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Tales from the Drought: Tyreke's Big Week
Tyreke Evans' rookie year as a whole deserves an article on its own, and we'll likely see it before this series is over. But one week in particular during that magical year stood out to me. On December 16th, 2009, the Kings were 10-13 facing the Washington Wizards at home. The Wizards were struggling themselves, but they had a veteran team, led by star guard Gilbert Arenas. Arenas and Evans battled back and forth throughout the night, and the end of the game would be no different.
‘Tell more of us’: What the Reindahl Imagination Center would mean for Madison - The Daily Cardinal
The Madison Finance Committee voted in September to refer their decision on funding the Reindahl Imagination Center, a proposed new library that will fill a gap in civil resources and expand play-based learning programs. But few residents know what the Reindahl Imagination Center is or why it’s being built. The Reindahl Imagination Center would be located in the Reindahl Park on the east side and include a library, a community center and spaces for other city, county and state agencies.
Jury exonerates ex-Badger football player Quintez Cephus of all sexual assault charges - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison’s former receiver Quintez Cephus was found not guilty on both counts of second and third degree sexual assault after 30 minutes of deliberation, a four day trial and a year-long football suspension. Despite public dismay regarding the make-up of the jury –– eight white women and six white men –– the defense team was able to successfully tell Cephus’ story.
Drunk driver arrested after collisions, hit-and-run in downtown Madison - The Daily Cardinal
Madison police arrested a man Sunday after he drove drunk in downtown, hitting another car before driving off the road. The incident began early Saturday morning, when the driver ran a red light and hit a car passing through the intersection of Gorham Street and Wisconsin Avenue, injuring the two passengers in the other car. He then drove away from the scene with his front bumper dragging across the ground.
Madison prepares for first professional soccer game - The Daily Cardinal
Following the first-ever win in team history, Madison’s new professional soccer team is preparing to play their first home game Saturday. Madison was first announced as the location for a team in May 2018 as part of the rollout of a new soccer league with teams in mid-size American and Canadian cities. The league currently has 10 teams but is aiming to expand to 24 by 2021.
Bernie Sanders attacks Trump, billionaires at Madison rally - The Daily Cardinal
Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders drew well over a thousand attendees Friday afternoon to James Madison Park, his first appearance in Wisconsin since launching his latest campaign for the Democratic nomination. Despite temperatures in the high 30s and wind chills below freezing, rally goers waited for over an hour to see Sanders speak. “Thank you for coming out on this warm, beautiful, sunny afternoon,” Sanders said jokingly, as snow flurries began to fall over the crowd.
Foxconn to announce purchase of property in downtown Madison - The Daily Cardinal
Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics company at the center of a massive statewide controversy, is set to announce the purchase of a downtown Madison property Friday. The company announced they intended to reveal the details of the purchase during an event at the Monona Terrace Friday in cooperation with the BMO Financial Group. The event will feature remarks from Foxconn and BMO executives as well as UW-Madison Vice Chancellor for University Relations Charles Hoslet.
Bernie Sanders to visit Madison this week - The Daily Cardinal
On a day forecast to be cold and rainy, Madisonians will turn out to “feel the Bern” at a rally for Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders Friday afternoon. Sanders, an independent U.S. senator from Vermont, will hold a rally at James Madison Park at 5 p.m. Friday. The rally is free and open to the public, with admission granted on a first come, first serve basis.
Rhodes-Conway triumphs in Madison’s mayoral election - The Daily Cardinal
Madison voters chose Satya Rhodes-Conway as their next mayor in a landslide election Tuesday. She unseated longtime incumbent Mayor Paul Soglin. Rhodes-Conway, a former alder on Madison’s city council, defeated Soglin by about 19,000 votes. She is the first challenger to knock Soglin out of the mayor’s office in his 22 non-consecutive years in the position. Soglin and Rhodes-Conway emerged victorious in February’s mayoral primary, beating out District 8 Ald.
Over 14,000 cast ballots in Madison’s early voting - The Daily Cardinal
According to the City Clerk’s Office, more than 14,000 Madison residents cast an early ballot for the upcoming city elections Tuesday, continuing a recent trend of strong voter turnout. Madison libraries, in addition to other locations on the UW-Madison, Edgewood and Madison College campuses, were open for in-person absentee voting. The total also includes ballots cast through the mail.
