Man punched in face after defending female friend
Sep. 12, 2012A Madison man received treatment for a possible broken nose and jaw after he engaged in a fight with a man who rudely commented on his female friend’s weight Sunday morning.
A Madison man received treatment for a possible broken nose and jaw after he engaged in a fight with a man who rudely commented on his female friend’s weight Sunday morning.
The city’s financial committee approved funding at their meeting Monday for a new initiative that could help keep cyclists off sidewalks in addition to further discussing Mayor Paul Soglin’s proposed 2013 Executive Capital Budget.
When Madison celebrates Freakfest 2012 on State Street Saturday, Oct. 27, University of Wisconsin-Madison students can expect to see Pennsylvanian rap star Mac Miller and electronica collective Big Gigantic take the main stages.
City transportation officials presented a preliminary study at an informational session Monday looking into the possibility of establishing Bus Rapid Transit as a supplement to Madison’s public transportation system.
Residents in the State-Langdon Neighborhood heard a proposal Monday for a new student apartment complex, which would require the demolition of three buildings.
A man allegedly sexually assaulted a Madison woman on the 4500 block of East Washington Avenue early Sunday.
A drunk driver disrupted Ironman Wisconsin athletes Sunday as he crashed through the course at North Park and Langdon Streets.
A Madison man called police after he discovered his car was broken into Sunday afternoon on the 300 block of South Brooks Street.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison chemistry professor crossed the finish line in just over nine hours Sunday at Madison’s annual Ironman triathlon, where thousands of family members, supporters and volunteers packed the streets to wildly cheer on approximately 2,900 competitors.
A local safety community group is hosting events in Dane County throughout the week to promote suicide awareness in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day Tuesday.
An unidentified suspect robbed a man on the 2300 block of University Avenue early Sunday morning.
A gunman allegedly attacked, robbed and sexually assaulted a 22-year-old woman on the 700 block of West Washington Avenue early Sunday morning.
The balance between historic buildings and new projects in downtown Madison came under discussion Wednesday night when city officials heard a proposal for a new student-oriented apartment complex slated for construction where three historic buildings currently stand.
At a press conference Wednesday regarding Madison’s 2013 capital budget, Mayor Paul Soglin discussed a request he made in July that all city department heads present an operating budget with a five percent reduction in spending.
Henry Vilas Zoo brought in three new animals, all native to Wisconsin, to join its facility after successfully rehabilitating them to health as part of its animal rescue efforts.
A drunk driver was unable to exit the State Street Campus Parking Garage on North Frances Street early Wednesday morning due to his high level of intoxication.
Within mere minutes of one another, three individuals were separately robbed and assaulted in the downtown area early Saturday morning, despite the city’s recent efforts to improve safety around campus.
Mayor Paul Soglin introduced his $192.1 million capital budget proposal for 2013 to the city council Tuesday, which includes funding for a new fire station and skate park.
Madison Fresh Market owner Jeff Maurer said he was “disappointed” after the city of Madison and private developer Urban Land Interests announced Tuesday they no longer plan to move forward with redevelopment plans for a property on the 800 block of East Washington Avenue.
Madison police arrested a man early Sunday morning who they say is involved in a gang for disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana on the 400 block of North Frances Street.