Police arrested three suspects in a shooting that occurred near University Houses in Eagle Heights Tuesday, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Assistant’s Association voted Monday to support a UW-Madison environmental group’s cause to persuade the university to end its investments in fossil fuel interests.
Madison police are searching for a gunman responsible for three separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night in the Verona area, Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain told the Wisconsin State Journal.
Following criticism from fellow legislators, state Rep. Duey Stroebel, R-Saukville, amended his bill Tuesday that would limit when voters can cast in-person absentee ballots.
The Wisconsin state Senate unanimously passed a bill to create the Wisconsin Fast Forward program Tuesday, which aims to increase state employment numbers.
A gun control survey released by The Wisconsin Professional Police Association, a neutral organization on gun control, showed most Wisconsinites would support tightening the state’s gun control laws.
Campus-area alderperson candidate Christian Hansen confirmed Monday he plans to drop out of the race for Common Council’s District 8 seat due to events related to personal finances.
The Faculty Senate heard reports Friday on the progress of two campus initiatives, Educational Innovation and changes to university alcohol policy, both of which received criticism from various faculty members.
City officials approved an apartment proposal requiring the demolition of three residence buildings Monday despite concerns about affordable housing in the area.
At an Associated Students of Madison Diversity Committee meeting Monday, members announced a new university policy will officially go into effect next semester allowing students to change how their name appears in different locations around campus.
The owner of a popular late night food cart is concerned the city is not helping ensure the future of his business, but a city official said the Vending Oversight Committee is working to reach a compromise.
Police released a report Monday detailing an attempted robbery on the north side of campus in February, around the same time a similar string of muggings were reported on the south side of campus.
At an Associated Students of Madison Legislative Affairs meeting Monday, student leaders highlighted the potential penalties UW System students could face when reporting violent crimes or emergency situations while intoxicated if the Responsible Action bill is passed by the state legislature.
A state representative plans to reform and simplify Wisconsin’s tax codes later this spring in an attempt to lower income taxes.
One morning this winter, John, a resident at Porchlight’s Drop-in Shelter for men, was outside when a woman came walking down the alleyway headed straight for the back door. He said she had likely been outside all night long, and wanted something for breakfast.
Madison police arrested a man Thursday night in connection to a battery that took place outside of a bar on the 400 block of West Gilman Street, according to a Madison police report.
The lengthy John Doe investigation officially came to a close Feb. 21 with no charges filed against Gov. Scott Walker, according to a release Friday from Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm.
Police are holding a drunk driver and a pedestrian responsible for an accident that occurred near campus early Sunday, according to Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4.
The Madison Police Department has reviewed 15 different complaints about an officer currently under investigation by the United States Department of Justice since hiring him in 1997, according to police records released Friday.
University, state and federal officials are investigating the cause of a Thursday fire on the fourth floor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical Sciences building.
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