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H 77°, L 54°Madison restaurants received a reality check Tuesday after a dining guide for the city ranked 139 local restaurants based on how they treat their employees. The dining guide rates restaurants by awarding up to seven stars in areas like wages for tipped and non-tipped employees, health care benefits, paid days off, sick days and… Read more »
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New apartment complex on W. Dayton Street in the works
The development of a new 12-story apartment complex has been proposed as part of redeveloping downtown Madison’s rental housing. Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said the apartment complex would be located on the 200 block of North Broom Street and the 400 blocks of West Dayton and West Johnson streets… Read more »
Four more alders will not seek re-election
Four more of the 20-member Madison City Council members have announced they will not seek re-election for another two-year term. Ald. Brian Solomon, District 10; Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12; Ald. Larry Palm, District 15; and Ald. Jill Johnson, District 16, are calling it an end to their time in… Read more »
Commission votes down housing proposal
A city of Madison commission failed to approve the construction of a seven-story student housing unit near Langdon Street Monday night. The nearly 17,000-square foot housing unit was proposed to be built on Henry Street and Iota Court and would have been adjacent the Chi Psi Fraternity house, but the Landmarks… Read more »
Signs of foul play present after moped catches fire
A moped caught fire outside a campus residence Tuesday morning, according to a Madison Fire Department report. Firefighters were sent to the scene of 625 Mendota Ct. in response to a call from the moped’s owner at around 11 a.m, just after his roommate told him his moped was on… Read more »
City experiences increase in pollution levels
The air quality alert issued over the weekend by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resourses for eastern and south-central Wisconsin expired Monday afternoon. DNR Land Records Officer Ann Runyard said the department alerted 18 counties Sunday, citing high levels of fine particle pollution. Runyard said people most affected by fine… Read more »
Temporary day shelter to open after Thanksgiving
A temporary day shelter for the homeless will open the Monday after Thanksgiving, thanks to a vote of approval from the Dane County Board of Supervisors. The shelter will be located at the former Lussier Teen Center at 827 E. Washington Ave. Dianne Hesselbein, Dane County Supervisor, District 9, said the county… Read more »
Campus committee heads development projects
The Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee met Monday night to consider future projects on campus and updates on existing projects. Committee member Gary Brown led the discussion about future projects, which included the development of a music performance facility and bringing an art warehouse back to the University of Wisconsin… Read more »
Officer shoots, kills suspected burglar
A man was shot and killed by a Madison police officer early Friday morning during a physical confrontation in connection to a residential burglary on the 500 block of South Baldwin Street. According to a statement by the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, the deceased has been identified as Paul… Read more »
Man arrested for hitting another with fire extinguisher
A man was arrested Thursday night after hitting another man in the head with a fire extinguisher Monday. According to a Madison Police Department statement, the suspect has been identified as Javonte Woods, 22, of Madison. Woods was charged with disorderly conduct while armed and battery while armed. The incident… Read more »
Madison woman reports fraud after Craigslist transaction
A Madison woman received fake money after selling her computer monitor on Craigslist. According to a Madison Police Department statement, the woman advertised a like-new monitor for $120 on Craigslist and was contacted by a man who was willing to pay the full price. She met with the man near… Read more »
UW Law School launches Veteran Law Center
The University of Wisconsin Law School will launch its new Veterans Law Center this Thursday, aimed at providing legal assistance to Dane County veterans. Ann Zimmerman, pro bono director for UW Law School, said an open house will be held Thursday to celebrate the launch. She said the first clinic… Read more »
Man arrested for burglary
The Madison Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to an apartment burglary Friday morning. Jai D. Patterson, 26, of Madison was charged in the case with burglary and possession of heroin, as well as felony bail jumping and a warrant-causing injury while OWI, according to an MPD statement. The… Read more »
Mayor advocates for early voting
Mayor Paul Soglin held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to promote early and absentee voting in the 2012 presidential election, as well as the importance of voting in the city of Madison. Soglin said this year’s early voting numbers have far surpassed the 2008 election’s in terms of total ballots… Read more »
Two attacked outside Lucky’s Bar
Two 21-year-old Madison residents suffered injuries after being attacked outside Lucky’s Bar on Regent Street early Saturday morning. According to a Madison Police Department statement, one suspect in the case, Jason Siebecker, 19, of Mauston, Wis., has been arrested for alleged battery, resisting and underage consumption of alcohol. The victims… Read more »
Two report sexual assaults over weekend
A Baraboo teen was sexually assaulted by a man claiming to be dressed as Hugh Hefner late Saturday night, according to Madison police. The incident occurred on the 20th block of South Mills Street at 11 pm, according to a Madison Police Department statement. MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain said the… Read more »
