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A watch Yu Chen was reportedly wearing as he was fatally struck by a UW Lifesaving boat could have recorded details including his location and speed, according to family members.

CITY NEWS

Evidence on windsurfer’s fatal collision with UW rescue boat reaches DA’s office, remains out of reach for family

By Gina Heeb | Nov. 1, 2017

The county is set to decide whether charges will be filed in the case of a windsurfer who was hit and killed on Lake Mendota by a UW-Madison safety boat, after a report on the incident reached the Dane County District Attorney’s office this week. Yu Chen, 43, sustained fatal injuries after he was struck May 31 by a UW Lifesaving boat, used for rescue operations on lakes serving UW-Madison and city.

Committee members voted along party lines to send legislation to the floor that would restrict public access to police body camera recordings.

STATE NEWS

Madison Democrat Chris Taylor criticizes new police body-cam legislation

By Will Husted | Nov. 1, 2017

Democratic lawmakers came out in opposition to a bill considered Wednesday that would make it more difficult for the public to access police body camera footage. The bill, authored by state Rep.

Legislators passed a pair of bills this week intended to curtail homelessness as the winter approaches.

STATE NEWS

State senate passes two bills to support the state’s homeless population

By Marissa Beaty | Nov. 1, 2017

A statewide council to fight homelessness would be created under a bill approved on a nearly unanimous vote Wednesday by the state Senate. The bill, one of two pieces of legislation targeting homelessness approved by the body, would create an Interagency Council on Homelessness and establish a pilot program that would give those experiencing chronic homelessness higher priority for federal housing choice vouchers. The council, chaired by Lieutenant Gov.

CAMPUS NEWS

Results of first campus climate survey show divide in perceptions of inclusivity

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 1, 2017

UW-Madison released results from its first-ever campus climate survey, and data told school officials what they already knew from anecdotes — underrepresented students have a significantly less positive perception of how welcoming the university is.

Students hurry away from Bascom after a man with a gun was reported at the Law Library.

CAMPUS NEWS

Man with gun reported on Bascom; police say report was 'erroneous' and no threat exists

By Noah Habenstreit and Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 1, 2017

A man with a gun has been reported at the Law Library in Bascom Mall, according to a UW-Madison WiscAlert issued at 11:44 a.m.

U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., sent letters to the State Department requesting more action in response to the death of a 20-year-old Wisconsinite.

STATE NEWS

Johnson, Baldwin call for further investigation of fatal blackout at Mexican resort

By Jessica Lipaz | Nov. 1, 2017

Wisconsin’s U.S. senators are requesting more information on an investigation surrounding the death of a 20-year-old Wisconsinite this summer in Mexico, amid multiple other reports of suspicious blackouts while drinking at resorts in the country. U.S.

CAMPUS NEWS

Sexual assault reported in residence hall

By Lawrence Andrea | Nov. 1, 2017

A sexual assault reportedly occurred in a southeast residence hall this past Saturday, according to a UW-Madison Crime Alert.

Under the current budget proposal, prison facilities at the City-County building downtown would be closed.

CITY NEWS

County officials nix raising jail renovation budget

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 31, 2017

Dane County is currently slated to pursue a $76 million proposal to modernize its prison system, but some officials worry that’s not enough.

CAMPUS NEWS

Retention and recruitment rates return to normal after UW experiences budget and tenure changes

By Kayla Huynh | Oct. 31, 2017

UW-Madison’s retention and recruitment of staff is returning to normal after the university faced budget cuts and tenure policy changes in the previous two years, according to a 2016-17 faculty recruitment efforts document.

The new Amazon package pickup center in Sellery Hall allows Prime members to receive one-day shipping options and return without packaging.

CAMPUS NEWS

Amazon facility in Sellery aims to make package delivery easier

By Lawrence Andrea | Oct. 31, 2017

If you’re tired of waiting for packages, don’t worry — an Amazon pickup point now open in Sellery Residence Hall plans to eliminate the wait for Prime customers.

CAMPUS NEWS

New student organization to help Chinese Americans celebrate culture

By Lawrence Andrea | Oct. 31, 2017

When Jacob Lu Peterson arrived on campus last year, he saw organizations for Japanese and Korean students, but did not see any representation for Chinese Americans.

CAMPUS NEWS

After lawsuits, Student Services Finance Committee updates policies and procedure for clarity

By Maggie Chandler | Oct. 30, 2017

After losing two Student Judiciary lawsuits criticizing their policies for determining student org eligibility, the Student Services Finance Committee made changes to their standing rules Monday night in an effort to streamline their procedures.

CITY NEWS

Man who reportedly attacked two UW-Madison students on, near campus charged

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 30, 2017

A 30-year-old man who was arrested earlier this month for attempting to abduct UW-Madison women on or near campus in two separate incidents was charged Monday in the cases.

UW Madison associate professor Jack Nitschke spoke Monday in Memorial Union on stress and the brain.

CAMPUS NEWS

Professor speaks on the brain, anxiety

By Lawrence Andrea | Oct. 30, 2017

Feeling especially stressed about your midterms? This is likely because your brain is used to these feelings.

Assembly Session, Right to work, Budget 2015

STATE NEWS

Following UW-Madison’s lead, state lawmaker wants to require free menstrual products in state buildings

By Noah Habenstreit | Oct. 30, 2017

After the successful introduction of a UW-Madison pilot program that put free menstrual products in university bathrooms, a state representative from Madison is once again attempting to implement a similar policy on a statewide level.

“I take the position that we shouldn’t have a special counsel at this time. We should let the [congressional] committees do their work,” U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said.

STATE NEWS

Ron Johnson: Special counsel Robert Mueller should resign

By Robyn Cawley | Oct. 30, 2017

Even after the first indictments were handed down Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., believes special counsel Robert Mueller should resign his post.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Milwaukee’s student union gets a failing grade — but students are looking to change that with an upcoming vote

By Maggie Chandler | Oct. 30, 2017

With a “D” rating for function and “F” for condition, the UW-Milwaukee student union has its problems, from a non-functioning elevator to plumbing failure that leaks from the kitchen into the Panther Shop. Now, students have the opportunity to change all of that.

In an effort to keep communities safe, police will visit homes of sex offenders on Halloween.

STATE NEWS

DOC plans to visit homes of sex offenders on Halloween

By Andy Goldstein | Oct. 29, 2017

Registered sex offenders could get a visit from the state Department of Corrections on Halloween night, as part of a program to keep young trick-or-treaters safe.

Ron Johnson-led bill protects rights of whistleblowers.

STATE NEWS

Trump signs whistleblower protection bill named after Wisconsin doctor

By Emily Curtis | Oct. 29, 2017

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Thursday, authored by Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, intended to protect whistleblowers reporting on illicit activities within government agencies. The bill, created by Johnson with support from U.S.

Bishop Robert Morlino came under fire last week after the Madison Catholic Diocese sent an email encouraging priests to think “thoroughly and prudently” about whether gay parishioners are eligible for funeral services.

CITY NEWS

Thousands sign petition to remove Madison bishop for ‘hateful behavior’ toward LGBTQ community

By Gina Heeb | Oct. 29, 2017

A petition to remove the leader of Madison’s Catholic community — who last week emailed local priests a list of “considerations” to use when deciding whether or not gay individuals are eligible to receive funeral services — has received thousands of signatures since it started circulating Thursday.