After more than 20 years in office, Soglin looks to extend his term - The Daily Cardinal
With less than a week left to go before Madison’s mayoral election, longtime incumbent Paul Soglin looks to convince voters he remains the right man for the job. Soglin —who was first elected in 1973 — has been Madison’s mayor for more than 20 years in three non-consecutive stints, with the most recent stretch starting in 2011. After initially committing to not run again, Soglin announced his reelection campaign last October.
Madison police chief reports uptick in heroin-related deaths, theft - The Daily Cardinal
Stolen cars and fatal heroin overdoses have been on the rise in Madison since the beginning of 2019, according to Madison Police Department Chief Mike Koval. In a series of blog posts, Koval detailed statistics compiled by the police department on robberies, burglaries, auto thefts and heroin overdoses. Comparing them against last year’s totals, Koval noted decreases in burglaries and thefts from cars. Alongside car thefts and fatal overdoses, police also reported an uptick in robberies.
Outgoing Alder will run for County Board seat - The Daily Cardinal
Madison Ald. David Ahrens, District 15, will run for a vacant seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors, he told Thursday. Ahrens, who is not running for reelection to the council, will contend for county board seat 17, left vacant by former Supervisor Jeff Pertl, who resigned in February to take a job in the Evers Administration.
Following primary win, Satya Rhodes-Conway confident for general election fight - The Daily Cardinal
When the dust settled on Feb. 19 and every primary vote was counted, Satya Rhodes-Conway heard what she had been hoping to hear for the past eight months: she would be running for mayor in the general election in April. A former alder and current managing director at the Mayors Innovation Project at UW-Madison’s Center on Wisconsin Strategy, Rhodes-Conway announced her run for mayor last May, more than a month before another candidate joined the race.
Arguments, expulsion threats erupt at city council discussion of Hmong mental health program - The Daily Cardinal
Testimony devolved into shouting, which in turn devolved into threats of removal at a Madison City Council meeting Tuesday, as the debate over funding for a Hmong therapy program spilled into a public quarrel. The previous Hmong therapy program, called Kasjiab House, closed in October after its operator, Journey Mental Health, said it did not have necessary funding to continue providing services.
Madison mayoral primary elections are Tuesday: Who’s on the ballot - The Daily Cardinal
Candidates are making their final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday’s municipal primary elections to decide who will be on the ballot for mayor, City Council and School Board in the general election in April. Residents across Madison will have their choice of five candidates for mayor on the ballot: incumbent mayor Paul Soglin, District 10 Ald.
Fitchburg mayor’s past reveals suspension, grievance filed - The Daily Cardinal
In the midst of a re-election bid, Fitchburg Mayor Jason Gonzalez faces exposure of a work suspension in 2007 which said he made a sexually harassing phone call to a coworker. Documents obtained by the showed Gonzalez, working as an EMT at the time, was suspended for 30 days by the Oregon, Wisconsin, Fire Department because he and two coworkers made an “unwelcome” late-night phone call to a colleague who claimed it was sexually harassing.
Snow emergency declared for Madison, schools close as flurries continue - The Daily Cardinal
Following a night that brought more than half a foot of snow to Madison, the city declared a snow emergency Tuesday in anticipation of more accumulation and anticipated plowing difficulties. The snow emergency, Madison’s second in the past two weeks, will remain in effect until at least Thursday morning as plowing crews continue to clear the streets.
Judge determines Cephus case ‘not ripe,’ delays trial - The Daily Cardinal
On the day it was scheduled to begin, the trial of suspended Badgers football player Quintez Cephus was suspended Monday after the judge determined it was “not ripe for trial.” Dane County Circuit Court Judge William Hanrahan, who was to preside over the trial, chose to allow Cephus to remain out on bail while the trial dates are reset. Cephus stands trial on two counts of felony sexual assault, to which he pleaded not guilty.
Roe v. Wade anniversary draws pro-life, pro-choice protests to capitol - The Daily Cardinal
In observance of the Roe v. Wade decision’s 46th anniversary, two groups of protesters braved the snow Tuesday morning to march on the capitol. The Archdiocese of Madison, which organized the March for Life Wisconsin, fell short of their 300 person attendance goal, which spokesperson Brent King blamed on the weather.
