Madison police confiscated materials commonly used to construct an “explosive device” from an apartment on the 10 block of North Brooks Street Friday afternoon and arrested 20-year-old Andrew Cockerham in connection to the discovery, according to a Madison Police Department report.
Workers’ rights have always been a passion for University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Melanie Meyer, whose involvement with the Student Labor Action Coalition draws upon a family history of union participation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture fined the University of Wisconsin-Madison $35,286 for seven violations of the Animal Welfare Act following a four year investigation, according to a statement released Monday.
Dominic Cizauskas, senior linebacker at Mukwonago High School, was charged with third-degree sexual assault Monday for allegedly raping a female University of Wisconsin-Madison student in December 2013, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dane County Court.
Update 3/18/2104: Missing University of Wisconsin-Madison student Nakul Kalra was found dead Tuesday morning, according to a Madison Police Department report. The cause of death was not released, but MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain included in the report that police do not suspect foul play.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Friday the university will require all UW apparel licensees to sign onto an agreement that ensures Bangladeshi garment factory workers’ safety and well-being, according to a press release.
Former Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will replace Kaleem Caire as interim Urban League of Greater Madison President and CEO, according to a press release Friday.
Correction 3/14/2014: A previous version of this story stated that Chancellor Rebecca Blank said the university was discussing a tuition hike for out-of-state students, which would be accompanied by more financial assistance. However, in the chat, Blank was referencing the difference between University of Michigan’s out-of-state tuition and UW-Madison’s. Blank did not say she wanted to raise or was discussing raising UW-Madison’s out-of-state tuition. We regret the error.
A new social media site was recently launched that features a required background check from all users to provide a safe online environment to meet local acquaintances and plan social activities, according to a press release.
The Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee voted to approve a resolution asking the University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department to fund a larger portion of the Recreational Sports Master Plan. SSFC also approved amendments funding criteria for registered student organizations.
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health scientists have discovered a compound that blocks the body’s immune response and greatly reduces poststroke disability in animals, according to a Thursday release.
The Times Higher Education, a London-based publication, ranked the University of Wisconsin-Madison 28th among the world’s top 100 universities.
A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher published the results of a study Thursday correlating soy-based formulas and seizures among children with autism Thursday, according to a release.
Local Madison restaurants will be pairing up with The Clean Lakes Alliance (CLA) for the third annual World Water Week, March 21-30, in an effort to raise money for CLA projects.
State Sen. Fred Risser, D-Madison, introduced legislation that would mandate public transit bus drivers receive physical examinations before they are allowed to drive.
A new bill before the state Assembly aims to ensure businesses in Wisconsin must pay the appropriate state taxes.
New legislation will establish a state grant to implement workplace wellness programs for small businesses.
Five Wisconsin county executives voiced their concerns over two bills affecting the juvenile justice system in an open letter Thursday to the state Senate and the state Assembly.
State Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, and state Rep. Terese Berceau, D-Madison, introduced the “Pregnancy Protection Package” legislation Thursday, which is aimed at protecting the rights of pregnant women.
Nominations and applications are being accepted from University of Wisconsin-Madison campus members to fill two vice provost positions.
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