UW researchers study meteor fragment
By Gillian McBride and Kelsey Gunderson | Apr. 19, 2010UW-Madison researchers are currently studying what they believe to be a fragment of the meteor that passed over the Midwest last week.
UW-Madison researchers are currently studying what they believe to be a fragment of the meteor that passed over the Midwest last week.
A man was arrested and charged with first degree recklessly endangering safety Sunday morning after allegedly leading police officers on a car chase through Monona and into downtown Madison.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation narrowed the possible locations for a high-speed rail stop in Madison down to four Friday.
The state Assembly failed on a 47-47 vote early Friday morning to take up a resolution aiming to remove a state representative who was charged three times in one year for driving while intoxicated.
UW-Madison Union staff and students handed out plastic replica hard hats and magnets on Bascom Hill Thursday to remind students to ""Save the Date"" April 15, 2011—when the new south campus union building officially opens.
The Wisconsin state Assembly passed two significant bills Thursday to prohibit broadcasting 911 recordings and enact the C.O.R.E. Jobs Act to strengthen statewide employment.
The Downtown Coordinating Committee met Thursday to discuss the new Central Library renovation proposal along with new safety procedures being implemented in the downtown area.
The Landlord and Tenant Subcommittee voted Thursday in favor of requiring owners of multi-family dwellings to provide contact information for at least two responsible parties.
Many UW-Madison student organizations partnered to create the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Coalition to coordinate events in April with the goal of focusing student attention on the issue of sexual assault. One of those events, the Sexual Health Dance, takes place Friday.
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson said he will not challenge U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, for his seat, he said during the Tax Day tea party rally at the capitol Wednesday.
The Associated Students of Madison announced the members of the 17th student council session Wednesday, after the student body voted April 12-14.
With a record turnout, UW-Madison students voted against raising student-segregated fees to fund the proposed renovations for the Natatorium.
The Mifflin Street Block Party and Central Library plans were discussed Wednesday during the West Mifflin Street Neighborhood meeting.
Former Governor Tommy Thompson has neither confirmed nor denied a potential bid for the U.S. Senate race against U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, but will announce his decision Thursday at a Tea Party rally in Madison.
The Madison Street Use Staff Commission discussed approving the permit for the annual Mifflin Street Block Party Monday.
After being denied entrance to the Delta Upsilon fraternity house, a man damaged parked cars and windows of the house Saturday, according to police.
Democratic frontrunner and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, who joined the gubernatorial race in November 2009, now faces the challenge of catching up with his Republican competitors who have been formally in the race for a year.
The Madison Common Council approved a resolution supporting fair trade by Madison businesses at its meeting Tuesday.