAFEride cab service discontinued by administration
Although University of Wisconsin student government voted to keep the campus cab ride service in place, UW Transportation Services has discontinued the service. According to a UW statement, the last night SAFEride Cab rides were offered through the end of June. Although SAFEcab will be discontinued, the statement said students… Read more »
Investigation into near-campus shooting incident underway
Three victims were injured after a gunman fired shots into a crowd of approximately 100 people on the 600 block of University Avenue early Saturday morning, according to a Madison Police Department report. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said the incident occurred outside of Segredo and Johnny-O’s. He said the… Read more »
Southside project highlights overlooked recreation
Students hoping to forge a bridge between the South Madison community and the University of Wisconsin campus have created and overseen a project to increase awareness and accessibility to restaurants in the area. The mission of Savor South Madison, a project launched by UW students enrolled in a School of… Read more »
Safer Mifflin met with mixed reviews
.prezi-player { width: 550px; } .prezi-player-links { text-align: center; } Mixed feelings over this year’s Mifflin Street Block Party stemmed from increased arrests and stricter rules, but an overall safer atmosphere. Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said as of 5 p.m. Saturday, there were 282 arrests that were almost… Read more »
UDC hears plan for downtown culinary school
The city’s Urban Design Commission took up a proposed design for a new culinary school at Madison College’s downtown campus for the first time Wednesday. Strang Associates Vice President Peter Tan presented the design plan for the culinary school, which would include three levels and one underground level in a… Read more »
MPD warns nearby schools against Mifflin
As officials continue to promote a stricter version of the Mifflin Street Block Party, the Madison Police Department recently informed 11 surrounding universities of its stringent guidelines and expectations for party participants. According to MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain, the department sent emails to a number of University of Wisconsin System… Read more »
Dane County gets lukewarm grades on air quality test
A new report gave Dane County marginal reviews for air quality, although the county still ranked within national standards. An annual report by the American Lung Association gave the country a failing grade for short-term particle pollution but awarded an A for ozone pollution, according to Wisconsin ALA spokesperson Dona… Read more »
West Johnson, Gorham could become 2-way streets
The long-debated discussion surrounding whether to convert two downtown streets to two-way may soon come to a head in Madison’s City Council. The City Council may decide as soon as May whether to convert Gorham and West Johnson Streets to two-way during reconstruction set to occur in 2014, according to… Read more »
City officials, MPD caution students on campus safety
A public forum held by several city officials Wednesday evening shed light on the rash of crimes in recent months near University of Wisconsin residential areas that have sparked concerns over campus safety.Noting there has been a 50 percent increase in burglaries and muggings from January to March, members of… Read more »
City Council stands firm on closing Occupy site
After a lengthy debate at its meeting Tuesday evening, Madison’s City Council voted against allowing Occupy Madison to extend its campground permit on the 800 block of East Washington Avenue. The council ultimately opposed a proposal by Ald. Marsha Rummel, District 6, which would allow the organization to remain on East Washington… Read more »
Commission divided on revamping Mifflin area
Plans for expanding the Mifflin neighborhood from a strictly student-residential area to one including commercial office buildings sparked controversy among the Plan Commission at a Wednesday night meeting. Commission members disagreed about whether the economic benefits are worth changing the neighborhood’s character. Bill Fruhling, principal planner for the City’s Department of Planning… Read more »
women in business more prevalent
Wisconsin has recently seen a staunch increase in the number of women business owners despite a struggling economic atmosphere. According to Wendy Baumann, president of the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation, an organization that promotes business learning, women have played a major role in creating new jobs in Wisconsin by… Read more »
Suspect arrested in Planned Parenthood bombing
Police arrested a suspect last Tuesday in a bombing incident at a Planned Parenthood facility in Grand Chute, Wis. According to a statement released by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, a “small, homemade explosive device” was placed on an outdoor windowsill of the facility April 1. The device caused a small… Read more »
Experts claim Wis. leads in innovation
Some experts are linking ongoing research and medical advancements directly to health care innovations and improvements in the economy throughout the state. According to Tom Still, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, Wisconsin can attribute much of its success in medical advancements to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which has ranked… Read more »
