Two officers stood at the exits while two others readied themselves at the entrance, a throng of people clearing out of the way. “Are you ready?” the sergeant asked. I nodded in agreement, and we entered the bar.
Mifflin area residents gathered for a neighborhood meeting Wednesday and heard a panel of city representatives from Madison’s Common Council, along with the fire and police departments, discuss concerns about the Mifflin Street Block Party.
The Vending Oversight Committee unanimously approved a proposed compromise between late-night food cart vendors and restaurant owners on Broom Street Wednesday, along with an amendment extending the hours downtown cafes are permitted to serve alcohol.
University of Wisconsin police revealed at a meeting Tuesday that last week’s shooting at University Houses apartments in Eagle Heights resulted from a drug deal dispute.
Madison’s Common Council authorized city government to work with a consulting firm Tuesday on a project to implement a new bus station downtown and heard a proposal to improve Metro Transit.
The Vending Oversight Committee heard complaints from local restaurant owners about food carts operating near their locations, and discussed possible solutions Wednesday.
The number of homeless citizens in Dane County increased nearly 14 percent over the last six months, with 718 people living in shelters and 99 people sleeping outside, according to a Jan 30 survey.
The Orpheum Theatre’s new management reports the venue is “doing great” since reopening this January, adding it aims to generate more success by tailoring entertainment toward students and by continuing to build off positive community feedback.
An intoxicated, middle-aged man stepped into traffic on the corner of North Park and West Johnson Streets just outside Grainger hall at approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday, according to Madison police.
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