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About 300 law enforcement officials will be working Freakfest this year.

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A cheat sheet for attending Freakfest

By Brandon Brown | Oct. 26, 2017

Each October, Freakfest takes over downtown Madison — here’s what you need to know before the event takes place Saturday. The Madison Police Department will deploy about 300 officials, including special event staff and university police, Central District Police Captain Jason Freedman said at a Thursday press conference. Additionally, all firearms and any item that security or police may see as dangerous are prohibited, according to the event’s website.

Bishop Robert Morlino, who heads the Catholic community in Madison, supports the email, according to Pray Tell.

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Catholic leaders in Madison suggest ‘guidelines’ for funerals for gay individuals, leaked email shows

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 25, 2017

It also says there should be “no mention” of the “partner” in any religious text or by funeral leaders. Additionally, a priest or parish involved with a funeral of a gay individual should not be listed in any public obituary that also lists the partner.

The 600 block of University Avenue encompasses several bars popular with students.

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Police deploy pepper spray before arresting three men in University Avenue disturbance

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 23, 2017

Madison police used pepper spray this weekend to break up a fight before arresting three men outside a popular strip of downtown bars this weekend. A “large” fight broke out on the 600 block of University Avenue early Saturday morning, Madison Police Department Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain said in an incident report.

The Beacon, Madison’s new homeless day resource center, could receive additional funds from the city if a budget amendment is accepted.

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New downtown homeless day shelter could receive a boost from the city council

By Ellie Borstad | Oct. 23, 2017

Downtown Madison’s new homeless day resource center could receive an additional $40,000 if a finance committee gives the go-ahead to an amendment to the city budget.

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Man suffers ‘significant head injuries’ in State Street robbery

By Noah Habenstreit | Oct. 22, 2017

Howard D. Eskridge, a 29-year-old Madison resident, was arrested after he allegedly punched the victim multiple times in the head and stole his cell phone, according to an MPD incident report.

New standard operating procedures at the Madison Police Department aim to make the use of lethal force a “last resort.”

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Lethal force should be last resort, new Madison police guidelines say

By Robin Cawley | Oct. 19, 2017

The Madison Police Department has changed their policy on using lethal forces, now requiring officers to deplete all other resources before the use of firearms.

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Could downtown jail renovations contribute to racial inequality? Many community members think so

By Ellie Borstad and Adam Maisto | Oct. 19, 2017

Dane County community members packed into a hearing before county officials Wednesday night, sparring over a proposed $75.2 million jail renovation project. The jail has been highly scrutinized in the past, with some noting dwindling building conditions and a lack of resources for prisoners.

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Homeless man brutally beats woman who opened her downtown home to him

By Brandon Brown | Oct. 18, 2017

A homeless man allegedly battered a woman in her West Gilman Street apartment early this month after she allowed him to stay with her. Police arrested William M.

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More than 20 cars vandalized with swastikas at Madison dealership

By Noah Habenstreit | Oct. 17, 2017

Swastikas were carved onto the hoods of more than 20 vehicles in a Madison car dealership lot.

Students can learn about the leases they sign through the Tenant Resource Center.

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As renting laws shift, resource center hosts tenant-landlord seminars

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 17, 2017

Tenant-landlord laws change a lot in Wisconsin. An upcoming seminar wants to keep the community up to date. The Tenant Resource Center will be hosting seminars next week to educate the community on renting laws.

A UW-Madison student told police she is concerned she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house on Langdon Street.

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UW-Madison student says she may have been sexually assaulted at frat house

By Noah Habenstreit | Oct. 16, 2017

A UW-Madison student said she is “concerned she may have been sexually assaulted” at fraternity house Thursday night.

Police responded to six opioid-related incidents in Madison this weekend.

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Weekend of drug-related incidents puts spotlight on opioid crisis in Madison

By Adam Maisto | Oct. 15, 2017

Madison police responded to six opioid-related incidents over the weekend, the latest chapter in the city’s prolonged battle against the nationwide opioid epidemic.

Terry D. Fay, a 50-year-old Madison resident, was arrested for sexual assault of a minor Friday.

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Madison elementary school teacher arrested for sexual assault of former student

By Katie Kalvelage | Oct. 15, 2017

A Madison elementary school teacher turned himself in to police Friday after being accused of sexually assaulting a student repeatedly five years ago.

A 21-year-old man was knocked unconscious Saturday morning after a dispute over a missing jacket.

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Langdon Street brawl leaves man with skull fracture

By Noah Habenstreit and Gina Heeb | Oct. 15, 2017

A 21-year-old man suffered a brain bleed and skull fracture after being knocked out near campus early Saturday morning.

MPD Chief Mike Koval said splitting up the current West District will help city police be more responsive.

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Madison will soon have new police station and district

By Robyn Cawley | Oct. 12, 2017

Construction began this fall on the Madison Police Department’s newest station, located on the city’s near west side.

A jury found that Darrick Anderson, 24, was responsible for the death of Andrew Nesbitt and was not suffering from any mental disease.

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Perpetrator of gruesome stabbing death sentenced to life in prison

By Noah Habenstreit | Oct. 12, 2017

The man who killed a downtown resident by stabbing him more than 70 times in March was found guilty of first degree intentional homicide last week. On Wednesday, the jury rejected his insanity defense, and he was sentenced to life in prison.

Madison’s Equal Opportunities Commision recommended Thursday that both confederate monuments at Forest Hill cemetery be removed.

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Soglin under fire for decision to remove Confederate plaque

By Ellie Borstad | Oct. 11, 2017

Madison Mayor Paul Soglin joined many other local leaders across the U.S. when he ordered the removal of Confederate monuments following the racially charged events in Charlottesville in August. But some city officials are questioning if perhaps Soglin’s actions were too hasty.

Engine Company 1, a unit of the Madison Fire Department, just happened to come across an injured cyclist who needed help Sunday.

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Madison Fire Department stumbles upon State Street cyclist after he bonks head, needs stitches

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 10, 2017

A bicyclist suffered head injuries Sunday after wiping out on State Street — but luckily, a Madison Fire Department unit was closeby to help. The incident happened around 2:50 p.m., according to Madison Fire Department Public Information Officer Cynthia Schuster, on the 400 block of State Street. The cyclist needed to stop unexpectedly, but wasn’t able to unclip his feet from the bicycle pedals fast enough.

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As officials target violence, city sees four gun-related incidents in three days

By Adam Maisto | Oct. 10, 2017

Madison police responded to at least four weapons violations across the city within the past three days.

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Before you sign that lease, check this map of landlord complaints

By Peter Coutu and Gina Heeb | Oct. 10, 2017

City officials identified more than 1,500 housing and property maintenance issues in downtown Madison housing last year — did your apartment make the list?

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