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Cieslewicz to appoint Woulf to ALRC seat

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced his intention to appoint Mark Woulf as an Alcohol License Review Committee voting member Monday.

Landmarks Commission denies Edgewater leeway on statute

The Landmarks Commission denied both the Edgewater project's request for a Certificate of Appropriateness and a Landmark Ordinance Variance, which will block progress in Hammes Co.'s plans for renovation.

State expects more government employee, university layoffs as budget takes effect

Statewide budget cuts passed in June continue to affect state employees, including those at UW-Madison.

Economist asks young people to stop climate change

Noted economist Jeremy Rifkin spoke Monday as part of the UW-Madison Distinguished Lecture Series, calling for a young people's revolution to end global climate change.

New Hy-Vee offers high nutrition, low cost

Some people, especially those from Iowa and surrounding states, have probably gotten their groceries from Hy-Vee for as long as they can remember. However, most people have never heard of the Iowa-based grocery chain until late last month, when Wisconsin's first Hy-Vee opened at 3801 E. Washington Ave. in Madison.

Company responsible for Ogg demolition may file lawsuit

The company originally responsible for the demolition of the old Ogg Hall in spring 2008, Dore and Associates, is asking the state for $1.7 million in damages after being fired before the demolition was complete.

Attempted robbery on Broom Street leaves no one injured

A 21-year-old Madison woman was the victim of an attempted robbery last week on the 200 block of North Broom Street, according to a police report.

Fans forget to consider plenty when formulating expectations

Be honest: coming into this football season, how good did you think Wisconsin was going to be?

Views on race should be discussed, not censored

Two weeks ago I wrote a column calling for an end to the practice of using race in university admissions. While many took offense to the way the column was written, I was surprised by how many people took offense to the existence of my ideas and to me personally. When I wrote the column, I thought I was simply contributing another idea to the campus climate that would enliven our discussions of race. I knew some readers would agree and others would disagree, but I was certain that I wouldn't find an environment that was hostile to me or to my arguments.

12/01/2009 - Washington and the Bear

Nonprofit group opposes Edgewater redevelopment

The Madison Trust for Historic Preservation released a statement Wednesday announcing its official opposition to the current proposal for an addition to the Edgewater Hotel, saying it had an inappropriate scale for the Mansion Hill Historic District.

UW Hospital ranks in top 100 for cardiovascular care

UW-Madison Hospital and Clinics is among the top 100 hospitals in the nation for cardiovascular care, according to a study released last week by Thompson Reuters Healthcare.

Student Judiciary denies CFACT's appeal for funding eligibility

The Associated Students of Madison's Student Judiciary voted last week to deny Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow's appeal after the Student Services Finance Committee denied them funding eligibility earlier this year.

After success in the Pacific, Duke looms

The Wisconsin men's basketball team is fresh off a solid tournament appearance at the Maui Invitational and its biggest win of the season to this point. Head coach Bo Ryan and his players look to keep the momentum rolling into one of their most anticipated matchups of the season.

Public health dept. releases 2008 environmental report card

The Department of Public Health for Madison and Dane County recently released its environmental health report card for 2008.

Want to be governor? Protect universities

For the past two weeks, student protests have rocked the University of California. These marches and sit-ins follow a decision by the University of California Board of Regents to raise tuition by 32 percent for the next school year, a move which itself was prompted by $800 million in budget cuts to the University of California system by the state. With numerous states facing similar budget difficulties, it is reasonable for UW-Madison students to wonder if they will be the next to see their tuition raise by a third.

12/01/2009 - Charlie and Boomer

Democrat Tim John enters governor race

Tim John, an Oconomowoc resident and president of a Milwaukee printing company, announced his candidacy Friday as a Democrat for the 2010 governor's race.

12/01/2009 - Angel Hair Pasta

Alleged burglar arrested near Regent Street

A Madison man who could be linked to several recent burglaries was arrested early last week near the Regent Street neighborhood, according to a police report.