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Windfall! Rich will get richer from new tax credit

host.madison.com — On a chilly late February evening, the state's deepest-pocketed business lobby held its annual awards event at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel to celebrate its most successful legislative session in memory. Members of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce toasted state Sen. Glenn Grothman there for spearheading the "most exemplary public policy initiative in support of manufacturing in more than 35 years," a news release says.
Andy Kroll Staff Reporter, Mother Jones @AndrewKroll
MT @Oryx2046: WI-GOP's tax cuts, which cost WI $2.3 bln, will "eliminate Ron Johnson's state income taxes" http://t.co/DkjfmOxR #wirecall

College men's track: Williams is leader of the track at Edgewood

host.madison.com — Josh Williams likes to have lunch with his mother as often as he can. Williams, 20, is a cross country and track athlete at Edgewood College who lives at home with his mom, Andrea Williams, and older sister, Steffenie, a convenient 15-minute drive from campus.
Barry Adams Beer, Wine, and Tourism Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @madnewsboy
College men's track: Williams is leader of the track at Edgewood: http://t.co/pqY5fDG7

After shooting, Downtown leaders join in push to improve safety

host.madison.com — Downtown leaders are joining Madison officials in a push to improve safety in response to violence - especially brazen behavior with guns - in the central city.
Dean Mosiman City Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deanmosiman
Downtown Madison leaders join city officials in effort to make central city safer, especially from gun violence. http://t.co/tSbbD8jz

Chris Rickert: Kindness at your gamer's fingertips

host.madison.com — The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is giving two UW-Madison researchers a $1.39 million grant to develop two video games to help teach eighth-graders compassion, empathy, cooperation, mental focus, self-regulation, kindness and altruism. I can't help but wonder, wouldn't a puppy work just as well, and be a heck of a lot cheaper?
Chris Ricket Metro Columnist, Wisconsin State Journal @ChrisRickertWSJ
Compassionate rats? http://t.co/nuODL2XI

DNR urged to pay for well tests in waste hauler case

host.madison.com — Legislators and environmental advocates Wednesday pushed for the state Department of Natural Resources to pay for well tests for as many as 40 residents who might have been affected by the excessive spreading of human wastes on fields in Jefferson County. "If our wells are contaminated, then what do we do?
Ron Seely Science and Environment Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @rseely
DNR urged to pay for well tests in waste hauler case: http://t.co/nwSQWfCd

Extra Credit: United Way distances itself from visit by urban school reformer

host.madison.com — The United Way of Dane County has yanked its welcome mat from a visit this weekend by a former Chicago and Philadelphia superintendent who critics say promotes anti-union approaches to public school reform. Paul Vallas, interim superintendent of the Bridgeport School District in Connecticut, is speaking Saturday at 1 p.m.
Chris Ricket Metro Columnist, Wisconsin State Journal @ChrisRickertWSJ
RT @WSJExtraCredit: Paul Vallas, welcome to Madison! #edreform http://t.co/lL3B9JaM
Matthew DeFour K-12 Education Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @WSJExtraCredit
Paul Vallas, welcome to Madison! #edreform http://t.co/lL3B9JaM

Camcorder theft victim uploads video of suspected thief admitting crime

host.madison.com — LA CROSSE - A La Crosse man recorded himself on a stolen video camera taunting police, who didn't have much trouble identifying him after he introduced himself. Now he's in jail, and the video is on YouTube. "This is my house, yes, and a stolen camera that I stole," he says.
Nick Heynen Social Media Coordinator, Web Editor, and Data Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @NickHeynen
Note to camera thieves -- taking a picture or video of yourself with the stolen camera is generally inadvisable: http://t.co/FaOzmjjI

UW expert: Wolf could go back on endangered species list

host.madison.com — A hunting season on wolves proposed by the state Department of Natural Resources is likely to face a court challenge and could land the animal back on the endangered species list, according to a UW-Madison expert in predator-prey ecology who has spent 12 years studying wolf management in Wisconsin.
Ron Seely Science and Environment Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @rseely
UW expert: Wolf could go back on endangered species list: http://t.co/6UjBYiy2

