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Community remains concerned with revised State Street proposal

Recall makes history, but future still unclear

 Organizers in the effort to recall Gov. Scott Walker and four Republican State Senators delivered an estimated 1.9 million signatures in the most participated-in recall effort in American history. But several significant issues must be resolved before recall elections actually occur.

Republicans react to potential recall elections

With a potential recall election looming, Gov. Scott Walker and his supporters are preparing to counter Democratic efforts against him and defend his record.

Students working to rewrite ASM constitution

Members of different student groups from across campus are working to rewrite the Associated Students of Madison Constitution, a move that could alter the makeup and structure of student government at UW-Madison.

Voter IDs available Monday

In response to the new Wisconsin Voter ID law that requires voters to present valid state-issued photo identification at the polls, the Union South's Wiscard office will distribute UW-Madison voter ID cards to those who present a valid Wiscard.

Frida’s restaurant closes permanently after shooting

State Street's Frida Mexican Grill is permanently closed following a shooting at the restaurant on New Year's Eve.

Chancellor from Vietnam War era dies

Former UW-Madison Chancellor Hugh Edwin Young, who led the university during the turbulent Vietnam War era, passed away Jan. 2 at the age of 94.

Community unites to aid victims of fire

Neighboring churches, once at odds over construction plans, have come together to aid displaced residents of the Porchlight Transitional Housing Complex after the building was damaged in a fire this month.

Kathleen Falk first to announce potential gubernatorial candidacy

Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk became the first of many potential candidates to declare their candidacy in the likely recall election of Gov. Scott Walker.

Suspicious package causes scare in student neighborhood

Workers at the UW-Madison Primate Center evacuated the building Jan. 10 as police investigated a suspicious package that was later determined to be non-hazardous.

Biochemistry building evacuated, one injured after chemical spill

A hazardous materials crew, police officers, ambulances and fire trucks responded to a chemical spill in a UW-Madison biochemistry laboratory after a graduate student spilled a highly flammable solvent, injuring one person.

Amid misconduct allegations, athletic official resigns

UW-Madison officials are investigating allegations of misconduct that preceded senior associate athletic director John Chadima's resignation in early January, although they have been tight-lipped about the allegations.

Budget cuts force UW-Madison to cut physical education courses

In the latest change resulting from statewide budget cuts to the UW System, UW-Madison's School of Education will soon stop offering several of its one-credit physical education courses, according to the Capital Times.

UW scientist delays controversial avian flu research

Authors of recent controversial research to modify the H5N1 virus, known as the avian flu, decided to take a 60-day pause from their work Friday to explain its benefits in the midst of negative media attention.

Walker recall organizers deliver 1 million signatures against governor

The drive to gather enough signatures to force a recall of Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and four Republican State Senators culminated in a rally Tuesday where organizers announced they had collected approximately 1.9 million signatures.

Bomb squad investigates suspicious package near campus

The Orchard Street and Capitol Court area were determined safe after bomb squad investigated suspicious bottles Tuesday afternoon.

Ward announces team to investigate Chadima allegations

Chancellor David Ward announced the names of four individuals to review allegations of misconduct against former Senior Associate Athletic Director John Chadima Monday.

Special committee to address moped parking issues

While UW-Madison has moped parking rules in place including a parking program requiring moped owners to purchase annual permits and park in designated areas, there are virtually no laws regarding off-campus moped parking, according to Mayor Paul Soglin.

Two injured after early-morning downtown shooting

A shooting at The Frida Mexican Grill early Sunday morning resulted in two injured.

Student allegedly attacked Downtown

A man attempted to mug a 19-year-old female UW-Madison student early Wednesday morning as she was returning home alone from studying at library on campus, reminiscent of two attacks that occurred in July.