Wednesday, Sept. 21
UW-Madison’s student government wants university officials to move an Amazon pickup point from the historic Red Gym to another location on campus. The issue has spurred a debate about shared governance procedures and use of student space.
Thursday, Sept. 22
After The Guardian published a trove of leaked documents that shed new light on how Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign coordinated to raise money during the recall election, Walker makes a veiled threat against prosecutors, suggesting he might cut state resources if the John Doe investigation continues.
Monday, Sept. 26
Snow days, sure. But a mold day? Four Sun Prairie schools close after the microorganism is found growing in the library at Eastside Elementary. The recent rain and humid weather are to blame.
The UW-Madison College Republicans, led by chairman Alex Walker (yes, that Walker), endorse Donald Trump for president. And Bucky wept.
Turns out, liberals like to play the dark money game, too. A new pro-Democrat group, Prosperity for Everyday People, debuts $200,000 in TV ads for Democratic state Senate candidate Mark Harris, the Wisconsin State Journal reports.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence visits Wisconsin to do a little debate prep, with Gov. Scott Walker standing in as Democrat Tim Kaine. But can he play the harmonica?
Wednesday, Sept. 28
A mid-morning shooting on Madison’s south side leaves one man “very critically injured,” the State Journal reports. Police recover more than 25 shell casings from the scene and believe that more than one gun was fired. The shooting appears to be “specifically targeted.”
