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The board’s resolution specified that the county will engage in this lawsuit exclusively.

CITY NEWS

Dane County charts next steps after approving outside council in opioid lawsuit

By Max Bayer | Feb. 11, 2018

At their last meeting, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s corporate lawyer to seek outside counsel, showing a clear picture of what local officials are hoping to achieve with the lawsuit. According to the resolution, the board will not compensate any outside counsel unless the county receives a financial benefit from the lawsuit.

CAMPUS NEWS

UHS prepares for May expansion to accommodate more space for mental health services

By Maggie Chandler | Feb. 8, 2018

Students who go to University Health Services to visit mental health providers and participate in group therapy sessions can look forward to an increase in rooms.

Wisconsin public sector employees make about 4 percent less than the national average.

STATE NEWS

While Walker welcomes Foxconn, Wisconsin’s public sector is among the smallest in the nation

By Luisa de Vogel | Feb. 8, 2018

Wisconsin has fewer public employees, working for less pay than in most states, according to the Wisconsin Budget Project. Wisconsin spent 7.6 percent less than the national average on public payrolls in the last fiscal year and is ranked 36th among the 50 states for the number of public employees per population.

Clinics involved in the research trial saw an 11 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions, while those not participating saw an 8 percent increase.

STATE NEWS

Researchers reduce opioid prescriptions by 8 percent at UW Health clinics

By Luisa de Vogel | Feb. 8, 2018

Overdose deaths as the result of prescription opioid use rose 600 percent in Wisconsin from 2000 to 2016, according to the Department of Health Services. However, UW-Madison researchers think they have developed a program to curb overdose-related deaths in the state by laying out guidelines for when and how doctors should prescribe opioids. “Reducing the overall supply (of opioids) is important from the population health perspective,” Dr. Randall Brown, an associate professor of family medicine, told the Wisconsin State Journal. The program includes mental health screening to identify and properly treat patients who may be at a higher risk for opioid addiction as a result of conditions such as depression and yearly urine tests.

The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County would like to turn a currently vacant Sam’s Club into a regional sports complex.

CITY NEWS

Boys and Girls Club of Dane County vying for vacant Sam’s Club

By Max Bayer | Feb. 8, 2018

On Jan. 26, a Sam’s Club located at 7050 Watts Road on the west side of Madison was one of 63 warehouse stores of its kind chosen to shut down.

Dane County Regional Airport Director Brad Livingston will retire at the end of August after 15 years in the position.

CITY NEWS

Amid traffic boom, Dane County airport to undergo terminal renovation

By Max Bayer | Feb. 8, 2018

Dane County Regional Airport announced plans Wednesday to begin phase one of a $25 million terminal modernization plan.

YOU@WISC is centered around three main themes: succeed, thrive and matter.

CAMPUS NEWS

UHS introduces new portal connecting students with resources

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 8, 2018

Continuing its effort to connect students to mental health and motivational resources, University Health Services has created a portal designed to build resilience within students and foster campus connections. YOU@WISC — which will help students connect with tools, content and resources specific to UW-Madison student life — is centered around three main themes: succeed, thrive and matter. Each theme encompasses approximately seven interactive modules focusing on aspects of campus life ranging from campus involvement to professional development.

CAMPUS NEWS

Former employee allegedly stole over $100,000 from University Housing

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 8, 2018

A former UW-Madison employee allegedly stole over $100,000 from the Division of University Housing, university officials said Thursday. The former UW-Madison Housing employee allegedly stole over $100,000 in cash and property from the university for over a two-and-a-half-year period, an internal investigation from the division of housing revealed.

CAMPUS NEWS

UW-Madison to cover tuition and segregated fees for low-income Wisconsin students

By Maggie Chandler | Feb. 8, 2018

Wisconsin students who want to attend UW-Madison and have a family income of $56,000 or less are now eligible to have four years of tuition and segregated fees covered by the university, Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Thursday.

A man suffered non-life threatening injuries after a masked shooter opened fire inside the WORT radio station early Sunday morning.

CAMPUS NEWS

MPD investigating armed robbery on Monroe Street; UW says no threat to students

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 8, 2018

Madison Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Associated Bank on Monroe Street, according to a WiscAlert issued Thursday morning.