Tech and Biotech: Lucigen Corp. gets grant for influenza test

host.madison.com — Lucigen Corp., Middleton, is getting a three-year, $2.8 million grant to develop a new kind of test for influenza. The Small Business Innovation Research grant is from the National Institutes of Health. Lucigen says it has discovered an enzyme that converts RNA to DNA and multiplies the DNA to identify the virus within minutes.
Judy Newman Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jnewmanWSJ
Lucigen gets SBIR grant to develop test to screen for influenza. http://t.co/PHibGWkF

Care Wisconsin drops transportation services

host.madison.com — Care Wisconsin is dropping transportation services for disabled adults and the elderly in Dane County this month, the Madison-based nonprofit confirmed this week. The care management organization is also closing its rehabilitation clinic, ending home services such as wound care and transferring its adult day center in Madison to another agency.
David Wahlberg Health and Medicine Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @davidkwahlberg
Care Wisconsin drops transportation services: http://t.co/4PKI7ql5

Suspect identified in University Avenue shootings

host.madison.com — Madison police have identified a suspect in the University Avenue shootings early Saturday morning. Darrion D. Brown, 20, Fitchburg, is being sought by police on a tentative charge of attempted homicide, according to a news release from the Madison Police Department. Brown could be driving a gold-colored 2001 Mercury Sable four-door car with Wisconsin license plate number 969-TLW.
Nick Heynen Social Media Coordinator, Web Editor, and Data Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @NickHeynen
Breaking news: Suspect identified in University Avenue shootings http://t.co/Dr4SHZhQ

UW expert: Wolf could go back on endangered species list

host.madison.com — A hunting season on wolves proposed by the state Department of Natural Resources is likely to face a court challenge and could land the animal back on the endangered species list, according to a UW-Madison expert in predator-prey ecology who has spent 12 years studying wolf management in Wisconsin.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
UW expert: Wolf could go back on endangered species list: http://t.co/4vLzeC9v

Extra Credit: Anti-teacher flier stirs tempest in Janesville

host.madison.com — Janesville teachers and their supporters expressed outrage this week after an anonymous group distributed fliers listing their salaries and urging parents to request their child be assigned to a "non-radical teacher" next year. The fliers, which included the names, titles and salaries of the 321 highest-paid Janesville teachers, also urged readers to go to iverifytherecall.com to determine if the teachers signed the petition to recall Gov.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
Extra Credit: Anti-teacher flier stirs tempest in Janesville: http://t.co/3bYwkpoF

Elected in part due to criticism of Walker ties, Berz appointed by governor

host.madison.com — Ellen Berz, who won a Dane County judicial post in April in part by criticizing the incumbent as an appointee of Gov. Scott Walker, was herself appointed by Walker on Tuesday to take the job early. Berz, 54, of Madison, will take the job vacated on April 27 by former Circuit Judge Roger Allen, who was defeated in the spring election by Berz.
Chris Ricket Metro Columnist, Wisconsin State Journal @ChrisRickertWSJ
Sweet, sweet irony: Berz appointed by gov. http://t.co/jfyibK7Y

Property Trax: Local program offering discounts on Dane County home purchases to end Aug. 1, organizers say

host.madison.com — Citing a much improved market, local housing industry leaders are retiring a discount program on Dane County home purchases about 14 months after it started. In addition to perhaps no longer being needed -- as Dane County home sales have risen strongly over the past 10 months -- the program offering savings on certain real estate services associated with home purchases never did seem to gain a lot of momentum.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
RT @MadBiz: Property Trax: Local program offering discounts on Dane County home purchases to end Aug. 1, organizers say http://t.co/S0LME1h0

Property Trax: Local program offering discounts on Dane County home purchases to end Aug. 1, organizers say

host.madison.com — Citing a much improved market, local housing industry leaders are retiring a discount program on Dane County home purchases about 14 months after it started. In addition to perhaps no longer being needed -- as Dane County home sales have risen strongly over the past 10 months -- the program offering savings on certain real estate services associated with home purchases never did seem to gain a lot of momentum.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
Program offering fee discounts on Dane County home purchases ending Aug. 1, after insufficient marketing, buy-in. http://t.co/r5KULraI

