MPD says it warned gas station owner about selling synthetic pot
Dane County drug task force search warrants show nearly 38.5 pounds, or 18,000 grams, of synthetic marijuana were seized from two East Washington Avenue gas stations.
Author: Matthew Simon
State budget battle could impact Verona Road construction
Verona Road construction from County Road PD to Raymond Road, planned for 2016 to 2019, remains uncertain as lawmakers battle with Gov. Scott Walker to finalize a budget.
Cassville river homes take brunt of storm damage, power outages
Homes along the Mississippi River appear to have taken the brunt of storm damage and power outages in historic Cassville, prompting an emergency declaration by the village president Tuesday.
Toxic algae closes 3 Madison beaches
Toxic blue-green algae prompted Madison and Dane County Public Health officials to close James Madison, Tenny and Warner beaches, all along Lake Mendota, Monday.
Study: Genetic discovery may lead to autism treatment
A University of Wisconsin-Madison genetic discovery, looking at two key brain proteins in mice with the developmental disorder fragile X, has researchers hoping they could one day develop treatments for other neurological disorders, such as autism.
Public education ‘pep rally' takes aim at budget proposal
Many of the 200 southern Wisconsin educators, administrators, parents and students attending a so-called pro-education 'pep rally' at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Monday took direct aim at the current legislative public education package proposal.
UW researchers design wood-based computer chip
A University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering research and development team thinks a computer chip made mostly of wood could be the answer to potentially toxic, non-biodegradable electronics filling up landfills.
Wisconsin Red Cross increases response to Texas flood
A Dane County Red Cross volunteer is among four others joining 26 Wisconsin volunteers already in Texas helping respond to the growing flooding devastation.
State park price hike met with mixed emotions
As they enjoyed a beautiful holiday weekend Saturday camping out, Devil's Lake Memorial Day campers had mixed feelings about a Republican-backed proposal to raise admission and camping rates at all state parks.
14 cadets graduate Madison College as police profession faces 'tense times'
Many of the 14 law enforcement cadets walking across Madison College's stage Friday night know they are heading directly into an occupation that finds itself under unprecedented scrutiny.
City council approves review of MPD policies
Madison's City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night that will review the entire way the Madison Police Department works and its policies.
Madison school board delays implementing Cheatham's discipline changes
The Madison Metropolitan School District's board of education delayed implementing changes Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham calls key to making the district's discipline policy, known as the Behavior Education Plan, work effectively.
Exact Sciences could spur Judge Doyle Square facelift project
Exact Sciences could prove to be the catalyst that finally pushes Madison's plagued Judge Doyle Square proposal and gives parts of downtown a facelift.
Same sex couple files lawsuit over birth certificate
A 2-month-old baby boy is at the center of a Madison same-sex couple's federal discrimination lawsuit seeking to have the state's birth certificate policy ruled unconstitutional.
Protestors take to Milwaukee streets in Tony Robinson's name
Protestors took to the streets in Milwaukee Wednesday night in Tony Robinson's name, demanding the federal government investigate after the district attorney's decision to clear officer Matt Kenny in Robinson's shooting death.
Willy Street businesses hope for peaceful reaction to DA's decision
Businesses along Williamson Street are looking at the history of peaceful demonstrations in gauging how the community will react to District Attorney Ismael Ozanne's decision to not criminally charge Officer Matt Kenny, who shot and killed Tony Robinson March 6.
Sand-dominated Wisconsin River makes recovering 5-year-old's body difficult
One month after Angela Girton's presumed drowning, the river's unpredictable currents and fast-moving, obstructing sand are making finding her body a daunting job for crews.
UWPD turns to public while preparing to implement body cameras
During the first of two University of Wisconsin Police Department public forums focused on helping department leaders form a body camera policy, about 15 campus community members seemed open to the idea of implementation this summer.
Homeless property moved from CCB to storage structures
To the dismay of some of Madison's homeless population and their advocates, city and county officials made good on a promise to move all unattended property from the City-County Building to storage structures about a block away on the corner of West Wilson Street.
Baraboo police officer uses personal drone to assist in Angela Girton recovery
Baraboo police officer believes drones will change policing in the next few years, as he lends his technology in the search for a missing 5-year-old.
Soglin's homeless crackdown sparks campout protest
In protest of Madison Mayor Paul Soglin's executive action designating the area outside the City-County Building as the only place homeless people can sleep other than a shelter, homeless supporters camped out alongside the homeless Thursday night.
Tony Robinson family urging peace during 'Youth & Unity Summit'
Tony Robinson's family is calling for peace and unity during youth summit in Madison.
Former Madison police chief: 'Stop the killing'
Echoing a recent blog entry, former Madison Police chief turned Episcopal Priest David Couper made a passionate recommendation for stopping police shootings.
Hundreds light candles to remember 5-year-old lost in Wisconsin River
Around 300 mourners filled Gotham's park with candle light Saturday night as they remembered 5-year-old Angela Girton, who is presumed to have drowned Monday night after falling into the Wisconsin River.