With rising competition from companies like Uber and Lyft Madison’s Union Cab has worked to change its business model and stay afloat.

CITY NEWS

Tensions rise as Uber, Lyft threaten Madison’s Union Cab Co-Operative

By Luisa de Vogel | Feb. 8, 2018

When David Rossing finished graduate school and began driving for Union Cab in 2010, it was a temporary job while he looked for a tenured position at a university.

While UW-Madison saw a 29 percent increase in out of state applicants with the use of the Common App there was only a 6 percent increase in Wisconsin applicants.

NEWS

UW-Madison sees record number of applications in its second year using the Common Application

By Robyn Cawley | Feb. 8, 2018

The Common Application is a win for both the University of Wisconsin-Madison and prospective college students, according to UW-Madison officials, as it increases the number of applications received while decreasing the amount of time spent applying. Of the 42,627 freshmen who applied to UW-Madison for the 2018-2019 school year domestic non-resident applicants rose 29 percent, while Wisconsin resident applicants only increased by six percent.

Gov. Scott Walker spoke to students at the College Republicans spring kick-off event, intending to mobilize young conservatives in the midst of a potentially difficult state election cycle.

STATE NEWS

Walker speaks to College Republicans on elections and achievements

By Will Husted | Feb. 7, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker spoke to students at the College Republicans spring kick-off event, intending to mobilize young conservatives in the midst of a potentially difficult state election cycle.

Assembly Session, Right to work, Budget 2015

STATE NEWS

Rival bills hope to settle local wage issue

By Andy Goldstein | Feb. 7, 2018

As state Republicans hope to standardize wage and benefit laws across Wisconsin, Democrats are pushing to give more power to localities.

In his quarterly report, MPD Chief Mike Koval highlighted an increase in gunshot incidents and heroin overdoses compared to the first quarter of 2017.

CITY NEWS

City officials eye reform following report on MPD and the department’s response

By Max Bayer | Feb. 7, 2018

When a city-funded review of the Madison Police Department was published in December, the work toward police reform had taken its first step. Last week, the department and the city attorney released their official response to the study, furthering the process even more.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank spoke at the SuccessWorks grand opening Wednesday on the third floor of the University Book Store.

CAMPUS NEWS

In an effort to boost students’ career prospects, UW-Madison opens new career center for College of Letters & Science

By Kayla Huynh | Feb. 7, 2018

In an attempt to counter perceptions that its majors are unemployable, UW-Madison’s College of Letters and Science celebrated the grand opening of its new career center, SuccessWorks, Wednesday evening. The career center, located on the third floor of the University Book Store, aims to connect L&S students with mentors and alumni who will help prepare them for professional success after graduation through workshops, mock interviews and internship events.

The Wisconsin Union announced Wednesday that they will soon accept food stamps at Badger Market in Union South.

CAMPUS NEWS

Badger Market in Union South to accept SNAP benefits

By Lawrence Andrea | Feb. 7, 2018

The Wisconsin Union announced Wednesday that they will soon accept food stamps at Badger Market in Union South.

UW-Madison professors Kathleen Culver and Howard Schweber, as well as former Deputy Attorney General of Wisconsin Kevin St. John were featured in the event.

CAMPUS NEWS

Faculty, community members talk free speech on campus

By Celia Golod | Feb. 7, 2018

UW-Madison professors and a former government official met with community members Tuesday in Memorial Union to discuss free speech and its impact and importance at UW-Madison. The debate was hosted by Ideas on Trial — a nonpartisan student group that promotes debate on issues relating to students — and featured UW-Madison professors Kathleen Culver and Howard Schweber, as well as former Deputy Attorney General of Wisconsin Kevin St. John.

CAMPUS NEWS

Current first-year ASM reps to serve half their term

By Maggie Chandler | Feb. 7, 2018

First-year representatives serving the Associated Students of Madison will end their terms early after the body voted to cut their terms short Tuesday night.

The council will have the option to reconsider the veto override at their next council meeting Feb. 27.

CITY NEWS

Soglin and council clash again on alcohol sales

By Max Bayer | Feb. 6, 2018

The future of alcohol sales in Madison was again the center of debate at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting as council members differed from Mayor Paul Soglin. Contentious discussion began when the council held a public hearing over a new liquor license for Chen’s Dumpling House on the 500-block of State Street.