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Chicago Tribune: Campus rape culture has no easy remedy
If you’re the parent of a college student (or preparing to be), you need to read Rolling Stone’s jarring account of a fraternity house gang rape at the University of Virginia.
Wireless technology assists food-processing, other industries
Using radio frequency identification technology, Matrix designs, manufactures and supplies wireless sensors for use by food-processing companies that use wireless real-time monitoring of tempe…
Very cold night on tap in Madison
Following the frigid night, the weather turns reasonably seasonable.
Spectrum Brands to issue new debt
The Middleton consumer products company is offering senior notes and a new term loan facility.
Cyber Monday shoppers give retailers sales bump
NEW YORK — Retailers rolled out discounts and free shipping deals on Cyber Monday, with millions of Americans expected to log on and shop on their work computers, laptops and tablets after the…
Former Badger football player Jack Ikegwuonu arrested for alleged armed robberies
A former Wisconsin Badgers football player and his twin brother were arrested Wednesday for allegedly committing five armed robberies in Madison and Middleton.
New group pushes to make Wisconsin a right-to-work state
Wisconsin Right to Work is pushing for a law that says private-sector workers can't be required to join a union.
Man mugged but keeps possessions in Downtown attack, police say
A man being mugged on a Downtown street early Sunday was able to hold onto his possessions but suffered a cut lip in the attack.
Badgers men's basketball: UW stays at No. 2 in AP poll
The Badgers (7-0) will face No. 4 Duke (7-0) in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge game Wednesday night at the Kohl Center.
School Spotlight: Whitehorse Makers Club spurs creativity
The club uses the library for two weeks after school each week.
Bears, pandas and asses, oh my! New animals coming to Vilas Zoo in 2015
Grizzly bears, red pandas and Somali wild asses are coming to Madison in 2015, with your help.
Unconscious driver arrested on alleged heroin charges
A driver found unconscious and slumped over in her running car was arrested for alleged felony possession of heroin.
Couple mugged Downtown, police say
A Madison couple was mugged early Sunday in a parking lot Downtown, losing a cellphone and money to the robbers.
Beltline, regional transportation ideas on tap at 2 meetings
Citizens have two more chances to weigh in on how to deal with the Beltline and regional transportation issues, at meetings this week conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Teens attacked at house party on South Side, police say
Two teen boys leaving a South Side house party after a fight Saturday night were attacked and robbed by a group of teens, one showing a handgun.
Health officials looking for dog that bit boy
Public health officials are looking for a dog that bit a boy a week ago on the city's West Side.
Trudy Rubin: Afghan restaurant highlights support for women’s rights
At a time when most foreign news is unremittingly grim, I have a good-news story to tell — about the first women-only restaurant in western Afghanistan, called the Scranton Restaurant.
Snake rescued from Southwest Side fire
A pet snake was rescued and the human occupants got out safely when a house caught fire Saturday on Madison's Southwest Side.
Teen victim identified in fatal Dodge County crash
A 17-year-old boy who was killed in a single-car crash in Dodge County Saturday night has been identified at Lucas Gromowski of Jackson.
Donations to Empty Stocking Club donations top $86,000
Since 1918, the Empty Stocking Club has provided Christmas toys to needy children in the greater Madison area. You can help again this year. Send your gift online at www.emptystockingclub.com …