Four candidates fall out of mayor’s race, alder resigns - The Daily Cardinal
Nearly half of Madison’s mayoral candidates dropped out of the race in the past month, leaving five names on the ballot for next month’s primary election. Candidates Eric Koth, Michael Flores and Brenda Konkel did not turn in their nomination papers with signatures of 200 Madison residents to the city clerk by the Jan. 2 deadline.
City council rejects alcohol license ban - The Daily Cardinal
Downtown Madison will not have to fear an alcohol shortage following the city council’s decision to dismiss a motion placing a temporary ban on new alcohol licenses. The motion, proposed by Mayor Paul Soglin in January, did not have much support on the council, which voted unanimously to reject it. Soglin argued the prevalence of establishments serving alcohol downtown is a major factor contributing to violence in the area.
Mayor hopes to curb police presence at homeless housing - The Daily Cardinal
In response to what he says is an unacceptable situation, Madison Mayor Paul Soglin announced Tuesday that he would take the “extraordinary step” of assigning one of his deputy mayors to oversee a west side apartment complex. Speaking at a press conference, Soglin said the city has been disturbed by a large number of calls to police involving the Tree Lane Apartments, a complex designed to provide housing for 45 of Madison’s homeless families.
Middleton police charge two kids following ‘swatting’ prank - The Daily Cardinal
The Middleton Police Department was forced to search an entire apartment complex Saturday after receiving a tip about a hostage situation they later discovered was a prank call made by two middle schoolers. Police received a phone call Saturday night from an individual who claimed they were being held hostage in the complex by an armed suspect. Middleton Police and Dane County Sheriff’s deputies searched the entire complex, but found nothing indicating there was anybody being held hostage there.
‘He has a special place in hell:' Middleton High School students protest against sexual harassment - The Daily Cardinal
Over a hundred Middleton High School students staged a protest Monday morning against the school’s administration for their inaction against a student who has been accused of sexually harassing girls for years. Over the weekend, MHS student Ozzy Benitez compiled dozens of anonymous accusations against a student at the school who has allegedly been harassing girls since they were in middle school.
Two UW-Madison freshmen announce candidacy for city council - The Daily Cardinal
Following Ald. Zach Wood’s, District 8, announcement that he would not seek reelection to Madison’s eighth district, two UW-Madison freshmen announced they will run to succeed him on the city council. Wood, who was first elected as a UW-Madison senior, has been the campus’ representative since 2013. He announced Wednesday he would not run for a third term because he is no longer the best person to represent the student body.
Baraboo School District investigating students shown giving Nazi salute in picture - The Daily Cardinal
The Baraboo School District is investigating a photo released on social media showing dozens of its high school students giving what appears to be a Nazi salute on the steps of the Sauk County Courthouse. The photo, supposedly taken before last semester’s junior prom, received national attention after it was posted to Twitter Sunday evening. About 50 boys in suits are pictured, though not everyone in the photo is giving the salute.
Madison, Dane County see huge turnout for midterm, governor elections - The Daily Cardinal
Following an unprecedented period of early voting in the city of Madison and Dane County, turnout on Election Day exceeded expectations for the midterm and governor elections. Shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday, the City of Madison’s Clerk’s office announced via Twitter 145,510 voters cast ballots in Madison, representing 92.9 percent of pre-registered voters. The city has not yet released the amount of people who registered at the polls on Election Day.
Police arrest Madison woman for downtown parking garage murder - The Daily Cardinal
A Madison woman was arrested Monday for a murder that took place in the State Street parking ramp early Sunday morning. Twenty-one-year-old Kenyairra Gadson was taken into custody without incident after police identified her through surveillance footage and witness statements. Gadson allegedly shot 21-year-old Steven Villegas in the torso around 2 a.m. Sunday. Villegas later died at the hospital.
