CAMPUS NEWS
MPD investigates attack near Langdon
By Grace Wallner | Feb. 3, 2019Madison Police Department is investigating an attack of a woman that occurred early this morning.
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CITY NEWS
Pumping and dredging more effective for flood mitigation than lowering lake levels, report finds
By Sydney Widell | Feb. 2, 2019Contrary to earlier proposals, lowering lake levels may not in fact be the best way to lessen the impacts of future flooding, according to a new report.
CAMPUS NEWS
Pronouns key to a reimagined, re-animated nature
By Sydney Widell | Feb. 1, 2019The idea of granting personhood to a lake might seem far-out by Western logic, but consider that, at least in the U.S., corporations can be legally defined as citizens. In many nations around the world, governments are taking a stand to protect their waters and lands by granting them personhood too.
NEWS
Polar vortex, Lake Mendota ice demand discussion on climate change
By Michael Makowski | Jan. 31, 2019Universities across Wisconsin canceled classes Wednesday due to extreme weather conditions, giving students the day off, but also bringing attention to a pertinent issue affecting the state — climate change. Windchill temperatures accompanying a “polar vortex” reached 50 degrees below zero, prompting Gov. Tony Evers to sign an executive order that declared a state of emergency and closed non-essential state government offices.
CITY NEWS
Madison malls, parks latest to feel effects of winter storm
By Jon Brockman | Jan. 30, 2019As Madison braces for a day with record-setting low temperatures, the city government is effectively shutting down operations until warmer weather prevails. Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced Tuesday all city offices would be closed Wednesday, when temperatures are expected to reach as low as -25 degrees, as well as Thursday. Though the offices will be closed, Soglin said city staff would be given the option to either go in or work from home.
NEWS
Proposed bill provides offenders second chance to clear criminal records
By Ben Brod | Jan. 29, 2019Legislators proposed a new bill to support non-violent offenders’ ability to re-enter the workforce after fulfilling their sentences by extending criminal record expungement policies. The legislation will allow non-violent, low-level criminal offenders the opportunity to clear their record, regardless of their age, after their sentence has been completed at the discretion of a judge.
NEWS
UW-Madison transit, child care budgets up for hearing
By Sydney Widell | Jan. 28, 2019The UW-Madison Student Services Finance Committee heard budget requests from the Child Care Tuition Assistance Program and the ASM Transportation Board during their meeting Monday night.
NEWS
Gov. Evers calls for state of emergency due to weather, UW pending class cancellation
By Sarah Jensen | Jan. 28, 2019In response to the record-low temperatures and wind chill forecast this week, Gov. Tony Evers signed his fifth executive order on Monday, calling for a state of emergency in all of Wisconsin. Due to the life-threatening temperatures and extreme snowfall, Evers informed the public about the potential dangers of spending too much time outside. The executive order was put in place to prepare the state to take necessary precautions.
CITY NEWS
Madison Water Utility, Dane County Regional Airport prepare for record low temperatures
By J. Adam Wigger | Jan. 28, 2019Following a snow emergency warning issued Sunday, Madison and Dane County services geared up to deal with the fallout of snow storms and extreme temperatures predicted for Monday and Wednesday. While the city of Madison prepared for possible frozen pipes, the Dane County Regional Airport does not expect to see any change in their services due to either the snow storms early in the week or the extreme cold expected Wednesday.
NEWS
Baldwin bill aims to repay federal workers’ wages missed during shutdown
By Jessica Lipaz | Jan. 28, 2019U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin called for a vote Monday on a new bill she has co-sponsored that would provide compensation to federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. The Back Pay Fairness Act was introduced by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, to fund additional costs created by unreceived paychecks. It guarantees employees full back-pay, as well as reimbursement for other accumulated interests, such as costs associated with loans and late bill fees.
STATE NEWS
Democrats back state’s removal from Affordable Care Act lawsuit
By Jessica Lipaz | Jan. 27, 2019Wisconsin’s position in the lawsuit against the Affordable Care Act remains unclear five days after the governor announced his desire to withdraw. However, on Friday, Democratic committee members of the Joint Committee on Finance sent a letter to the Republican co-chairs requesting the committee to convene.
CITY NEWS
Snow emergency declared, services stalled as Madison braces for winter weather
By Jon Brockman | Jan. 27, 2019Madison city officials declared a snow emergency Sunday in anticipation of heavy snowfall and below-zero temperatures expected in the coming week. The snow emergency, in effect until Tuesday morning, comes as weather experts predict up to a foot of snow will fall Sunday night to Monday morning. As a result, all cars parked on the street in the snow emergency zone will have to park on the even-numbered side of the street Sunday night or risk towing.
STATE NEWS
Shutdown Stories: Regardless of shutdown, underfunded tribal programs break treaties
By Sydney Widell | Jan. 25, 2019While officials announced that the government shutdown may finally be coming to an end today — or least to a temporary pause — for Native communities across the state and around the country, the funding crisis is far from over.
CITY NEWS
Madison police arrest 28-year-old man, several teens for string of robberies
By Jon Brockman | Jan. 25, 2019A 28-year-old man and several teenage accomplices have been arrested by Madison police in connection with a string of robberies in December 2018, police chief Mike Koval announced in a press conference Thursday. Police believe the man, identified as Madison resident Eric Clay, was involved in six crimes in Madison and Sun Prairie on Dec. 14 and 15, including three taxi cab robberies. Koval said Clay is also the primary suspect in an armed home invasion, gas station robbery and stick up of two teenage girls. He was taken into custody on Jan. 8 on a probation hold and is now facing five counts of party to a crime of armed robbery.
STATE NEWS
Shutdown Stories: TSA agents stagger into 34th day, Pocan shows solidarity
By Sydney Widell and Grace Wallner | Jan. 24, 2019TSA workers are among the most directly affected by the shutdown and may experience difficulty long after the government reopens.
CITY NEWS
Snow emergency could face extension past Thursday morning
By Will Husted | Jan. 23, 2019The largest snow storm of the season continues the city's snow emergency warning into Thursday.
IN-DEPTH
Shutdown Stories : Campus research hindered, future of academic collaboration on the line
By Grace Wallner and Morgan Lock | Jan. 23, 2019The scientific research community at UW-Madison and nationwide is suffering the consequences due to the government shutdown.
CITY NEWS
Roe v. Wade anniversary draws pro-life, pro-choice protests to capitol
By Jon Brockman | Jan. 22, 2019In observance of the Roe v. Wade decision’s 46th anniversary, two groups of protesters braved the snow Tuesday morning to march on the capitol. The Archdiocese of Madison, which organized the March for Life Wisconsin, fell short of their 300 person attendance goal, which spokesperson Brent King blamed on the weather. In addition to protesting abortion, King said the marchers wanted to bring attention to the “staggering costs of adoption” and encouraged the state legislature to enact a tax credit for families who adopt. Senator André Jacques, R-DePere, joined the marchers and voiced his support for the adoption credit plan.
NEWS
Foxconn fails to receive state tax credits
By Michael Bogaards | Jan. 22, 2019After making progress on their Wisconsin headquarters throughout 2018, Foxconn Technology Group announced Friday they did not reach their set hiring goal of 250 full-time employees in order to receive state tax credits.
CAMPUS NEWS
Shutdown Stories: Post-grad plans put on hold until federal budget passes
By Sydney Widell and Grace Wallner | Jan. 22, 2019Halle Lambeau checks the USAJobs website daily. But the government shutdown is making her job search difficult.
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