UHS free condoms draws response from Nass
A state representative is criticizing the university’s decision to hand out free condoms and sunscreen to University of Wisconsin students as a reminder to stay safe over spring break. Rep. Stephen Nass, R-Whitewater, said the campaign by University of Health Services to hand out bags of lip balm, condoms and… Read more »
Police calls have increased since ALDO revisions
A review of changes made to a city alcohol density ordinance to allow for increased flexibility in opening new taverns in Madison’s downtown, found while the changes may have given a boost to entertainment venues, they coincided with increased numbers of police calls in the area. At the Wednesday meeting… Read more »
Prosser: colleagues must recuse themselves to retain integrity in justice’s disciplinary case
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser is asking that his colleagues recuse themselves in the consideration of the disciplinary case filed against him last week, a move that could put an end to the case entirely if successful. Prosser is accused of choking his colleague, Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, during… Read more »
Madison officials begin search for invasive species
The City of Madison has begun its annual search for an insect predator that is responsible for killing ash trees across the nation. According to Madison Parks spokesperson Laura Whitmore, the culprit of these tree killings is the emerald ash borer insect. The insects’ larvae kill trees by tunneling into… Read more »
UW researchers make strides in eye growth through stem cells
University of Wisconsin scientists unveiled groundbreaking research Tuesday which led to their ability to create eye structures from human stem cells. After a year of research in the UW Waisman Center, ophthalmology professor David Gamm and his team were able to produce chemical retinal structures from stem cells that were… Read more »
After a successful first year, B-cycle plans to expand
After a successful year providing transportation to tourists visiting Madison, the city’s bicycle sharing program is planning to expand further across the city to better accommodate its users. Downtown Madison, Inc. President Susan Schmitz said the goal for Madison B-cycle is to push the service out of the downtown area… Read more »
Occupy movement looks to future with permit’s expiration
Despite a permit expiration date set for the end of April, members of Occupy Madison have no plans of relocating their protests from their current site on East Washington Avenue. According to Mayor Paul Soglin’s spokesperson Katie Crawley, there is no chance for a renewal of the protesting permit allowing… Read more »
City sees first veto in nearly decade
In a move rarely seen by Madison city officials, Mayor Paul Soglin’s veto of a community center liquor license prompted City Council to unanimously override his decision. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said the mayor’s veto for Goodman Community Center was unanimously overridden under an ordinance requiring a two-thirds majority… Read more »
Report: children living in poverty on the rise in Wis.
A recent study found that, despite hopes for an economic recovery after a crippling recession, Wisconsin children are still waiting for relief from poverty. According to a study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, an organization dedicated to aiding disadvantaged children, more Wisconsin children live at or below the poverty… Read more »
City crime statistics see decline in 2011
Despite the threat of a growing heroin epidemic throughout the city, Madison’s crime rates significantly dropped in 2011, according to a Madison Police Department report. The report said crime rates in all major crime categories except for three decreased by 9.3 percent in 2011 from the previous year. The categories… Read more »
Bill would prevent use of mortgage funds on budget shortfall
State representatives proposed a bill Tuesday that would prevent Gov. Scott Walker from using mortgage settlement funds intended for Wisconsin citizens to fill a future lapse in the state budget. Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, proposed the bill with Rep. Tamara Grigsby, D-Milwaukee, on Tuesday. The bill would instead utilize the… Read more »
County judge will rehear constitutionality concerns on voter ID
A Madison judge will reconsider a request to halt the new voter ID law on grounds questioning the legislation’s constitutionality. The law, which requires Wisconsin voters to show a voter ID in order to receive a voting ballot, has raised many concerns with citizens and activists since its passage last… Read more »
Suspect in Friday’s homicide taken into custody
Police arrested a suspect reportedly involved in Dane County’s first homicide of the year early Wednesday morning. According to a Madison Police Department report, Edgar Salinas-Leal, 24, suspected of killing Darrell Ballweg, 38, was found at a vacant apartment in the 5800 block of Raymond Road at 3:50 a.m. MPD… Read more »
Thompson: federal workers must contribute to pensions
U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson unveiled a new policy proposal Wednesday that would order federal workers to contribute more to their retirement pensions and health insurance. According to a statement released by the Thompson campaign, Thompson, a Republican, cited a report released by the Congressional Budget Office that said federal… Read more »
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