Madison Metro bus crashes into police station - The Daily Cardinal
A Madison Metro bus plowed into a police station Tuesday afternoon after the driver suffered a medical emergency. The bus veered off the road and crashed into a brick wall housing trash cans outside the Madison Police Department’s North District Building just blocks from the airport. Police said the accident was likely caused by a medical emergency on the part of the driver, who was taken to the hospital. Another passenger suffered minor injuries, but did not need to be hospitalized.
Madison police chief, Dane County DA trade criticisms over juvenile justice system - The Daily Cardinal
Two of Madison’s top law enforcement officials traded public criticisms online Tuesday, chastising each other for their treatment of juvenile offenders. The dispute began when Madison Police Chief Mike Koval released his daily blog post, in which he expressed concern about the increasing frequency of “juveniles engaged in serious, illegal behavior[s].” Koval cast doubt on whether the "failing" juvenile justice system actually held offenders accountable for their actions.
'We’re just getting started' 13-year-old arrested for car theft, battery according to police - The Daily Cardinal
Madison police arrested a 13-year-old boy Friday on charges of strong-arm robbery and battery in connection with a car theft last week that resulted in the arrests of three other teenagers. The three other teens, two 13-year-old girls and a 14-year-old girl, were arrested last Thursday after stealing and crashing an SUV. A woman told police late Wednesday evening a teenage boy and girl approached her and said their friends had hit her car.
Madison schools, police receive federal grant for school safety - The Daily Cardinal
The Madison Metropolitan School District and the Madison Police Department received a $250,000 grant from the federal government to train staff on restorative crisis intervention. The grant, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, was created by the STOP School Violence Act of 2018, designed to help school officials defuse potentially violent situations.
Cephus sues university for mishandling Title IX investigation - The Daily Cardinal
Quintez Cephus, the Badgers wide receiver who was suspended from the team following two counts of sexual assault, announced he is bringing federal charges against UW-Madison for violating his constitutional rights to a fair investigation. Charges of second- and third-degree sexual assault were levied against Cephus in August, following both a criminal investigation brought forward by the state as well as a Title IX investigation conducted by the university.
City officials warn of flooding as forecasts show rain - The Daily Cardinal
Madison city officials are warning residents to keep sandbags in place as rain forecasts over the next several days raise concerns for a new round of flash flooding. City officials report both Lakes Monona and Mendota rose five inches following rainstorms Sunday and Monday, but are still down six and nine inches respectively from their highs during the August storms. Both lakes are expected to rise more if recent forecasts hold true.
City council votes again to remove Confederate memorial - The Daily Cardinal
For the second time in six months, Madison’s city council voted to remove the Confederate memorial in Forest Hill Cemetery. The council previously voted to have the memorial removed in April but needed the approval of the city’s Landmarks Commission to make major changes to the cemetery, which is a designated landmark. The commission rejected the removal in August.
Suspect in murder-suicide had history of domestic abuse - The Daily Cardinal
The suspect in Saturday’s murder-suicide had a history of domestic abuse charges dating back to 2009, according to court records. The Dane County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as 39-year-old James Sykes and 34-year-old Sherry Waller. Sykes, who had a lengthy history of domestic abuse cases against him, was identified by police as the suspect. Dating back to 2009, Sykes either plead guilty or was found guilty of domestic abuse on three occasions.
BREAKING: Suspect dead after shooting at Middleton software company
The individual suspected of shooting four people — who remain in care at UW Hospital — at a Middleton Software Company is dead after being shot by officers, according to local police. The Wisconsin State Journal reported one witness saw a man enter the offices of WTS Paradigm with a gun. Witnesses have reported that the suspect is an employee at the company.
Cephus’ lawyers file motion to dismiss sexual assault charge - The Daily Cardinal
Suspended Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus’ lawyers filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss one of the sexual assault charges against him. They claimed to have proof showing the two accusers were not impaired by alcohol on the night in question. Cephus is currently facing charges of third-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault of an intoxicated victim. He made his initial court appearance Thursday morning.
Man arrested after firing gun near State Street - The Daily Cardinal
Madison Police Department arrested a man early Friday morning following reports he fired a gun in a downtown parking garage. The shooting, witnessed by a private security guard, occurred after three people approached the suspect’s car in the State Street Campus Garage and appeared to have a conversation, according to an MPD incident report. As they walked away from his car, the suspect fired a shot and sped out of the garage, taking out a parking ramp stop arm in the process.
