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UWPD Chief Riseling talks recent arrest to journalism professors, students - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison Police Department Chief Susan Riseling met with journalism students and professors Tuesday to discuss last week’s arrest of Denzel J. McDonald outside a university classroom. School of Journalism and Mass Communication Director Hemant Shah introduced Riseling, who was joined by UWPD Public Information Officer Marc Lovicott and Assistant Dean of Students Kipp Cox. Riseling spent about 15 minutes talking about the recent campus and national climate before discussing the incident.
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.
Police investigating shots fired near home of Tony Robinson’s mother
Madison Police Department officers are investigating an apparent shooting that happened Wednesday on the north side of Madison, near where the mother of Tony Robinson — a teen fatally shot by an MPD officer in 2015 — currently lives. No one was hurt, MPD Officer Matthew Schroedl said in a report, but police found damage to a building in the 2100 block of Winnebago Street, where the incident occurred. “At this time it unknown if it was related to this incident,” Schroedl said.
Fifth 2016 Madison homicide relates to third, police chief says
Madison Police Department Chief Mike Koval announced Wednesday that Tuesday’s homicide in the parking lot of a southwest Madison BP gas station was not random. He made the announcement just minutes after speaking with the victim’s family. “[His family is] hurting, they are perplexed, they are confused, they are mourning, they are grief-stricken,” Koval said. “They are asking me, imploring me to use my resources to whatever extent we possibly can to put an end to the violence.
State statute prioritizes profitability over prisoner rehabilitation
Wisconsin state statutes mandate UW-Madison and other tax-supported institutions purchase from a prison industry program that explicitly prioritizes profit over the rehabilitation of prisoners, while paying inmates a significantly lower wage than that paid in the private industry. UW-Madison purchased $1,596,515 worth of prison-produced goods—largely furniture and signage—from Wisconsin’s prison industry program, Badger State Industries, during the 2015 fiscal year.
Remembering 9/11 through UW’s homepage
Starting 15 years ago, Americans have annually taken pause to recognize the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The words “Never Forget 9/11” are often spoken and written, more frequently as summer turns to fall. America has certainly not forgotten the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. The 2,983 names of those killed in both the 2001 and 1993 attacks are engraved in bronze parapets surrounding reflecting pools that once were the foundation of the Twin Towers.
East Towne Mall shooting leaves one injured
Madison police are looking for a suspect after a 19-year-old was shot in the leg at East Towne Mall Saturday afternoon.Several young men were involved in a disturbance in the middle of the mall, according to the Madison Police Department incident report. At least one shot was fired. The victim, who was taken out on a stretcher, was a part of the original dispute.MPD Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain said they do not believe the incident was terrorism related.
Protesters challenge university, state, city leaders
Friday’s officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Tony Robinson brought out community members of all ages, who converged in a protest Monday to address officials from university, state and city levels.UW-Madison students Deshawn McKinney, Natasha Thimmesch and Teresa Baymon created a Facebook page Sunday evening to spread word of the event and encourage student involvement.“Honestly, the silence of people who are not here hurts, because that silence is the amount of pressure that Tony can’t...
Republican Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention Live Coverage
Election 2016 Republican Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention Live Coverage Follow @cardpolitics for updates on the Republican Party of Wisconsin 2016 State Convention. By Miller Jozwiak | May 14, 2016 7:47 am Green Bay, Wis. — Watch the Republican Party of Wisconsin's 2016 State Convention live via Wisconsin Eye. Convention speakers include Gov. Scott Walker, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, among others. Follow @cardpolitics on Twitter for live updates as well.
Wisconsin GOP alleges coordination in recount between Clinton, Stein campaigns - The Daily Cardinal
The Republican Party of Wisconsin alleged unlawful coordination between the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Jill Stein Wednesday as the state begins its general election recount. In a complaint filed with the Federal Elections Commission, the state party asked for the commission to begin an investigation into whether campaign finance laws are violated by the two campaigns in efforts to reaffirm the validity of Election Day ballots.
State Street’s new look: More retail could be coming
The preliminary recommendations for the city’s retail impact study include suggestions for changing the perception of parking availability, addressing homelessness downtown and possibly adjusting regulations. Tangible Consulting Services and Perkins+Will prepared an interim report of recommended policies and strategies for improving retail downtown.
County Board votes to raise minimum wage
The Dane County Board of Supervisors voted to amend its minimum wage ordinance Tuesday night, increasing pay for workers of the county and entities with which the county contracts to $12.50 by January of next year. The updated ordinance changes the definition of a “living wage” in service contracts and sets an hourly wage for those service contracts at $12.50 effective Jan. 1, 2017. The living wage will then increase by 50 cents every year until 2022, when it will reach $15 per hour.
From 'Go Home' to 'Welcome Home' for Sheboygan man
Comments on this story have been turned off. For more information, read this column by Sheboygan Press Editor Jason Smathers. Every Thursday morning Joe Glover Jr. volunteers at the Sheboygan Police Department, alphabetizing the judge’s records, mailing documents or feeding officers with food from his wife. His work in the municipal court is quiet, and often done alone. Yet he is known around the police department for his outgoing, cheery disposition —he is always trying to make other people smile.
Bird attack numbers soar sky high along state's lakefront
Citizens along the lakeshore — from Sheboygan to Sturgeon Bay — are seeing more birds that are becoming increasingly aggressive. Jeff Schukow, owner of Greatlakes Avian Pest Control, has been working to keep communities safe from aggressive birds. He said he has received more calls from new clients and more reports of gulls swooping down on the heads of pedestrians in 2016 than any year past. There has been a large influx of gulls along the lakeshore.
Noodles & Co. reports credit card breach
If you used your credit or debit card at a Noodles and Co. in the last few months, you might want to check your credit report. Noodles and Co. locations across the country were exposed to a data security breach that could have compromised the payment information of customers who used credit or debit cards since late January. Noodles and Company said in a statement that the malware, which caused the breach from Jan. 31 through Jun. 2, was contained once identified.
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