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H1N1 vaccine available at large-scale clinic on Friday

H1N1 vaccines are still available on campus for all UW-Madison faculty, staff and students.

Doyle introduces new basic health-care plan

Gov. Jim Doyle introduced a health-care plan Thursday aiming to cover thousands of low-income, childless adults, but critics questioned a lack of details about the plan.

Campus unites to help in Haitian relief efforts

UW-Madison junior Maggie Baker is not the only student on campus who was devastated to hear about the earthquake in Haiti and felt compelled to do something to help out.

Restaurant Week to begin on Sunday

Sunday marks the beginning of the popular biannual Restaurant Week in Madison, presented by Madison Magazine.

Wis. unemployment up in December

The unemployment rate across Wisconsin increased 0.5 percentage points from November to December, according to a statement released Jan. 21 by the Department of Workforce Development.

After sweep in Duluth, Badgers seek rebound against Huskies

The Wisconsin women's hockey team returns to the Kohl Center for a two game tilt with St. Cloud State this weekend. The Badgers come into this series ranked seventh in the nation, and tied with Bemidji State for third place in the WCHA.

ASM negotiating with Madison Metro Transit over expiring bus pass contract

The future of the Associated Students of Madison bus pass program was the subject of discussions at the Downtown Coordinating Committee's first meeting of the year Thursday. Committee members also discussed new electronic parking meters and the possible introduction of longer, articulated buses.

State Senate OKs job creation legislation with bipartisan vote

The state Senate passed a job creation bill Thursday by a 32-1 vote. State Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, was the only member to vote against the bill.

Ceremony set for UW-Madison student killed over break

The UW-Madison School of Social Work will hold a ceremony next week in remembrance of the UW-Madison student who was killed Dec. 31.

01/20/2010 - Ambulance Moonpants

New interim chancellor named for UW Colleges and UW-Extension

Marv Van Kekerix is set to become the interim chancellor of UW Colleges and UW-Extension, the UW System announced Wednesday.

Panel discusses Obama's impact on racism

The UW-Madison Center for the Humanities held a panel discussion at the Madison Public Library Wednesday about race and racism in relation to the Obama administration.

Wisconsin Supreme Court denies hearing to Zimmermann's fiancé

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Jordan Gonnering, fiancé of slain UW-Madison college student Brittany Zimmermann. Gonnering will likely take the case to a lower appeals court where he can continue his attempt to recover damages from her death.

Athletic ticket prices may increase next fall

UW-Madison Athletic Board officials discussed the possibility of increased ticket prices Tuesday for the 2010-'11 Athletic Department budget.

Brown's win may signal swing to GOP in 2010

The historically blue state of Massachusetts witnessed a shift in politics when Republican state Sen. Scott Brown beat his Democratic challenger in the Massachusetts Senate race Tuesday.

Doyle pushes bill to oversee southeast transit projects

Gov. Jim Doyle announced his plans Tuesday to create a Southeastern Regional Transit Authority aiming to improve rail and bus services between Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine.

Urban Design Commission considers Target and Edgewater Hotel proposals

The Urban Design Commission met Wednesday night to discuss proposals for the Target retailer on Midvale Boulevard and renovations to Edgewater Hotel.

City ordinance would make drinking on the job illegal

An ordinance sponsored by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz that would prohibit the consumption of alcohol by employees of licensed retail alcohol establishments while working is being considered by the Alcohol License Review Committee .

State Assembly approves texting bill

A state Assembly bill that bans texting while driving in Wisconsin now awaits final consideration after claiming 89 votes from state Assembly members. Six members voted against the bill.

New GOP candidate Kleefisch enters 2010 race for lieutenant governor

A new Republican candidate for lieutenant governor entered the race Tuesday.