Former President Barack Obama rallied in Milwaukee Friday to support Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the impending midterm election.
A man was fatally shot shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday in the Francis Street parking garage, according to Madison police.
UW-Madison will welcome a variety of guest speakers to discuss topics of inclusivity and wellness at the 18th Diversity Forum next week. Program directors, police officers, professors and others affiliated with UW-Madison will gather at Union South on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Sexual extortion, or “sextortion,” occurs when a victim who voluntarily shares sexual images finds themself threatened with the release of those materials unless they meet the blackmailer’s demands — many of which are sexual. The U.S. Federal Justice department identified sextortion as the fastest growing form of online bullying among children and teens.
A Madison woman lost $8,800 following a phone scam in which a man claimed to be part of the FBI.
The Center for Research on Early Childhood Education celebrated its opening on Wednesday, becoming the latest research department at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
After Trump’s health department proposed a change to administratively define gender as exclusively biological and unchangeable, transgender activists around the state are worried about the legal implications of erasure.
President Donald Trump held a rally Wednesday in Mosinee to encourage turnout for state Republicans in what could be a challenging midterm election for the party.
Over the past year, more than 70 Dane County children were reported to have elevated lead concentrations in their blood in what officials are calling “a public health concern,” according to a statement released Tuesday by the Dane County Public Health.
The FBI arrested a former Wisconsin congressional candidate Wednesday night after he attempted to buy a lethal dose of a radioactive substance via the internet with the intention to kill an unnamed individual, according to the bureau.
Taylor spoke to the importance of voting and activism by young, energized women.
The UW System celebrated inclusivity and diversity by honoring women of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community on their achievements Monday.
A Madison Metro bus plowed into a police station Tuesday afternoon after the driver suffered a medical emergency. The bus veered off the road and crashed into a brick wall housing trash cans outside the Madison Police Department’s North District Building just blocks from the airport. Police said the accident was likely caused by a medical emergency on the part of the driver, who was taken to the hospital.
An oral emergency contraceptive is now available for purchase in both student unions at UW-Madison, and at a lower cost than name-brand equivalents. EContra EZ, an emergency contraceptive pill, can now be purchased at the Badger Markets in Memorial Union and Union South for $13.
UWPD has partnered with Trek Bicycles to host a program on campus that will encourage safe cycling for students and community members.
In order to give the Adventure Learning Program more time to downsize its budget, the Student Services Finance Committee opted to table the organization’s budget approval hearing until Thursday.
Inspired by the recent “four days of terror,” when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 83 undocumented immigrants in Wisconsin, a diverse group of scholars met to discuss “What Makes America Great” in the context of immigration, race and the Trump administration Wednesday evening.
A group of 16 UW-Madison students gathered Monday night to discuss Domestic Violence within Undocumented Communities, an event sponsored by Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment and Dreamers of UW-Madison.
Gov. Scott Walker and running opponent Tony Evers tackled taxes, transportation and healthcare in their first debate Friday.
Two of Dane County’s school systems will receive state funding for school safety programs, Wisconsin Attorney Brad Schimel announced Monday.
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