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Donald Trump chooses JD Vance as running mate
Ray Bogan: Former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his Vice Presidential running mate. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social less than 48 hours after surviving an assassination attempt. He wrote: “As Vice President, J.D. will continue to fight for our Constitution, stand with our Troops, and will do everything he can to help me MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” Vance is a 39-year-old attorney and author from southwestern Ohio.
Officials investigating after fatal crash on Highway 151
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Three vehicles were involved in a fatal crash on Saturday night leading to one death, according to Sun Prairie Police Department. Police said the crash happened on US Highway 151 northbound just north of Reiner Rd. bridge on Saturday at about 8:43 p.m. Officials from Sun Prairie PD as well as the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Wisconsin State Patrol arrived at the scene to assist.
Nitty Gritty fully re-opened one month after dumpster fire
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Downtown Madison’s Nitty Gritty is fully re-opened after a fire last month. In a Facebook post, the restaurant shared dine-in and carry out are available again, as well as delivery options and over the phone. The fire that caused the shutdown happened in the early hours of November 20. Madison Fire Department says people smoking were seen near the dumpster where the fire started, and it was likely caused by improperly discarded fire materials.
Janesville Best Buy burglary
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Early Sunday morning, Janesville Police responded to a commercial burglary alarm at a Best Buy. The suspects used a vehicle to force entry to the Best Buy located at 2850 Deerfield Drive. They took an undetermined amount of merchandise and fled in a car. Police are looking for a gray 2022 Ford Edge SUV with the Georgia license plate CTQ9384. Anyone with information should contact the Janesville Police Department.
Milton Fire Department rescues 8-year-old boy from cracking ice
MILTON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Milton Fire Department rescued a young boy stuck on a frozen pond with cracking ice. Fire officials say they responded to the area of E High Street in Milton around 1 p.m. on Tuesday for an 8-year-old boy on a pond. When crews arrived, they spotted the child about fifty feet out on the ice, which was about 1 to 1.5 inches thick and could not support the weight of rescue personnel. Milton firefighters donned cold water rescue suits and entered the water.
Janesville man arrested for fifth OWI
ROCK TOWNSHIP, Wis. (WMTV) - A 38-year-old Janesville man was arrested for his 5th OWI offense on Friday at around 11:59 pm. A Rock County Sheriff’s Office Deputy pulled a man over in Rock Township due to a traffic violation. He displayed signs of intoxication and was administered standard sobriety tests, according to police. Following the tests, the man was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Wisconsin DOT records check showed that this was his fifth OWI, a felony.
A new comfort dog comes to American Family Children’s Hospital
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A new dog professionally trained to comfort children during their treatments has joined the staff of American Family Children’s Hospital, according UW Health Kids. Cola, a 2-year-old golden doodle, started at the hospital on Aug. 1. Cola is the second comfort dog at the hospital, joining a 3-year-old golden doodle named Kiko who has been part of the staff since Sept. 2021, UW Health Kids said.
A new comfort dog comes to American Family Children’s Hospital
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A new dog professionally trained to comfort children during their treatments has joined the staff of American Family Children’s Hospital, according UW Health Kids. Cola, a 2-year-old golden doodle, started at the hospital on Aug. 1. Cola is the second comfort dog at the hospital, joining a 3-year-old golden doodle named Kiko who has been part of the staff since Sept. 2021, UW Health Kids said.
Five to six shots heard outside a hotel, Madison police say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Five to six gunshots were heard outside of a hotel yesterday, however no damage or injured persons were found, according to the Madison Police Department. The MPD says officers located six 9mm casings on the street in front of the Comfort Inn and Suites on John Q Hammons Drive. The guest who reported the incident did not see who fired the shots, according to the report. MPD officers found no damages or injuries. Copyright 2022 WMTV. All rights reserved.
Uncooperative driver arrested after a hit and run, Madison police report
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A man was arrested for his 9th drunk driving offense on Thursday after officers found intoxicants, drug paraphernalia, prescription drugs and marijuana in his car, Madison police report. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in the intersection of N. Stoughton Road and Kinsman Boulevard. Officers were dispatched after a hit and run incident after receiving reports that a truck towing a camper hit the victim’s vehicle, according to the MPD.
