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Common Council approves Overture private ownership

After countless hours of debate Madison's Common Council voted 14-5 to approve a plan for private ownership of the Overture Center.

The Top 10 News Stories of 2010

Letter to the Editor: Turning toward green energy produces increased costs

In a time filled with economic uncertainty, many of the green programs designed to reduce our environmental footprint have lost momentum as we try to revive our economy.

Overture Center employee files three ethics complaints against Mayor among others

Overture Center for the Arts theater technician Davin Pickell filed three ethics complaints this past week against Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Overture Center President Tom Carto and 201 State Foundation chairperson Deirdre Garton.

Lisa Link Peace Park officially re-opened

Madison residents and city officials attended the official re-opening of the Lisa Link Peace Park located at 400 State St. Saturday morning.

Gov. hopefuls clash on best path for the UW

Confronted with a state deficit of $2.7 billion and a rapidly approaching budget biennium, UW-Madison's future funding hinges on the decisions of Wisconsin's next governor.

Committee approves Edgewater conditions

Madison's Landmark Commission unanimously approved three conditions for the Edgewater Hotel project Monday.

Madison Fire Dept. responds to 14 outdoor fires Wednesday

Madison Firefighters dashed around Madison to put out 14 outdoor fires Wednesday.

Police not at fault for issuing $86,000 in party fines

By now most of you have heard about the party on North Brooks Street that was busted by the police and received thousands of dollars in fines. For those of you who haven't here is a little background:

Barrett and Walker both pledge to preserve transportation funds

Although they disagree on issues from health care to job creation, both gubernatorial candidates found common ground today when they pledged to the Transportation Development Association they would not raid their funds for other projects.

Bad driver sees the light: reforms, helps others

It is not too often that I actually drive my car around campus or even drive my car in general. Most of the time it serves as a resting place for leaves or something for snow to bury. It's just another thing I inadvertently waste my money on. In high school I actually got my driving privileges revoked due to the fact that I totaled two cars in one year, racked up the occasional speeding ticket and may or may not have caused some fender-benders. And yes, in the best stern Dad voice I can imitate, it is a ""privilege to operate a vehicle, not a right."" You would think after five years, two speeding tickets and three cars, I would trust myself to drive, but I don't entirely do yet, nor should anyone else.

Legalizing pot a smart move in tight economy

Legalizing pot a smart move in tight economy

Madison Ethics Board approves ordinance

In response to a complaint about Mayor Dave Cieslewicz's biking trip to Europe in April, the Madison Ethics Board voted Thursday in favor of an ordinance to establish conditions and procedures for a third party to pay for incumbents' permitted expenses.

'College Life' star and roomates face $86,000 in party fines

Gameday on Sept. 11, 2010 may have been a victorious win for the Wisconsin Badgers, but a dramatic loss for three UW-Madison students who face up to $86,000 in fines for allegedly distributing alcohol to minors.

Vending Committee talks campus food cart futures

The Madison Vendor Oversight Committee discussed street vendors in UW-Madison Southeast campus area Tuesday and said it will release its annual report by Friday.

New Lakeshore residence hall and food service facility on way to construction

The City of Madison Plan Commission unanimously approved a conditional use request to construct a new UW-Madison Lakeshore residence hall and food service facility Monday.

Walker's job creation plan: a colossal joke

With the November elections approaching, closely fought races at every level of Wisconsin politics are heating up. The majority of political debate has centered on job creation in light of Wisconsin's 8.1 percent unemployment rate, and the race for governor is proving no exception. Republican candidate Scott Walker and Democrat Tom Barrett have centered their campaigns on increasing employment as a means to improving the economy. Their plans for doing so, however, are far different.

Illegal immigration issues in guv's race

This summer has been full of controversial pieces of legislation, on both national and local levels. Perhaps the most controversial law passed was the Arizona immigration law. The law would give Arizona state law enforcement the right to enforce Federal immigration laws, and in some cases check for immigration status. Immigration is such a hot-button issue because it is important to everyone in America, even Wisconsinites.

Increasingly Obese Student Body Demands Escalator for Bascom Hill

As the percentage of portly UW students continues to increase for the forty-fifth straight year, the Madison Student Council has formally started a campaign to have an escalator built at the bottom of Bascom Hill to assist the increasingly diet-challenged student body.