Wis. bridges safer after I-35W collapse
By Sara Lieburn | Sep. 16, 2008A little over a year since its collapse, the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis will open Thursday. The tragedy sparked an inspection of similar bridges in Wisconsin.
A little over a year since its collapse, the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis will open Thursday. The tragedy sparked an inspection of similar bridges in Wisconsin.
The UW golf team finished in fifth place at the Gopher Invitational over the weekend bounding out of a five way tie for 11th on the tournament's final day. Seniors Tyler Obermueller and Dan Woltman came up big after both shooting 80 in the first round.
The Wisconsin cross country teams dominated the Huskie Open at Northern Illinois last weekend. Four male UW runners finished tied for first while the top seven female finishers ran for Wisconsin.
Wisconsin football head coach Bret Bielema spoke to the media Monday and discussed the advantages that come from having a weekend off. He expects sophomore corner Aaron Henry to be health enough to play in two week's time when the team faces Michigan.
The anti-war student group CAN hosted a kickoff at Memorial Union Monday
Diana English's new film offers up a man-free universe in \The Women."" The result: An awkward mess that seems as dated as George Cukor's 1939 original.'
Sept. 10 through Oct. 10 marks Voter Reigstration Month in Madison to get a head start on registration for the upcoming presidential election.
Dave proclaims his love for concert mishaps and Okkervil River'
Family, UW System representatives, faculty and community members gather at the Overture Center to celebrate the former chancellor's seven years of service.
An epic battle takes place between the arachnids and Megan.'
The Wisconsin men's soccer team split the weekend in Milwaukee.
In an attempt to keep the General Motors plant open in Janesville, Wis., state politicians met with GM officials Friday and offered incentives to keep the plant operating.
As alcohol-related violence continues to be an issue among downtown partygoers, police and bars are working to keep the late-night scene peaceful and safe.
Police are looking for two robbers in an incident that occurred around 8:00 p.m. Thursday at 1306 Mound St.
Due to the effect his lawsuit could have on the Nov. 4 election, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen requested that the case be handled sooner than planned.
Virginia Tech's local county registrar's false and discouraging statements concerning student voting are egregious and despicable.
The Wisconsin football team won its first game on the road against the Fresno State Bulldogs despite a controversial call.
The UW-Madison system needs to focus more time and funds on the mental well-being of their students
Fusion rockers Calexico release a diverse and powerful album with prominent guest appearances and new instruments.'
A bill passed by Congress may help reduce the cost of textbooks for college students. WISPIRG has played a role in pushing for this legislation.