In a surprisingly short meeting Tuesday, Madison's Common Council voted to make band members of Wilco honorary citizens in addition to granting final approval for several city projects and liquor licenses.
Spanish train company Talgo will operate from the former Tower Automotive to build the new high-speed rail lines and is expected to create 125 new jobs in Milwaukee, the company announced Tuesday.
The state Senate passed legislation Tuesday that seeks to restrict the resale of tickets outside entertainment and sporting event venues.
Congress may pass legislation Tuesday that would extend unemployment benefits for 30 days for some unemployed Wisconsin residents. Without the bill, many unemployed Wisconsinites will lose benefits in the coming weeks.
Wisconsin Covenant Scholars are each set to receive between $250 and $2,500 annually to help cover tuition costs, Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday.
New parking meters in the Buckeye lot will allow drivers to pay with credit cards, beginning Wednesday.
UW-Madison students evacuated Grainger Hall after a small fire triggered the smoke alarms Monday afternoon.
A new proposal protecting the UW-Madison faculty's freedom to criticize UW-Madison administrators and policies was presented at the Faculty Senate meeting Wednesday.
Two UW students were accosted during an attempted robbery on West Mifflin St. early Sunday morning.
UW-Madison officials have confirmed the safety of all students studying in Chile this semester after the earthquake that occurred Saturday. ""For the second time this semester, we are fortunate that our students are safe, despite being in harm's way,"" Dean of Students Lori Berquam said in a release.
Convicted offenders who are no longer in custody are still required to submit a DNA sample, according to a recent letter from the attorney general to the Department of Corrections.
A 51-year-old Illinois man was killed early Sunday after crashing his vehicle on University Avenue, according to a release from the Dane County Coroner's Office.
A 41-year-old Madison man was arrested for attempted burglary and resisting arrest, according to a police report.
More than 400 participants danced Friday night at the Shell for the Wisconsin Dance Marathon, raising over $80,000 to be donated to the American Family Children's Hospital.
While UW-Madison science graduate programs focus on recruitment and creating a welcoming climate for minority students, diversity numbers have remained constant.
What Mayor Dave Cieslewicz has termed ""the great Wilco debate"" is unfolding as Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12, introduced a resolution to make members of the band Wilco honorary citizens of Madison.
The city Landlord and Tenant Issues Subcommittee discussed a controversial proposal to extend the dates landlords can begin rerenting occupied property Thursday.
The state Senate passed a bill Thursday that would provide basic health insurance to thousands of low-income Wisconsin residents.
Gov. Jim Doyle signed a law that mandates comprehensive sex education in all Wisconsin public schools Wednesday.
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