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UW disaster committee describes new plan to public

Pit bull tasered after attacking three people

After a 7-month old American Pit Bull Terrier latched on to the clothing of three people, a Madison Police officer tasered the animal.

City approves plans to reconstruct State Street buildings

Chemistry Building explosion injures one

Public meeting will present campus disaster responses

A meeting will be held tomorrow in Steenbock Library to introduce the public to campus disaster plans for a variety of potential incidents.

Plans for new apartment at North Brooks and Dayton Street conflict with guidelines

A city committee expressed concern Monday for a new apartment complex potentially being built on the corner of North Brooks and Dayton Street.

Student finance committee presents internal budget

Michelle Obama phones in to talk with UW students

The 2012 presidential election may be more than nine months away, but a group of UW students eager to re-elect President Barack Obama gathered Monday for a teleconference with First Lady Michelle Obama on the coming campaign.

Lasee ends campaign for Senate seat

State Sen. Frank Lasee, R-Ledgeview, announced Sunday he is ending his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Herb Kohl, who will not seek re-election.

Wisconsin farmers now allowed to shoot problem wolves

Wisconsin landowners can now legally shoot and kill gray wolves after they were removed from the Wisconsin endangered species list and are no longer protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act last week.

John Doe investigation could stain Walker’s reputation

A 20-month long "John Doe" investigation by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has resulted in several charges filed against former and current aides of Gov. Scott Walker during his time as Milwaukee County Executive.

‘Steam blow’ on Dayton expected to create noise

People near the Charter Street Heating Plant, which located on the intersection with Dayton Street, will hear bouts of loud "steam blowing" beginning 7 a.m. Monday that will continue until 7 p.m. Friday.

Following Rose Bowl incident, Ward says UW-Madison needs to review its alcohol policies

Following the alleged sexual assault of a student by an athletic official after a night of drinking at the Rose Bowl, UW-Madison Chancellor David Ward said Friday departments campus-wide need to review their off-campus alcohol policies.

Madison and Dane County work together to address heroin and prescription drug overdoses

In response to a problem officials have called a heroin "epidemic," the city of Madison and Dane County will launch a partnership Monday aimed at addressing the growing number of heroin and prescription drug overdoses.

City officials discuss future of city council and methods of improvement

City officials met Saturday to discuss the direction the city is headed and methods to improve both communication and daily business within the city council.

Man's ATV fell through ice in Lake Mendota

A Madison man's ice shanty and ATV fell through the ice on Lake Mendota near Warner Park late Saturday afternoon.

SSFC passes ASM budget at over $1.3M

The Student Services Finance Committee passed the Associated Students of Madison's internal budget of over 1.3 million dollars on Thursday, striking over $90,000 from the $100,000 ASM alumni training request.

More accused in county executive probe

Contentious mining bill passes Assembly

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the bill to streamline the issue of iron mining permits after hours of debate Thursday.

Man robbed, beaten on Broom Street

A UW-Madison student suffered several facial fractures after being robbed and attacked early Sunday morning.