UW Credit Union robbed for 2nd time in a week
In both robberies, the suspect gave the teller a note demanding money and left with cash.
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Madison man allegedly stole $18K mower from Waunakee business
Police reportedly identified a vehicle owned by Paul J. Ascher, 36, of Madison, that was used in the crime from the business’ video surveillance.
Madison contractor facing criminal charges in 6 counties
Tyler Hansen, who owns Weathersealed Wisconsin, is facing criminal charges related to his business practices in Dane, Green, Vernon, Columbia, Winnebago, and Monroe counties.
Wisconsin joins $22.5M multistate settlement against Nexo Capital
Under the settlement, Nexo has agreed to implement various investor protection procedures for the benefit of Nexo’s U.S. investors.
Treasury to increase borrowing amid debt ceiling standoff
The U.S. plans to borrow $932 billion during the January–March quarter, $353 billion more than was projected last October.
Madison police investigating credit union robbery
Officers were told a man walked into the credit union and handed the teller a note demanding money, then left with cash.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
Federal attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs refused to pay a woman applying for a supervisor position as much as male candidates.
Wisconsin no longer leads nation in farm bankruptcies
Wisconsin only had 10 Chapter 12 bankruptcy cases filed in the 12 months before Sept. 30, 2022. The latest total is a 72% decline from the same period in 2021, when there were 36 new cases filed in the state.
Brick with anti-police note thrown through Home Depot window
Officers were dispatched to the Home Depot on East Springs Drive around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Employees called to report the incident after a window was broken.
Burglary on the menu at sandwich shop
Officers were dispatched to the Jimmy John’s located along the 1700 block of Theier Road around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.
More than $6K in lotto tickets stolen during armed robbery
Authorities say two men, dressed in all black and wearing black facemasks, entered the convenience store and displayed a gun.
Mail thefts plaguing Middleton businesses
With the number of incidents on the rise, investigators suspect the perpetrators are looking for any checks they could steal, forge, and cash in.
Police arrest Walgreens robbery suspect
Officers arrived to find the suspect still in the parking lot and in possession of the stolen money.
Dane County Jail funding won’t be on April ballot
The county board could not agree on the amount of additional funding that will be needed to complete the jail project.
Unrest in France over plan to raise retirement age
Under the new rules, French workers would have to work longer before receiving a pension — with the nominal retirement age rising from 62 to 64.
Madison police investigating break-in at east side warehouse
Police said two pieces of machinery were reported stolen.
Verona police seek trailer stolen from construction site
A residential camera near the construction site captured video footage of a single cab pickup truck towing the trailer away Sunday.
Madison man arrested with gun at fast food restaurant after disturbance
Officers were sent to the Wendy’s on Gammon Road around 12:30 p.m. after employees called 911 when they noticed a gun on an upset customer who was causing a disturbance.
Wausau woman sentenced for running massage parlor prostitution ring
Police found 223 customers visited one of the businesses during a one-month period, only one of whom was female.
Quartz insurance fined $500K in Illinois for mental health, addiction violations
Quartz, which offers coverage in northern Illinois, was deemed to have several violations, including requiring prior authorization on substance use disorder claims and leaving brand-name drugs for addiction treatment off its approved list.
