Thursday, Nov. 12
UW-Madison’s beloved student newspaper The Daily Cardinal announces it will cut production of its print edition to two days per week starting next semester. The Semiweekly Cardinal just doesn’t have the same ring.
Friday, Nov. 13
A shooting on the southwest side of Madison leaves one man dead and another injured. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that the incident was “predicated on…[a] commercial transaction gone awry.” This is the 10th homicide in Dane County this year.
Monday, Nov. 16
Despite the fact that states have no authority to keep out refugees, Gov. Scott Walker joins 26 other GOP governors in slamming the door on new Syrian refugees, citing concerns about letting in potential ISIS insurgents.
The state Assembly approves a pair of controversial bills: one that rewrites the state’s campaign finance laws and another that eliminates the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board. Now, all they need is a gleeful signature from Gov. Walker.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
The Madison Common Council votes to nix body cameras for Madison police officers on the advice of a citizen-led panel. Instead, the city will focus on a citizen-led effort to build trust between police and communities.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
City officials and Big Top Baseball, a partnership that includes Madison Mallards executives, are nearing agreement on a two-year contract to refurbish and manage operations at Breese Stevens Field on the near east side.