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Concealed carry vetoed, back to state Legislature

Gov. Jim Doyle delivered on his promised veto Friday following the passage of concealed carry legislation, officially rejecting Senate Bill 403. 

Bill gives 8-year-olds gun rights

The state Assembly passed legislation Friday that would allow 8-year-olds to be legally permitted to operate loaded hunting weapons. 

Amended concealed carry bill passes through Senate

The Wisconsin state Senate voted 28-5 Tuesday to adopt a new proposed amendment to concealed carry legislation in an attempt to make the bill more palatable to Democrats.  

Madison responds critically to proposed concealed carry

Wisconsin's concealed carry bill may be soon become law, but it is running into some stiff opposition in Madison. 

Fresh gadgets for the holidays

Egg and Muffin Toaster (Back to Basics, $49.99) 

Assassins

After waking up to the ear-splitting sound of his alarm clock, an immediate feeling of paranoia rushed through Pat's blood stream. 

Problems linger as 10-year program to reduce UW’s drinking habits draws to close

After 10 years of alcohol education programming, the project known as PACE: Reducing the Consequences of High-Risk Drinking, will no longer have funding from university grants. Over the past decade, PACE has worked together with university officials, UW-Madison and City of Madison Police, the City Council and many other organizations and committees to offer alcohol-free opportunities for university students.  

Concealed carry debate goes late into night, many proposed amendments fail

Amid heated and lengthy debates that dragged into the early morning hours, Republican lawmakers rejected numerous amendments preceeding a vote which, as of press time, was expected to pass the concealed carry bill. 

City Council tables keg registration, approves USquare plan, wireless access

Environmentalists criticize Blount St. coal plant pollution

A public hearing Monday night to address concerns over pollution from the Blount Street power plant on Madison's east side ignited a debate over the plant's environmental impact. 

State Republicans to probe state Department of Natural Resources

aWhen carpenter Mike Rodrian decided to build a $40,000 shed on his land, he had no idea his project would become the subject of a heated political debate. 

U.S. Supreme Court may rule federal grants justify campus military recruiter presence

A recent U.S. Supreme Court case has propelled the issue of military recruitment on university campuses, an ongoing controversy at UW-Madison, onto a national stage.  

Gov. candidate vows to restore state’s values

U.S. Congressman Mark Green, R-Green Bay, told students he isn't running a traditional gubernatorial campaign, but rather 'is leading a movement in Wisconsin to make it the great state it once was' at a College Republican club meeting Tuesday night.  

Letter to the Editor: Concealed carry law is dangerous

I am a police officer with the City of Racine Police Department and a part-time police officer for another community in Racine County. This is strictly my opinion, and I am not speaking on behalf of the communities or law enforcement agencies that employ me.  

Other sports deserve fandom

It seems there is a sense on this campus that if you are admitted to this university, you are in turn permitted to call yourself a Badger fan. Many seem to think that season tickets to football games and knowing what comes first, a fast or slow-motion wave, allows you to enter the halls of Badger fandom.  

Police support lends ammo to concealed carry supporters

Newfound police support could decide the future of a state concealed carry bill with the addition of an amendment that allows police access to a database of gun-permit holders during traffic stops. 

Gubernatorial campaign cash linked to indicted officials

The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign announced Monday that all three of the states' gubernatorial candidates have received campaign contributions from donors that have been linked to extortion, fraud or bribery. 

Buying multiple kegs would be illegal under new law

Buying more than one keg of beer could become illegal in Madison if a proposed keg registration ordinance is passed. 

UW religious debate reaches Wis. lawmakers

In a situation that may strain the relationship between church and state in Wisconsin, UW System officials appealed to the state attorney general Monday for her input on a UW policy that forbids resident assistants from holding religious functions in dormitories.  

Proposed keg registration law encounters skepticism

A proposed city ordinance that would necessitate keg registration has many local residents alarmed.