Elected in part due to criticism of Walker ties, Berz appointed by governor

host.madison.com — Ellen Berz, who won a Dane County judicial post in April in part by criticizing the incumbent as an appointee of Gov. Scott Walker, was herself appointed by Walker on Tuesday to take the job early. Berz, 54, of Madison, will take the job vacated on April 27 by former Circuit Judge Roger Allen, who was defeated in the spring election by Berz.
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
RT @WiStateJournal: Elected in part due to criticism of Walker ties, Berz appointed by governor http://t.co/rCZXB8Jd
Nick Heynen Social Media Coordinator, Web Editor, and Data Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @NickHeynen
Berz appointed by governor http://t.co/lX5SmOPm Not particularly important, but irony too good to pass up

Otterbein in Ohio names new men's basketball coach

host.madison.com — Otterbein University has picked Todd Adrian to be its next men's basketball coach. The 41-year-old Adrian comes to the central Ohio school in Westerville from Edgewood College in Madison, Wis., where he had served as the men's basketball coach since 2006. Adrian had a 97-65 record over six seasons at the college.
Barry Adams Beer, Wine, and Tourism Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @madnewsboy
Otterbein in Ohio names new men's basketball coach : http://t.co/7tWihb2w

Gibbons adopt baby squirrel at Vilas Zoo

host.madison.com — Gibbons are apes. Squirrels are not. You might think putting the two animals together would be a case of strange bedfellows, but not for Richie and Moe, two gibbons who adopted a baby squirrel found in a nest of squirrels in the gibbon exhibit at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
Cute animal story of the day. Gibbon 'adopts' baby squirrel at Henry Vilas Zoo. http://t.co/PWUr2xtx
Phil Brinkman City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @WSJ_CityEditor
Link bait: Gibbon at the Vilas Zoo has adopted a squirrel. Awww. http://t.co/Biysc1mJ

Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle

host.madison.com — Convicted Sterling Hall bomber Karl Armstrong was arrested last week in Chicago after state troopers found more than $800,000 cash in heat-sealed bags stashed inside of a motor home that Armstrong was driving, according to a document filed Monday in court.
Scott Milfred Editorial Chief, Wisconsin State Journal @ScottMilfred
RT @deborahziff: #UWMadison Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle: http://t.co/e2molmW1
Deborah Ziff Education Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deborahziff
#UWMadison Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle: http://t.co/e2molmW1

MGE chairman to shareholders: Company successful 'by staying true to our roots'

host.madison.com — It's the hometown energy company that has stayed local for more than a century, has found success and has paid it forward. That's how MGE Energy chairman, president and chief executive Gary Wolter characterized the company as nearly 2,000 shareholders gathered Tuesday for their annual meeting.
Judy Newman Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jnewmanWSJ
Staying local has made MGE a success, CEO Wolter tells stockholders. http://t.co/QYzofxHD

Increased police presence, safety measures vowed after shooting

host.madison.com — Madison officials are vowing more police presence and other safety measures after shots were fired into a crowd outside bars on the 600 block of University Avenue early Saturday morning. Mayor Paul Soglin said Monday that the city is doubling funding to $100,000 for the Downtown Safety Initiative, which puts extra cops on duty on weekend nights.
Mark Pitsch Assistant City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @markpitsch
Madison concerned over gun violence: http://t.co/VuQjHgJJ
Dean Mosiman City Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deanmosiman
Madison moving to address Downtown violence, problems in neighborhoods. http://t.co/PsrzgF8s

Madison Politiscope: Wisconsin conservatives try to discredit John Doe investigation

host.madison.com — So far, Gov. Scott Walker has largely shrugged off Democratic attempts to link him to the ongoing John Doe investigation that has led to arrests and convictions for several of his former close associates in Milwaukee County.
George Hesselberg Senior Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @GHessWSJ
RT @CapTimes: From @JackCraver: Dirt diggers like Media Trackers go on the offensive for candidates http://t.co/8TP0lWHY

Madison biotech Zurex Pharma gets $6.2 million funding boost

host.madison.com — Zurex Pharma, a Madison biotech developing products aimed at preventing infections - in hospitals and at home - has raised $6.2 million in its first major funding round. Baird Venture Partners, Chicago, and the State of Wisconsin Investment Board led the financing.
Judy Newman Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jnewmanWSJ
Madison biotech Zurex Pharma lands first-round financing. http://t.co/3rX0G8MY

