Trick-or-treaters all over Madison had to shuffle through more than three inches of snow Thursday night, a new high for the city.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are set to introduce a bill similar to California’s “Fair Pay to Play” that would allow college athletes to profit from their status starting in 2023.
Sally Rohrer, pending final approval, will represent campus-centric District 8 until the next election in April.
“Would you normally let your six-year old walk outside by themselves in the dark?” Wisconsin Department of Corrections Sex Offender Registration Program Director Grace Knutson asked. “No, so let’s use this as an opportunity. When we can all as adults keep kids safe, that lessens the opportunity of a sex offender having an opportunity to reoffend.”
The Langdon Street Resource Officer will be replaced with one officer responsible for patrolling popular campus blocks like Langdon, Gilman, State and more.
The Associated Students of Madison added the new role of “diverse engagement coordinator” to increase outreach to groups that have been historically underrepresented in the organization.
UW-Eau Claire’s plan to raise full-time enrollment involves adding three athletic teams, expanding the Blugold Marching Band and launching new majors.
Representatives from the Assembly Committee on Education unveiled a bill package from the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Funding during an executive session aiming to consolidate small school districts and increase efficiency.
20,000 people purchased Freakfest tickets this year, compared to significantly higher sales in the past.
Madison Police Department officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in West Madison on Sunday night.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced 277 local law enforcement officials participated in Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26 — a day dedicated to supporting Wisconsinites dispose of excess opioid medications at various locations.
The Housing Strategy committee accepted the city’s report Thursday detailing methods to combat gentrification.
Three experts participated in a panel looking into what’s driving increasing higher education costs, as well as its effects and potential solutions.
The owner of the Rastafarian Church’s building, at 555 W. Mifflin St., filed eviction proceedings against the establishment’s owners in June.
UW System President Ray Cross announced plans to retire after more than five years in the position.
Two hundred fifty legal experts, state and federal prosecutors, exonerees, government officials and others affiliated with juvenile justice signed an open letter to Gov. Tony Evers Monday petitioning on behalf of Brendan Dassey’s request for clemency and pardon.
Associated Students of Madison Chair Laura Downer and Vice Chair Morgan Grunow are the second all-female leadership team in the past four years — a trend becoming more common in ASM leadership.
Factors such as health care and “exploitative” landlord practices have led to an imbalance in the homeless community, according to Ald. Michael Tierney.
When looking for daycare options, parents across the state reported trouble finding options close to their home — or at all. “Everywhere we called had a two year waiting list."
Madison Metropolitan School District announced Marlon Anderson’s reinstatement Monday after the black security guard was fired for using the N-word while correcting a student that directed the slur at him. Anderson was fired Oct. 16 under a “zero tolerance” policy of racial slurs being used by staff.
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