Madison man's overdose death prompts mother to help organize rally From the ‘I know I need to stop using, but my brain just won’t let me': Stories of addiction and loss series DAVID WAHLBERG Apr 28, 2022 Apr 28, 2022 Updated Jun 7, 2025 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Welnetz kAmp7E6C $E6G6? 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UW-Whitewater police find no threat after shelter-in-place alert UW-Whitewater police canceled the active-threat alert after investigating a weapon report.
Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Dietram Scheufele’s departure follows an investigation completed in September 2025 into complaints filed by three female students.
UW-Madison officer reprimanded for student interactions Allegations included that the officer initiated late-night texting conversations, asked female students on coffee dates while on duty and rela…
Records: UW-Madison professor engaged in sex with students, exploited 'power imbalance' The records were released in response to a request from the Wisconsin State Journal.
College a family affair for two sets of UW-Madison triplets Two sets of triplets from the same family, born 19 months apart, will all be attending UW-Madison this year.
