News

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09/11/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

UW College Republicans taking a new direction

 Mention Madison, Wisconsin to any conservative in the Midwest and it's sure to elicit a reaction. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in how liberal the UW campus is, and unfortunately it's been difficult to combat it. In the past, it's been a struggle to locate the conservative presence anywhere in Madison.

09/11/2009 - Crossword Solution

UW employees found misusing state funds

Over $74,400 in inappropriate purchases made by state employees on items, including a vacation package to Las Vegas, a personal laptop and expensive tickets to a theater production, were identified by the Legislative Audit Bureau Wednesday in an audit of purchasing card use.

Power plant to switch to renewable biofuels

UW-Madison Facilities Planning and Management plans to completely phase coal out of operations in the Charter Street heating plant by 2013, soliciting public feedback at a meeting Wednesday.

Mifflin Street may receive huge face-lift

The Mifflin and Dayton neighborhood could see some major changes in the future, with Madison's Planning Department considering redevelopment of the historic area.

Tenants: be wary of returned deposits

With the rush of student move-in now over, the rush of returned security deposits is set to take its place.

09/08/2009 - The Graph Giraffe

Awareness groups focus on suicide prevention

Amid Suicide Prevention Week, several area suicide awareness groups presented ways to help potentially suicidal people, while a mother and her son shared their personal stories.

Peace Park renovation set to begin construction in late fall

Peace Park, located in the heart of State Street, will finally be receiving its long-awaited makeover. Construction is set to begin in November.

State awarded $16 million in federal funds for clean energy initiatives

Wisconsin was awarded $16 million in federal clean energy funding to help reduce fuel dependency and invest in energy efficient vehicles.

09/08/2009 - Sid and Phil

Neumann formally announces candidacy

Mark Neumann formally announced his candidacy for the 2010 gubernatiorial election Wednesday, using multiple online outlets to communicate with citizens and reporters about issues Wisconsin is facing.

09/08/2009 - Crossword Solution

09/08/2009 - Evil Bird

New bill may increase income tax for wealthy

A new bill proposed by state Rep. Cory Mason, D-Racine, could raise the income tax by 1 percent for individuals who earn more than $1 million annually.

Obama's speech beneficial to students

The hubbub surrounding President Obama's Sept. 8 speech to America's school kids has been ridiculously overblown, to say the least.

UHS implements 'surge plan' to combat marked increase in H1N1 cases

UHS is now limiting its availability of routine appointments because of the rapidly increasing number of UW-Madison students reporting flu-like symptoms.

09/08/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

Madison Metro aims to upgrade bus system technology

Madison Metro pushed for modern technology within the city bus system during the Transit and Parking Commission meeting Tuesday night.