STATE NEWS
Chippewa Falls court reveals new details concerning Lily Peters’ death
By Nadia Tijan | May. 7, 2022The criminal complaint reveals that Peters’ death was premeditated.
News
STATE NEWS
ACLU files federal discrimination complaint against Oshkosh schools
By Zoey Belliveau | May. 6, 2022Two students told the ACLU that racial harassment in Oshkosh schools has been consistent since kindergarten.
NEWS
Live updates: Citizens gather at Wisconsin Capitol to protest draft opinion repealing Roe v. Wade
By Tyler Katzenberger , Lekha Kachoria , Ian Wilder , Alexander Tan , Nadia Tijan and Gavin Escott | May. 3, 2022Read The Daily Cardinal's recap of the protest and live updates that were published throughout the night.
STATE NEWS
A draft majority opinion indicates the Supreme Court will vote to overturn abortion rights. Here’s what that means for Wisconsin.
By Ian Wilder | May. 3, 2022"Roe was egregiously wrong from the start," Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the draft decision.
STATE NEWS
Activists, Madison East students hold rally for undocumented immigrants’ rights at state Capitol
By Tyler Katzenberger | May. 2, 2022“If you live here and call Wisconsin home, you are a Wisconsinite,” Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes declared to a packed rotunda.
STATE NEWS
Drug Take Back Day successfully recovers excess medications in Wisconsin
By Alexander Tan | May. 2, 2022Wisconsinites were asked to drop off their prescription medications at designated drop boxes this past Saturday to prevent drug misuse and water contamination.
CITY NEWS
Balcony collapses during Mifflin Street Block Party
By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 30, 2022Balcony collapses under several residents on the 500 block of Mifflin during annual block party.
STATE NEWS
Alex Lasry narrows Mandela Barnes' lead in the Democratic Senate primary race
By Annabella Rosciglione | Apr. 29, 2022As the Wisconsin midterm election approaches, a new poll from Marquette University Law School highlights the closeness of the Democratic Senate race and unchanged wariness surrounding the 2020 election.
CITY NEWS
‘Bridging the Gap’: How two UW grads are making investing more accessible
By Gavin Escott | Apr. 28, 2022With Quiver Quantitative, James and Christopher Kartdatze want to make investing more accessible for everyone.
STATE NEWS
Juvenile arrested in connection to murder of ten-year-old Chippewa Falls girl
By Cormac LaLiberte | Apr. 28, 2022A 14-year-old male was arrested Tuesday on charges of first-degree intentional homicide of ten-year-old Iliana Peters.
STATE NEWS
'No Mow May' spreads across the country as communities seek to protect bee populations
By Ian Wilder | Apr. 28, 2022“No Mow May is just a simple initiative to give our bees and other pollinators a leg up and a healthy start to the growing season,” Del Toro said.
IN-DEPTH
Skateboarding is illegal on campus, but that doesn’t stop skaters
By Drake White-Bergey | Apr. 28, 2022Skateboarding is a fineable offense in many parts of the UW-Madison community, but is there an alternative to skating in popular spots like Library Mall and State Street?
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison announces final candidates for chancellor
By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 27, 2022UW-Madison announces five final candidates to replace Chancellor Rebecca Blank
STATE NEWS
Body of missing Chippewa Falls girl found
By Annabella Rosciglione | Apr. 26, 2022The body of 10-year-old Iliana “Lily” M. Peters, who went missing Sunday night, has been found in Chippewa Falls Monday morning.
STATE NEWS
Wisconsin legislature hears bill aimed at legalizing medical marijuana
By Ian Wilder | Apr. 25, 2022It was the first time the state legislature heard debate on any form of marijuana related legislation.
CITY NEWS
Madison Common Council approves plans to establish a permanent men’s homeless shelter
By Bella Criscione | Apr. 24, 2022The Madison City Council unanimously approved the initial plans to build a men’s homeless shelter on Madison’s east side.
CAMPUS NEWS
UW-Madison Junior, track star, passes away from suicide
By Jackson Mozena | Apr. 24, 2022Sarah Shulze, a UW-Madison student and track athlete, passed away from suicide.
STATE NEWS
Evers announces new Office of Environmental Justice
By Tyler Katzenberger | Apr. 22, 2022Evers announced a new office to ensure environmental justice for underserved communities during his Earth Day press conference on Friday.
IN-DEPTH
‘Not a good look’: Jay Rothman to continue UW System’s tradition of white, male leadership
By Tyler Katzenberger | Apr. 21, 2022Though students and faculty raised concerns about the selection process and Rothman’s lack of experience in higher education, system leaders are confident in his abilities.
CITY NEWS
Madison City Council President to run for State Assembly
By Gavin Escott | Apr. 21, 2022The adoption of GOP-drawn maps is behind Abbas’s switch to District 46 race.
