Benji Pierson

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UW-Madison to create a new center for transportation education

UW-Madison to create a new center for transportation education

Persons of interest are being questioned following life-threatening battery

A 45-year-old man sustained life-threatening head injuries outside Red Rock Saloon early Friday morning in a “substantial” battery, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

UW experts and Dane County officials react to same-sex marriage decision

Yet another federal court ruled against Wisconsin’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage Wednesday, bringing the case one step closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Frac sand mining bill draws attention from legislators, advocacy groups

Editor's Note: The previous headline of this article incorrectly referred to frac sand mining as fracking, and has been updated to reflect the correction.

Vending Oversight Committee creates proposal for late-night food-vending amenities

Members of the Vending Oversight Committee came to a unanimous agreement on amendments to a late-night food-vending proposal that are expected to improve the current licensing and spacing ordinances.

Suspect steals student’s computer in 'bold' theft Wednesday

An unidentified male suspect stole a University of Wisconsin-Madison student’s computer at the Lakefront on Langdon Cafe in Memorial Union Wednesday, according to a statement released by UW-Madison Police Department Spokesperson Marc Lovicott.

State Department of Justice grants state’s 200,000th concealed carry permit

The Wisconsin Department of Justice granted the state’s 200,000th concealed carry permit Monday, according to a release from the state attorney general, highlighting an issue that has fueled disagreement since the concealed carry law passed in November of 2011.

Reconstruction of 700 and 800 blocks of State Street to focus on safety

During the final installment of the comprehensive State Street redesign, city officials aim to transform the 700 and 800 blocks into a year-round destination at the heart of campus while making the corridor safer for students, according to Ald. Scott Resnick, District 8.

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Regents honor UW-Madison professor with Diversity Award

The University of Wisconsin System awarded UW-Madison professor Douglass Henderson the Regents’ Diversity Award Wednesday for his work to improve minority students’ academic experience.