Scientific journal retracts decades old paper by UW professor due to homophobic content - The Daily Cardinal
A scientific journal has retracted a 1951 paper written by a UW-Madison professor due to defamatory content toward homosexual participants of a study that attempted to convert them to be straight. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease flagged the article, “Observations on Homosexuality Among University Students,” which was written by UW professor Benjamin Glover. The study based itself on psychotherapy work and Glover’s belief that he could “cure” homosexual attraction.
New data suggests geographic mixing of COVID-19 strains within Wisconsin - The Daily Cardinal
Genetic sequencing of COVID-19 shows a statewide pattern of geographic mixing between previously distinct strands of the virus from Dane and Milwaukee Counties, according to UW-Madison researchers. University researchers Thomas Friedrich and David O’Connor— and their labs — analyzed the spread of the coronavirus in a Nov. 3 study published in Nature Journal. The initial data indicated Dane and Milwaukee Counties had limited genetic mixing, with reduced rates of spread after Gov.
WARF to compensate former research partner after concealing information for pharmaceutical patent - The Daily Cardinal
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will pay a minimum of $32 million to a former research partner after it concealed information related to a patent for a kidney dialysis drug. Washington University in St. Louis sued WARF in 2013 over the joint pharmaceutical patent for the drug, alleging it withheld information about the patent’s true financial value.
UW asks students traveling for Thanksgiving to stay home until next semester - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison advised students who travel for the Thanksgiving holiday to not return to campus until the spring semester in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. A recent uptick of COVID-19 cases in Madison and across Wisconsin prompted concerns as the holiday season nears. Over the course of two weeks, the university’s seven-day average positivity rate has more than doubled, including 100 students currently in quarantine or isolation, according to UHS Executive Director Jake Baggot.
UW researchers track coronavirus mutations, measure success of 'Safer at Home' order - The Daily Cardinal
Researchers at UW-Madison sequenced different strains of the coronavirus and discovered that Gov. Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” order from March lowered the number of new COVID-19 cases. Data collected from Dane and Milwaukee Counties from February through April revealed two different mutations of COVID-19, one from each county. The scientists determined the strain found in Dane County was from Europe, whereas the strain in Milwaukee originated from Asia, according to a UW news release.
UW-Madison’s ‘All Ways Forward’ fundraising campaign extended - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Thursday the university would extend its “All Ways Forward” campaign until the end of next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Launched in October 2015, All Ways Forward is a multi year campaign sponsored by the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.
CDC director praises UW-Madison COVID-19 testing efforts as cases continue to rise across state - The Daily Cardinal
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield praised the expansion of COVID-19 testing at UW-Madison, adding that the UW System sets an example for how the pandemic can be controlled. Redfield toured UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, where the university processes its COVID-19 tests, alongside interim UW System President Tommy Thompson on Oct. 22.
UW System President Thompson hires past employees as layoffs rise - The Daily Cardinal
Interim UW System President Tommy Thompson hired or promoted three new employees with increased salaries even as the number of layoffs within the system’s administration continues to rise. Shortly after taking office on July 1, Thompson appointed a new chief of staff and vice president — two positions that had been occupied on an interim basis for over two years. Later in September, Thompson promoted a current UW System employee to a higher position.
UW sees enrollment increase despite housing cancellations, calls to send students home - The Daily Cardinal
A resolution passed by the Dane County Board of Supervisors calling to send UW-Madison students home and move to fully remote learning faced opposition from the university, amid increased enrollment numbers and housing contract cancellations. At the same time, 720 students have cancelled their housing contracts and are moving out of university housing.
UW-Madison faculty member addresses Kenosha shooting, broader racism in Wisconsin - The Daily Cardinal
In a recent interview with Diverse Issues in Higher Education, UW-Madison’s Jerlando Jackson attributed long-standing racial inequalities as causes for recent protests in Kenosha, Wis., after the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black man, by a police officer.
UW-Madison rebukes PETA claims of animal mistreatment - The Daily Cardinal
Following an earlier complaint against one of its animal facilities, the University of Wisconsin-Madison released a statement claiming the accusations misrepresented a UW lab in its treatment of primates. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) — an international activist group focused on ending all animal research — filed the complaint against UW-Madison, alleging the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center violated federal guidelines against animals.
UW-Madison graduate student apologizes, resigns after falsely claiming to be person of color - The Daily Cardinal
A UW-Madison graduate student issued a public apology and stepped down from their leadership roles at a university worker’s union after falsely identifying themself as a person of color. CV Vitolo-Haddad — who uses they/them pronouns — had been posturing as a person of color while working as a teaching assistant and acting as co-president of UW-Madison’s chapter of the Teaching Assistants’ Associating graduate student worker’s union.