Van Hollen asks appeals court to not enforce court ruling
State lawyers filed a motion Thursday, asking a state appeals court to allow Wisconsin’s collective bargaining law to remain in effect while it is being reviewed. Dane County Circuit Judge Juan B. Colas suspended Act 10 on the grounds it violates both state and federal freedom of speech and freedom… Read more »
Committee denies Overture funding
The amendment to give $900,000 back to the Overture Center after the initial proposed budget cut its funding by $1 million failed at the Board of Estimates Monday night. The restoration of money to make up for the initial proposed cuts would be funded by borrowing $400,000 of the remaining… Read more »
Homeless travel idea criticized
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposal to give money to homeless persons wishing to leave the city in order to reconnect with relatives in other communities is now drawing criticism from several city officials. Soglin said the $25,000 plan, which would be included in the 2013 budget, would give homeless people… Read more »
Vilas Zoo receives donations for Animal Health Center
The Henry Vilas Zoo has plans to build a 6,000-square-foot Animal Health Center that will be entirely funded through donations and money raised by Friends of the Zoo. Anna Reynolds, executive director of Friends of the Zoo, said the $2.7 million facility scheduled to open in May would allow animals… Read more »
Metro Transit fare increase
Metro Transit proposed its first increase in bus fares in three years, a measure the organization’s general manager says is necessary to fill a budget gap. Metro Transit revealed the proposal, which would raise bus fares from $2 to $2.25 for adult one-time cash fares, at the Board of Estimates meeting Tuesday night. Mayor… Read more »
Student reports robbery, assault on Regent Street
A University of Wisconsin student reported a robbery and assault that occurred on Regent Street early Saturday morning to the Madison Police Department on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Regent Street near Park Street and involved a 19-year-old female who was walking alone after parting with… Read more »
Man injured on West Dayton Street over weekend
An intoxicated man suffered a broken nose and jaw as a result of a fight with another man downtown early Saturday morning, according to Madison police. The incident occurred on the 400 block of West Dayton Street at 2:44 a.m., according to a Madison Police Department statement. MPD Spokesperson Joel… Read more »
Plan Commission approves apartment proposal
The City Plan Commission approved the construction of a five-story, multi-use building Monday night. The new building will be located on the corner of the 500 block of South Park Street in place of Ideal Body Shop. Craig Enzenroth, president of Gallina Construction Company, said the project consists of a… Read more »
Nearly 300 participate Brittany Run
Nearly 300 walkers and runners participated in the third annual “Brittany Run” Saturday, a 5K run/walk to remember 21-year-old Brittany Zimmermann, a University of Wisconsin student who was murdered in her apartment on West Doty Street four years ago. The purpose of the event is to raise money for Madison… Read more »
New tea bar expands from Minnesota to State Street
A new franchise tea bar with more than five established locations has expanded to Wisconsin, opening its first location outside Minnesota. Located on 430 State St. where Taste of Tibet used to be, Steepery Tea Bar was destined to move outside Minnesota, CEO Nick Nguyen said. He said he always… Read more »
Green Bay man gets 2 1/2 years for Mifflin stabbing
A Green Bay man was sentenced Friday to two and a half years in prison for stabbing another man at the Mifflin Street Block Party in 2011. According to Wisconsin Circuit Court files, Colin Rosenow, 23, was found guilty due to a no contest plea of first degree recklessly endangering… Read more »
Mayor proposes tax revisions for Madison
Following Mayor Paul Soglin’s presentation of potential revisions to Madison’s taxing policies, a city committee convened Tuesday to evaluate the new options.In a statement from Soglin, the mayor said he was interested in reviewing Madison’s tax incremental financing policy for several reasons, including reflecting changes in real estate markets, maximizing net new construction and… Read more »
Woman groped on North Frances Street over weekend
Police reported on Monday that a 21-year-old female was sexually assaulted while walking downtown over the weekend, bringing another incident in the area that has seen an increase in crime. According to a report from the Madison Police Department, the victim was assaulted at 4:14 a.m. Saturday morning. “The victim… Read more »
City committee approves later hours for State Street cabs
After a threat of a change in the law this summer, a city committee voted Wednesday to allow taxicabs to continue cruising State Street for potential passengers through the evening and early morning hours.Under the new rules recommended to the City Council by the Transit and Parking Commission, taxicabs can… Read more »
Board approves safety, security grants
The Board of Estimates focused their efforts on the presentation and approval of a series of grants geared toward improving Madison’s security and public safety on Monday.The board authorized the mayor, city clerk and chief of police with the Fiscal Year 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in… Read more »
Resnick proposes replacement to SAFEcab
The idea of a downtown rapid taxi service has been introduced to replace the missing services from SAFEcab after it was discontinued last summer. Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8, recently proposed the idea of a new taxi service downtown and said it would be highly successful for students and residents… Read more »
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