Campus Connection: UW report says safety net kept state families from poverty

host.madison.com — Wisconsin is doing a good job of providing a safety net for the state's most vulnerable people, according to the fourth annual Wisconsin Poverty Report released this week. The study, conducted by UW-Madison's Institute for Research on Poverty, is designed to measure poverty rates more accurately than the official federal numbers that are compiled using only pretax cash income figures.
Dave Schechter Senior National Editor, CNN @davecavecnn
For those who say the safey net does not work: http://t.co/aIWJyA0z

Extra Credit: Anti-teacher flier stirs tempest in Janesville

host.madison.com — An anonymous group that distributed fliers in Janesville over the weekend targeting teachers who signed the recall petition has not attempted a similar action in other communities, according to the organization that assisted with its open records request.
Deborah Ziff Education Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deborahziff
Extra Credit: Anti-teacher flier stirs tempest in Janesville: http://t.co/84FJkES2

Woman banned for life from Walmart allegedly uses 3 kids to steal booze

host.madison.com — A woman banned for life from all Walmart stores because of her penchant for shoplifting was arrested Monday night after she allegedly enlisted the aid of three young girls to steal mostly alcohol from Walmart on Watts Road on Madison's west side, police reported.
Mark Pitsch Assistant City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @markpitsch
RT @madisoncrime: Woman banned for life from Walmart allegedly uses 3 kids to steal booze http://t.co/EM6InYTb

On Campus: UW-Madison students are tops for time spent studying

host.madison.com — UW-Madison may have a reputation as a party school, but its students are some of the most studious in the country, according to a story in the Washington Post. Freshman at UW-Madison study on average 20 hours a week, while seniors study 18 hours a week.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
On Campus: UW-Madison students are tops for time spent studying http://t.co/DNZ3rfji

Extra Credit: Anti-teacher flier stirs tempest in Janesville

host.madison.com — An anonymous group that distributed fliers in Janesville over the weekend targeting teachers who signed the recall petition has not attempted a similar action in other communities, according to the organization that assisted with its open records request.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
Extra Credit: Flier targeting teachers who signed recall petition stirs tempest in Janesville: http://t.co/VMcAyMUh

On Campus: UW-Madison students are tops for time spent studying

host.madison.com — UW-Madison may have a reputation as a party school, but its students are some of the most studious in the country, according to a story in the Washington Post. Freshman at UW-Madison study on average 20 hours a week, while seniors study 18 hours a week.
Deborah Ziff Education Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deborahziff
On Campus: #UWMadison students are tops for time spent studying: http://t.co/JVgW3ltk

'Bill' Sachse, brainchild behind modern Bucky Badger mascot, dies at 85

host.madison.com — If William "Bill" Sachse hadn't returned from the Navy and enrolled at UW-Madison, a burrowing antisocial badger may still pass for a mascot at Camp Randall Stadium, avoiding fans and inspiring no one. Because of Sachse, the animal got replaced with Bucky Badger, a human version who since 1949 has roamed the sideline and become synonymous with Wisconsin sports, jumping around and pumping out touchdown pushups.
Dan Simmons Madison City Government and City Life Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MadDanWSJ
'Bill' Sachse, brainchild behind modern Bucky Badger mascot, dies at 85: http://t.co/xOKBSTee

'Bill' Sachse, brainchild behind modern Bucky Badger mascot, dies at 85

host.madison.com — If William "Bill" Sachse hadn't returned from the Navy and enrolled at UW-Madison, a burrowing antisocial badger may still pass for a mascot at Camp Randall Stadium, avoiding fans and inspiring no one. Because of Sachse, the animal got replaced with Bucky Badger, a human version who since 1949 has roamed the sideline and become synonymous with Wisconsin sports, jumping around and pumping out touchdown pushups.
Deborah Ziff Education Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deborahziff
'Bill' Sachse, brainchild behind modern #Bucky Badger mascot, dies at 85: http://t.co/6YfwUKX4 #UWMadison #Badgers

On Wisconsin: Glorious Malone's is 'thinking outside the cracker'

host.madison.com — MILWAUKEE - Like it or not, if you live in Wisconsin, you're a cheese head. We love to snack on cheddar, curds and havarti, melt Swiss over ham and sprinkle salads with feta, all of it made within the state's boundaries and shipped globally.
Barry Adams Beer, Wine, and Tourism Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @madnewsboy
On Wisconsin: Glorious Malone's is 'thinking outside the cracker': http://t.co/vQhG0Du6

