Drunk man breaks into Capitol after scaling outer wall
Oct. 11, 2012A Minnesota man is facing property damage and building entry charges after allegedly attempting to break into Madison’s state Capitol building Sunday.
A Minnesota man is facing property damage and building entry charges after allegedly attempting to break into Madison’s state Capitol building Sunday.
A proposed increase in Metro Transit bus fare will not affect student bus passes in 2013 but could potentially affect the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s negotiations with Metro Transit when their contracts are up for renewal.
The City of Madison could face legal action from a Wisconsin group for placing an official ban on panhandling on State Street, which the group called a violation of the First Amendment.
Madison’s police chief clarified the rules Monday regarding parade permits and how the Madison Police Department handles police presence during special events.
Madison police arrested one woman after officers arrived at a State Street bar early Sunday morning to find several women engaged in a street brawl.
The 42nd annual Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival concluded a weekend's worth of events with a march up State Street Sunday after Mayor Paul Soglin repealed a mandatory additional fee for police overtime.
Police said texting while driving led to the death of a 2012 World Dairy Expo prize-winning Jersey cow on Saturday night.
Voter registration in Madison continues to increase as the Nov. 6 election approaches, according to a city official.
A county official announced Friday a new initiative aimed at cleaning up lakes in Dane County.
Despite a conflict with the Madison Police Department over proper permit documentation, the 42nd annual Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival will continue as planned from Thursday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 7.
Mifflin Neighborhood Association members discussed a proposed student apartment building on North Bedford Street Thursday.
Students and other Freakfest attendees will see a different arrest policy at this year’s event in addition to a decreased police presence on State Street, police announced at a city meeting Wednesday.
City officials approved plans for one downtown apartment building and heard two new development proposals for the downtown and campus areas Wednesday night.
Due to a visit from President Barack Obama Thursday, Madison residents should keep several road closures in mind when navigating the city, especially on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Students and downtown residents will now be able to vote in the Nov. 6 election and shop for groceries in the same building.
A Dane County judge ruled Tuesday three University of Wisconsin-Madison students accused of attacking Badger running back Montee Ball could stand trial on felony battery charges.
After five years of planning, a city committee unanimously approved new zoning codes and maps Monday, which could affect downtown areas currently occupied by students.
Police arrested a man for burglarizing a candy store on State Street and stealing an employee’s possessions Monday.
Students could see a multi-purpose building on the 300 block of West Johnson Street in the future, which developers say could change the street’s atmosphere from a campus and student-driven area to a more urban neighborhood.
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Monday his $522 million budget for 2013 will focus on funding programs that support health and human services.