Shooting inside WORT radio station leaves man injured, Madison police say - The Daily Cardinal
Madison police are searching for a suspect after a shooting occurred at a local radio station early Sunday morning. According to WORT’s Facebook page, a man wearing a hood and mask entered the station around 3 a.m. and fired five shots at three DJs in the broadcast studio. One DJ was hit and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The station went off the air for over six hours while police investigated but returned to the air shortly after 9:30 Sunday morning.
Third Madison Common Council member this summer resigns - The Daily Cardinal
Madison Alder Sara Eskrich, District 13, announced her resignation from the Common Council Wednesday. She is the third member to do so within two months. In her resignation letter, Ald. Eskrich said she had accepted an offer for an executive position in Brookfield, which would not leave her enough time to focus on city matters. “I am proud of all the work we have done together, and look forward to continuing to see our city prosper as a resident of Madison,” Eskrich said. Ald.
Cook receives three years in prison for sex crimes - The Daily Cardinal
Alec Cook, a former UW-Madison student convicted of sexual assault, was sentenced to three years in prison with an additional eight years of probation Thursday, far less than the maximum 40-year sentence sought by the prosecution. Cook was arrested in October 2016 after a female student accused him of sexually assaulting her in her apartment. He was later accused by 10 additional women, which lead to his expulsion from UW-Madison in March 2017.
Madison’s LGBT magazine office vandalized, publisher suspects hate crime - The Daily Cardinal
Last Friday, the staff of the magazine Our Lives, a Madison-based publication focusing on the city’s LGBTQ+ community, arrived at their office to discover a rock had been thrown through the glass door. Nothing had been stolen and there were no signs that anyone attempted to enter the office, which led the magazine’s publisher Patrick Farabaugh to suspect they had been subjected to targeted vandalism. “There’s no way you can say that this is random,” Farabaugh said.
Man injured after dispute turns violent on State Street - The Daily Cardinal
A 21-year-old man was knocked unconscious after being punched in the face outside of State Street restaurant Mooyah Tuesday evening. Witnesses of the event reported that the victim was intoxicated and had been harassing someone just prior to the incident.
According to quarterly MPD report, gunshots and heroin overdoses are on the rise - The Daily Cardinal
MPD Chief Mike Koval presented his quarterly police report to Madison’s Common Council Tuesday, highlighting a spike in gun shots and heroin overdoses since the start of the year. The update, which covered a variety of crime statistics, reported 48 shots fired incidents, a 33 percent increase from the first quarter of 2017. Koval said most of these incidents arose out of domestic situations and drug deals, along with some incidents that had begun as social media disputes.
City council approves removal of confederate monuments after contentious final debate - The Daily Cardinal
Madison’s Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday ordering the removal of two monuments honoring the Confederate soldiers buried in Forest Hill Cemetery on Madison’s west side.
Madison Common Council unanimously supports upholding State Treasurer position - The Daily Cardinal
The Madison Common Council offered unanimous support Tuesday night for a resolution supporting the office of State Treasurer. The resolution comes in response to an upcoming referendum on the removal of the office, which is set to be voted on statewide on April 3 in conjunction with the state Supreme Court election. The resolution was authored by Ald. Mark Clear, District 19, who was concerned with the lack of attention the referendum had received in the press.
Looking for a late-night snack? City Council approves moving after-hours food carts to Library Mall - The Daily Cardinal
The Madison Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday night that would move all late-night food carts to Library Mall by 2023. The ordinance passed on Tuesday was an amended version of a previous plan to completely phase out late-night vending in the next five years. Co-sponsors of the ordinance Alders Zach Wood, District 8, and Mike Verveer, District 4, instead proposed moving the vending location to Library Mall, an area that would easier for law enforcement to monitor.
State tax credits awarded to seven Dane County affordable housing projects - The Daily Cardinal
Seven Dane County projects that will encourage development of housing for low-income individuals and families received millions in state tax credits this week. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, which awarded a total of $13.4 million to projects across the state, announced Tuesday that it will give $3.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for these projects. The Tree Lane Senior Apartments, located on Madison’s west side, received over $660,000 in tax credits.
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