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Tenants lack protections for pest-control problems

UW-Madison student Ellie Kahn and her roommates knew they had a problem when they found bedbugs in their downtown apartment. They moved out claiming the apartment was untenantable. They now face a bigger problem. Tenants are not protected under state statute or city ordinance for pest-control problems unless they can prove the infestation is a severe health hazard.

Charges dropped against man accused of assault at Mifflin

Police released a UW-La Crosse student Tuesday who had been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman during the Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday, according to a police report.

Common Council OKs Central Library plans, suspends ALDO limit

Madison's Common Council voted nearly unanimously Tuesday to rebuild the Central Library on its existing site in addition to voting to temporarily suspend the controversial 365-day limit of the Alcohol License Density Ordinance.

Luck helps underdogs win in NHL playoffs

Over the past few years, we've seen a strange trend developing in the NHL playoffs, and I've never been quite sure how to explain it, but I'm going to take a stab. Every single year in the NFL playoffs, you can count on some of the teams that had the best record in the regular season to drop out of the playoffs way too early. Based on the regular season standings,  the best teamsnever seem to take it deep into the playoffs, and each year it seems to get stranger.

Madison named the first Fair Trade state capital

The Wisconsin Student Public Interest Group held a press conference Tuesday to announce Madison's status as a Fair Trade City, making it the 16th city in the nation and the first state capital to receive this designation.

UW to lose three seniors from tight-knit squad

Tennis is a lonely sport.

Report: UW System minority enrollment not up to par

Although fall 2009 enrollments were at an all-time high for the UW System, the number of students of color enrolled has not kept up pace, according to the UW System's annual accountability report released Monday.

Political parties strategize to win seats in fall

State Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, announced Monday she will not seek re-election in the fall, making her one of 18 lawmakers who will be leaving their positions.

Accountability Board says it is improving contracts website

Fifteen proposals chosen to receive remainder of MIU second round funds

Chancellor Biddy Martin announced 15 proposals to receive the remainder of the second round of Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding Monday.

Martin reshapes relations between UW, lawmakers

In the two years since becoming chancellor at UW-Madison, Biddy Martin has worked toward strengthening and rebuilding relationships between state lawmakers and the university.

Police believe gunman to be among ID'd homicide suspects

Madison Police believe they may have identified the gunman responsible for the homicide of a Madison man last Wednesday.

Faculty Senate approves grad school restructuring proposal

The UW-Madison faculty senate approved the most recent proposal to restructure the Graduate School Monday.

Man arrested in attempted break-in on east side; claimed to be searching for party

 Police said a Madison man was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting or obstructing an officer during an attempted break-in on East Johnson Street early Sunday morning.

Milwaukee rally draws thousands

Thousands of marchers descended on National Avenue in Milwaukee and an estimated 500 marched at the state Capitol Saturday as part of the annual May Day immigration march.

ASM elects new chair, vice chair

Associated Students of Madison representatives elected former Student Services Finance Committee Chair Brandon Williams as chair of the new Student Council session Sunday.

Arrest made in North Side homicide

The Madison Police Department arrested a suspect in the homicide of a 19-year-old Madison man Friday.

State's corrections costs were double Minnesota's in 2008

Wisconsin spends more than twice the amount Minnesota does on its corrections system and imprisons nearly 14,000 more, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.

Mifflin 2010

Many students woke up earlier than usual Saturday morning and started tossing back some brews in honor of the annual Mifflin Street Block Party. The perfect weather, packed street and two stages of music made for a memorable block party yet again.

Badgers advance in Big Ten Tournament

The Wisconsin women's tennis team earned a 4-0 first-round knockout over No. 9 seed Minnesota Thursday as the Big Ten Tournament got underway in Iowa.