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12/01/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

Alleged burglar arrested near Regent Street

A Madison man who could be linked to several recent burglaries was arrested early last week near the Regent Street neighborhood, according to a police report.

Doyle approval hits 29 percent, Feingold still strong in polls

Gov. Jim Doyle's approval rating has dropped to 29 percent, according to a recent poll from North Carolina-based Public Policy Polling.

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12/01/2009 - Sid and Phil

Opinion polls predict a close race among governor candidates

The 2010 race for the governorship is up for grabs, according to a new poll from Public Policy Polling.

12/01/2009 - Evil Bird

In 46 years since Kennedy assassination, presidential security efforts have evolved

President Barack Obama's recent visit to Madison's Wright Middle School only weeks before the anniversary of former President John Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963—46 years ago Sunday—provides a look at the evolution of presidential security.

UW-Madison students eligible to receive H1N1 vaccine

Young adults and school-age children are now eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Monday.

UC tuition hike draws attention to fiscal woes

Because of financial pressures, the University of California Board of Regents approved a plan Thursday to raise tuition by 32 percent over the next year, the most drastic response yet to the recession by a state university system.

150 students turn out to discuss diversity issues

UW-Madison junior Marie Tapp only budgeted food for about 20 students when she pitched the idea of a diversity forum to her house fellow two weeks ago. Instead, about 150 students showed up at Smith Hall Monday night.

Student-athlete leads Thanksgiving food drive

A UW-Madison student-athlete and founder of the Red and White Hunger Fight recently led the second annual campuswide Thanksgiving food drive for families in need throughout the area.

11/23/2009 - Evil Bird

State senator asks Audit Bureau to review BadgerCare

A full review of BadgerCare, a Wisconsin health-care reimbursement program for low-income families, was requested from the Legislative Audit Bureau Friday by state Sen. Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin.

9 months after UW cuts contract, apparel maker reopens disputed factory

Russell Athletics, a clothing company that formerly produced licensed UW-Madison athletic apparel, announced plans last week to reopen a factory in Honduras and rehire the 1,200 workers who were let go when the factory shut down business last year.

Gun aimed at driver after 'dirty looks' exchanged, no one injured

Ten days ago a 29-year-old Madison man was driving toward West Washington Avenue from Park Street on a Friday afternoon when the driver of a passing car waved a gun at him, according to a recent police report.

DMV closed Friday for furlough day

As part of the 2009-'11 biennial state budget, all employees at the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles will take a furlough day this Friday.

City works to keep streets free of graffiti

The recent arrest of three teenagers for criminal damage to property is the latest incident in Madison's ongoing battle with graffiti.

H1N1 vaccines distributed to target populations

Over one million doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine have been allocated to Wisconsin, according to the latest report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Fair Wisconsin students discuss LGBT rights

Students for a Fair Wisconsin hosted a meeting Thursday to discuss domestic partner benefits for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and increased legal protections.