Dear Editor: I think there is a justified concern on the part of many individuals concerning the media blitz over the infidelities of various sports, entertainment and political stars since there are really more important issues that should concern us all. At the same time, not spending some time on this particular issue does an injustice to all those individuals, particularly the disadvantaged ... Full Story »
I just got this in my inbox: Please be advised, especially if you were planning on driving into the city to testify tonight. Full Story »
A 16-year-old Madison teen was arrested Sunday afternoon at East Towne Mall after allegedly stealing a bottle of cologne, then brandishing a knife at a security guard who chased after him. Full Story »
A man who reported his car stolen in November got some good news and bad news last week, Madison police reported. Full Story »
With the first major winter storm of the season bearing down on south central Wisconsin, Dane County snowplow operators will be armed with a new tool to fight the drifts on 2,500 miles of state and county highways. Full Story »
I apologize for not putting this up Monday -- I had the day off, but fortunately there were not too many meetings on the weekly schedule for yesterday. Full Story »
Opponents of commuter rail are pushing for an advistory referendum this spring. Full Story »
Two suspects arrested Sunday night for allegedly committing a burglary on West Doty Street could be connected to a number of burglaries downtown, Madison police reported. Full Story »
Roundup of local higher education news and events: Full Story »
It takes a lot to shut down the Overture Center. If you have a ticket to "Grease" and can physically make it downtown in what they're already calling a blizzard, never fear -- the show will probably, most likely, almost for-sure go on. Full Story »
What's up with the Garver Arts Incubator project? It's inching along, says Marianne Morton, executive director of Common Wealth Development, Inc., the nonprofit developer of the $15 million art center planned for a century-old former feed mill. Full Story »
A Madison teen allegedly stole a pickup truck Saturday afternoon, before being arrested following a short foot chase by police on Saturday night. Full Story »
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has decided to give Nike four months to clear up problems of reported workers' rights abuses at two factories that the sports apparel giant subcontracts with in Honduras. Full Story »
Two people were injured early Tuesday morning from a fire that caused an estimated $50,000 damage at a residence on the far west side, the Madison Fire Department reported. Full Story »
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning Tuesday afternoon that will be in effect until midnight Wednesday. Full Story »
Dear Editor: Although I do not live in Madison, the City Council’s vote on the Edgewater Hotel project does matter to me as a professional historian and historic preservationist. How council members vote will effect historic preservation throughout the state by making it more difficult to preserve the architectural and/or historical character of historic sites, historic districts, historic ... Full Story »
Democrats are celebrating the fact that, in their rush to come up with a scheme to pay for health care reform, they have blocked an effort to preserve payments to home health agencies that provide nursing care and therapy to homebound Medicare beneficiaries. Full Story »
The Madison City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to override a decision by the Landmarks Commission to reject plans for the $93 million Edgewater Hotel project. Full Story »
When I was back home two weeks ago, my mother mentioned John -- the cute boy with red hair and freckles on whom I had my first crush in grade school. I was sorry to hear that he has spent years battling alcoholism. I gather it began in college, which doesn’t surprise me, after visiting my son’s college this fall. Full Story »
Dear Editor: Bill H.R.3699, initiated by Rep. Barbara Lee and others, would prohibit the increase in Afghanistan of any more troops by not appropriating any funds toward this end. I ask our representatives to support our troops by supporting this bill and refusing to allow any more of them into Afghanistan. Full Story »
With President Barack Obama’s decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 30,000 additional troops to battle al-Qaida and the Taliban, he has put his imprint on the war on terror and, at the same time, is giving up Democrats’ most famous fallback position: Blame George W. Bush. Full Story »
Dear Editor: I cannot believe the intelligent, worldly and articulate man I voted in for president will engage in more warfare for Afghanistan -- often called “the land where empires go to die.” And he’s doing this at a time when our overstressed soldiers are on their fifth and sixth tours of duty and our whole U.S. economic system is tanking. It is estimated that the Iraq War alone will cost $3 ... Full Story »
Dear Editor: An article by Steven Elbow talks about how Madison wants every police officer to have a semiautomatic assault rifle to better protect themselves and others. There isn’t much need for more weapons. People will continue to commit crimes and do illegal things whether or not the police have regular handguns or assault rifles, so why would we put the lives of innocent people in danger? Full Story »
The news that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators are to stand trial in a federal court in Manhattan has provoked no small amount of controversy and even hysterical reaction. “9/11 fiends coming here for trial -- next stop is hell!” read a New York Post headline. Full Story »
You know what our problem is, Madison? We're "satisficers." Full Story »
Fireworks light up the sky at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. AP/Danny Johnston
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