Madison News

Vermont U.S. Sen. Jim Jeffords won't seek re-election next year. Jeffords announced Wednesday afternoon that he would not seek a fourth term.

Six lesbian state employees backed by the American Civil Liberties Union went to court on Wednesday, saying the state's refusal to provide health insurance for their domestic partners violates the Wisconsin ...

Salt Lake City, UT - Overstock.com Auctions announced this week that they will be hosting the online portion of the Save The Earth Foundation's 2005 Earth Day Auction. These Earth Day auctions will feature autographed items from some of the world's most popular stars from the entertainment industry.

North side Ald. Paul Van Rooy, District 18, who has served on the City Council since 2001, will succeed Ald.

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today against the state of Wisconsin on behalf of six lesbian employees and their partners seeking domestic partner health insurance and family leave ...

Developer Gary Gorman's plan to turn the former SuperSaver site at 4629 Verona Road into an apartment complex has gotten a financial boost from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.

The state Public Service Commission of Wisconsin will hold a public hearing in Madison on Friday regarding Alliant Energy state utility unit Wisconsin Power and Light Co.'s request to increase electric and ...

MADISON, Wis. U-W Madison researchers say they've developed a promising treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease.

One in three adults has high blood pressure, and a third don't even know it. News 3's Toni Morrissey investigated the little known facts about high blood pressure -- facts that could save your life.

A steadfast defender of Catholic tradition became the spiritual leader of over one billion Tuesday when cardinals elected Joseph Ratzinger as the 265th leader of the Catholic Church.

Wisconsin and Southern Railroad Company petitioned the state railroad commissioner for the change.

Argyle, Cox Broadcasting, McGraw Hill, and Washington Post. In addition, MyWeather will supply extensive weather data, including radar and satellite imagery, to over 60 IBS television station websites.

William J. Connell, the transient man accused of setting the March 14 fire that left only the walls and steeple standing at St.

Schmidt's Auto Inc. will add parts installation to its list of services when it opens its newest location.

MADISON, Wis. -- Rising fuel costs aren't just affecting drivers, they might soon begin affecting public transportation commuters as well.

MADISON, Wis. A legislative committee voted to restore its authority to review some land purchases.

But ADDITION = SUBTRACTION and LadderbackkcabreddaL - a joint art exhibit as intriguing as its name - is only the second time the pair has done a show together.

WASHBURN + Although poet Jeff Copenhagen of Washburn recently received runner-up status with a poem he submitted to the prestigious Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters; a lot of patience and hard ...

MADISON, Wis. - Three former prominent Republican members of the state Assembly and one of their aides won't be tried on charges they ran illegal political campaigns from their Capitol offices until next ...

Don M. Goben will need to iron out some issues with Glendale Neighborhood residents before he can open a used car lot on Pflaum Road.

Reporters looking for fresh environmental research angles for Earth Day - or for environmental coverage throughout the year - can find scores of newsworthy projects at UW-Madison related to water resources, ...

The City of Madison Plan Commission deferred a decision by two weeks to approve the second phase of the Metropolitan Place project on West Mifflin Street Monday.

Several Madison police staffers this week were looking for a clean spot to work after sewage rained into the department's downtown offices.

Like father, like son. A bony shoulder poked from under the thin cotton of a SpongeBob SquarePants T-shirt. The boy, a miniature version of the salt-and-pepper haired man beside him, examined the smoky room ...

MADISON, Wis. - Lots of people forget about their local elections. Rarer are the town officials who do.

Vatican lore goes back a long way in the Greenbush, Madison's historic Italian neighborhood.

Rayovac Corp. announced the resignation of Lester Lee from his position as President of Rayovac North America.

Five newborn cubs are expected to be one of the biggest draws to Madison's Henry Vilas Zoo in recent history.

More criminal charges were filed Monday against Malini Sathasivam, a former state Commerce Department employee accused of defrauding Madison-area banks and stealing from the state.

Garbage are bummed. The band from Madison, Wisconsin, who blew into '90s alt-rock consciousness with an innovative hybrid of brawny guitar riffs, slick electronic loops, and smart-ass lyrics sung by a red hot ...

Ian's Pizza owner Ian Gurfield signed a lease to open a second location of the well-known eatery this summer at 115 State Street, the former address of Peacemeal Vegetarian Restaurant.

The award that Tina Murray received Sunday may not go far in helping fund a new environmental project she started last week at Shabazz City High School, but it was gratifying nonetheless.

A kitchen stove fire caused an estimated $50,000 damage to a Madison apartment. It started Sunday afternoon at a two-unit building at 1801 Beld Street.

The students were half the teacher's age. And he stood close. So close. But a small group of students in the University of Wisconsin Creative Writing Program did not mind a bit Friday as rock star Sting visited ...

James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography of Nowhere, will speak at the UW-Madison Wednesday on the pending global oil crisis.

John Muir never forgot the day he received his first lesson in the study of nature on the steps of his University of Wisconsin dormitory.