State provides grants to fund variety of transportation projects - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers announced last Wednesday the government would allocate almost $75 million worth of grants to finance over 150 transportation projects statewide. The grants come from the Multimodal Local Supplement award program — a one-time program included in last year’s state budget to provide additional funding for transportation and help meet the needs of local communities. Towns, municipalities and counties requested funding for about 1,600 projects.
Evers sends letter to U.S. Secretary of State amid Hmong, Laotian deportation concerns - The Daily Cardinal
Gov. Tony Evers sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday addressing concerns about possible deportations of Hmong and Laotian community members following a potential agreement between the U.S. and Laotian governments. “Many Hmong people living in Wisconsin came here as refugees seeking asylum ...The Trump Administration’s veiled negotiations are sowing fear among Hmong communities across Wisconsin,” Evers wrote in the letter.
Sustainability efforts may be cause of decreased water consumption by UW - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison reduced its annual water consumption over the past decade, and campus sustainability efforts may be a leading cause. According to data from the Madison Water Utility, UW-Madison used 941.6 million gallons of water in 2010. By 2019, water use dropped to 836.3 million gallons. Nathan Jandl, the assistant director of the UW-Madison Office of Sustainability, said that active efforts on campus, such as upgrading water fixtures, facilitated the decrease in water usage.
Location is Still Top Priority for Homebuyers in Today’s Market - Falls Church News-Press Online
It’s an age old saying, but it still rings true for home buyers who are in the market today, according to several real estate agents who work in the region: It’s all about location. “The three things that people generally look for are location, value and condition” said Louise Molton of Molton Real Estate, which operates primarily in Falls Church. And Falls Church City is one of the most desired places to live in Northern Virginia, according to area real estate agents.
F.C.’s Living History Saturdays to Make Up for Rainy Civil War Day
The Living History Saturdays fall on two days in August that focus on the Falls Church community during the Civil War era. The first of the two Living History Saturdays took place on Saturday, Aug. 6 and the second will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Cherry Hill Farmhouse at 312 Park Avenue. The free events consist of family friendly activities, games and tours of the Cherry Hill Farmhouse Barn.
City of F.C. Receives Funds for Bike Share Stations
With help from the the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, Bike Share in The Little City is closer to happening. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission provided the City with $500,000 last week for Bike Share and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority gave a $2 million grant for capital expenses related to bringing Bike Share to the City. The estimated launch date is late 2017 or early 2018.
Paintings by F.C.’s Greg Skrtic On Display in Manassas
Falls Church resident Greg Skrtic’s paintings will be on display in Colgan Gallery at the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Colgan Gallery is open Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Fridays and on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. In his artwork, Skrtic uses both natural and man-made objects, often combining them together. “I use patterns from patchwork quilting, carpet or wallpaper designs just as readily as from a seashell, leaf or seed pod.
Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library Hold Book Sale
The Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library Quarterly Book Sale will occur in early September at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, located at 7770 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. The sale dates are Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be books and media for all ages on a myriad of subjects. On Friday, Sept. 9, there will be a bag sale of $7 per bag. Saturday, Sept.
Press Pass: Concerts in the Park
The 24th annual Summer Concerts in the Park series, produced by the Village Preservation and Improvement Society, is a series of performances with bands and musicians somehow affiliated to Falls Church. The concerts occur each Thursday until August 4 in Cherry Hill Park at 312 Park Avenue. Mama Tried is led by Randy Barrett, who will be performing on July 28. The band plays bluegrass and progressive bluegrass genre music.
F.C. Vehicle Verification Forms Due August 1
The 2016 Vehicle Verification Form was sent to every vehicle owner in the City of Falls Church. This is a chance for vehicle owners to update the DMV and Commissioner of the Revenue’s databases. It is not a bill. The form that was sent to vehicle owners in the city had the incorrect due date. The due date is August 1. This information will drive the Personal Property Tax bill, which is due October 5.
Library Expansion & Renovation Town Hall Slated for July 20
On Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a town hall meeting in City Council Chambers at 300 Park Avenue regarding the proposed expansion and renovation of Mary Riley Styles Public Library. The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Board of Trustees is inviting the public to provide input about the proposed expansion and renovation project and will give a brief presentation and answer questions about it.
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