Feingold to rally early voting for Democrats

host.madison.com — Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold plans to lead an effort to get people to vote early in the Gov. Scott Walker recall election. Feingold planned to meet with voters Tuesday afternoon in Middleton to increase awareness about absentee voting options, voter registration and other information.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
Feingold to rally early voting for Democrats: http://t.co/Nqhdbdah

Renovation of Pheasant Ridge Apartments a catalyst for central Beltline corridor

host.madison.com — Developers say a $4.9 million ongoing renovation of three blighted apartment buildings in the town of Madison will benefit the community that surrounds it and the business park next to it, while its tenants will get a better place to live at below-market rates.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
$4.9 mil top-to-bottom rehab of S Madison apts to have far-ranging benefits for tenants, Central Beltline corridor.http://bit.ly/LogAPb

Renovation of Pheasant Ridge Apartments a catalyst for central Beltline corridor

host.madison.com — Developers say a $4.9 million ongoing renovation of three blighted apartment buildings in the town of Madison will benefit the community that surrounds it and the business park next to it, while its tenants will get a better place to live at below-market rates.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
RT @MadBiz: Renovation of Pheasant Ridge Apartments a catalyst for central Beltline corridor http://t.co/Uuuv0tGi

Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle

host.madison.com — Convicted Sterling Hall bomber Karl Armstrong was arrested last week in Chicago after state troopers found more than $800,000 cash in heat-sealed bags stashed inside of a motor home that Armstrong was driving, according to a document filed Monday in court.
Mark Pitsch Assistant City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @markpitsch
#SterlingHall bomber Karl Armstrong arrested with $800k cash in vehicle: http://t.co/lSP2BjcQ #madisonradical #RADS
Ed Treleven Courts Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @wsjcourts
Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle http://t.co/GDZR1UHf
Phil Brinkman City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @WSJ_CityEditor
No marijuana found, but warrant suggests Karl Armstrong under investigation for possible drug trafficking. http://t.co/RVOWqWI8
Phil Brinkman City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @WSJ_CityEditor
Sterling Hall bomber Karl Armstrong arrested in Chicago after troopers found more than $800,000 cash in his motor home. http://t.co/k9b4bd0q
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle http://t.co/uKr3q08B

Milwaukee DA defends John Doe investigator after report of recall sign in yard

host.madison.com — Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm is defending the chief investigator in the John Doe investigation into Scott Walker's administration while he was county executive after a report surfaced that David Budde has a recall sign in his yard.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
Milwaukee DA defends John Doe investigator after report of recall sign in yard http://t.co/27Vg0Q6T

Property Trax: Dane County's Distressed Property Index falls below 30 percent for fourth straight month in April

host.madison.com — Dane County's Distressed Property Index was well below 30 percent in April, continuing a steady pattern so far this year. The index reading in April was 25.6 percent, down from 31.2 percent in April 2011 and down from 27.1 percent in March.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
Dane County Distressed Property Index under 30 percent, for 4th month running, indicates slowdown in foreclosure sales. http://t.co/dAghjCgo

Chris Rickert: If you are jobless, Walker's and Dems' spin only makes you dizzy

host.madison.com — Republican Gov. Scott Walker hopes jobs data he released last week can help save his skin in the June 5 recall election. Democrats point to other, less positive jobs numbers as just one more reason he deserves the boot.
Chris Ricket Metro Columnist, Wisconsin State Journal @ChrisRickertWSJ
There are interest groups, and then there are interest groups. http://t.co/4huxb658

Jury awards brothers $700K in Catholic diocese lawsuit

host.madison.com — An Outagamie County jury on Monday awarded two brothers $700,000 in a fraud trial against the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. The civil jury found the diocese responsible Monday for concealing a former priest's history of child molestation. Brothers Todd and Troy Merryfield sued the diocese in 2008, alleging the diocese was aware the Rev.
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
Jury awards brothers $700K in Catholic diocese lawsuit http://t.co/uP4R26eo

'Bill' Sachse, brainchild behind modern Bucky Badger mascot, dies at 85

host.madison.com — If William "Bill" Sachse hadn't returned from the Navy and enrolled at UW-Madison, a burrowing antisocial badger may still pass for a mascot at Camp Randall Stadium, avoiding fans and inspiring no one. Because of Sachse, the rodent got replaced with Bucky Badger, a human version who since 1949 has roamed the sideline and become synonymous with Wisconsin sports, jumping around and pumping out touchdown pushups.
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
Bill Sachse, the brains behind Bucky Badger as we know him today, died, Bucky mascot was his idea in 1949 http://t.co/XSAHfxuB
Mary Spicuzza State Government Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MSpicuzzaWSJ
'Bill' Sachse, brainchild behind modern Bucky Badger mascot, dies at 85 http://t.co/OVcOIEXk
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
Bill Sachse, the brains behind Bucky Badger as we know him today, has died at age 85. Bucky mascot was his idea in '49. http://t.co/XSALN7vv

Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle

host.madison.com — Convicted Sterling Hall bomber Karl Armstrong was arrested last week in Chicago after state troopers found more than $800,000 cash in heat-sealed bags stashed inside of a motor home that Armstrong was driving, according to a document filed Monday in court.
Dan Simmons Madison City Government and City Life Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @MadDanWSJ
RT @MadisonCrime: BREAKING: Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle http://t.co/rre0VIKU
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
RT @WiStateJournal: BREAKING: Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle http://t.co/uLGdpXg5

Monona 16-year-old may be UW's youngest graduate

host.madison.com — At age 4, Serra Crawford was doing second-grade multiplication and essentially reading at an adult level. By 6, she advanced to algebra and trigonometry. A year or two later, she was writing books about an osprey that flew around the world, her mom recalled.
Mark Pitsch Assistant City Editor, Wisconsin State Journal @markpitsch
MT @deborahziff: BTW oldest #UWMadison undergrad to graduate was 61. | Monona 16-year-old may be UW's youngest grad: http://t.co/Dv1ALoE8
Deborah Ziff Education Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @deborahziff
BTW - the oldest #UWMadison undergrad to graduate last weekend was 61. | Monona 16-year-old may be UW's youngest grad: http://t.co/kXjCF08S

Driver charged with homicide in quadruple fatal crash in February

host.madison.com — Victor Benitez, who was allegedly driving a car at high speed before a Feb. 18 crash in Fitchburg that killed his four passengers, was charged Monday with four counts of homicide by intoxicated driving.
Ed Treleven Courts Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @wsjcourts
Driver charged with homicide in quadruple fatal crash in February http://t.co/TBzfM0kX

Man pleads to lesser homicide charge; could get 18 years in prison

host.madison.com — A man who was set to stand trial this week for a fatal stabbing at a South Side gas station last year instead was convicted Monday of a lesser homicide charge and would spend 18 years in prison under a plea agreement. Bernard J.
Ed Treleven Courts Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @wsjcourts
Man pleads to lesser homicide charge; could get 18 years in prison http://t.co/Bj3iEmYr

Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle

host.madison.com — Convicted Sterling Hall bomber Karl Armstrong was arrested last week in Chicago after state troopers found more than $800,000 cash in heat-sealed bags stashed inside of a motor home that Armstrong was driving, according to a document filed Monday in court.
Steve Apps Photojournalist, Wisconsin State Journal @steveappsphoto
Sterling Hall bomber Armstrong arrested after $800,000 cash found in vehicle: http://t.co/y5NePjXW

Property Trax: Wisconsin housing market in April sees sales, median price increases, while new listings, supply decline (full report)

host.madison.com — Continuing spring's strong bounce-back, April saw another good month for state home sales, as well as a small price increase. Existing home sales rose 19.5 percent compared with April 2011, the Wisconsin Realtors Association said Monday. It was the 10th month in a row of year-over-year increases, with a sales volume rise seen in every region of the state.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
Wisconsin's April home sales report shows welcome drops in new listings, but months of supply still high, at 13.2 mos. http://t.co/hSRVJhyP

Mlatawou, advocate for immigrant rights, dies at 46

host.madison.com — A Madison attorney and activist who fought for the rights of immigrants, people of color and the disabled has lost her own battle with cancer, her family has announced. Laurie Burnstein Mlatawou died Saturday at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was 46.
Steve Verburg Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @St_Verburg
Mlatawou, advocate for immigrant rights, dies at 46: http://t.co/jMvdnl5I