UW students: Head down to North Texas on coach bus to watch Badgers
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin is offering a "Final Four Bus Trip" for UW students.
Smartphone app for recovering alcoholics includes panic button
CHICAGO (AP) — A smartphone app for recovering alcoholics that includes a panic button and sounds an alert when they get too close to taverns helped keep some on the wagon.That's according to University of Wisconsin researchers who developed the tool.Adults released from in-patient alcoholism treatment centers who got free sober smartphones reported fewer drinking days and more overall abstinence than those who got the usual follow-up support.A host of smartphone apps are available that feature a variety of options for trying to prevent alcoholics and drug addicts from relapsing.The study results are based on patients' self-reporting, which is a potential limitation.
UW police captain fired in equipment probe
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department has fired a veteran captain after an internal investigation revealed he used department cameras to take hundreds of inappropriate photos of department employees and members of the public.Agency spokesman Marc Lovicott said 17-year department veteran Peter Ystenes was fired on March 12.
UW reaches $35k settlement over animal welfare
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has agreed to pay a $35,000 fine to settle animal welfare violations.UW Research Animal Resources Center Director Eric Sandgren says the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the university 44 citations between 2007 and 2013.
Badgers stun Texas in Volleyball Final Four
SEATTLE -- With University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez on hand, the Badgers Women's volleyball team stunned #1 Texas in the Final Four Thursday, and became the first 12 seed to reach the championship match in the 33 year history of the event.
Hunter with shotgun created bit of a stir in Madison
MADISON (WITI) -- It appears to be a misunderstanding.
Raiola apologizes, makes contribution to UW marching band
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spoke on the phone with University of Wisconsin Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone on Tuesday, October 8th and apologized for his actions on Sunday that involved band members at Lambeau Field.Raiola indicated he was "making a significant donation to The Marching Band Fund," which supports Wisconsin's marching band.Raiola also issued the following statement: “My interaction with the Wisconsin Marching Band was inappropriate.
NFL Blogger: Lions' center Raiola accused of hate speech
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- NFL blogger Tom Melton has written a blog that indicates Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spewed hate speech at some members of the University of Wisconsin marching band prior to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
UW officials say alert system worked during Wed. night's emergency
MADISON (WITI) -- University of Wisconsin officials say its system through which it alerts students of emergencies worked on Wednesday night, September 18th, when officials sent out a mass emergency message to students after shots were fired near campus.
Gov. Walker calls for UW System tuition freeze
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
Univ. of Wisconsin Marching Band to perform at Greendale H.S.
GREENDALE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin Badger Band will perform at Greendale High School Saturday, February 23rd.The performance will feature Camp Randall favorites and halftime selections from the 2012-2013 Rose Bowl season.The show will take place inside the Greendale High School gym at 7 p.m.Doors for the event open at 6 p.m.For ticket information, click here.
UW Marching Band wows crowds in Rose Parade 2013
PASADENA, Calif. -- The University of Wisconsin Marching Band kicked off the new year by bringing smiles to the crowds of people gathered for the 2013 Rose Parade in southern California.
Final exams at UW resume Friday and Saturday
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin will be back in operation on Friday, December 21st.
UW-Madison open only for essential functions Thursday
MADISON (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison will be open only for essential operations Thursday as a winter storm bears down on southern Wisconsin.
Audit: Wis. agencies rehired nearly 3,000 retirees
MADISON (AP) -- A new report finds state agencies and the University of Wisconsin-System rehired 2,783 people who had retired between 2007 and 2011.
UW Athletic Dir. Barry Alvarez will coach Rose Bowl team
MADISON (AP) -- Barry Alvarez is headed back to the Wisconsin sidelines.
High school athletes react to news of Bret Bielema's departure
MADISON -- As former Wisconsin Badgers football head coach Bret Bielema was introduced as the new head coach at the University of Arkansas on Wednesday, December 5th, FOX6 News spoke with Wisconsin recruits who have committed to Wisconsin or are thinking about committing, about what this latest development means for them.
Many on UW's campus "surprised" to hear Bielema news
MADISON -- The University of Arkansas has confirmed Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema will be the next head football coach for the Razorbacks.
Former Badgers lineman with sick son paying it forward
BROOKFIELD -- Steve Stark has some great memories as a former offensive lineman at the University of Wisconsin.
UW to host prep competition through 2020
MADISON (AP) -- The University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association have agreed to a seven-year contract extension to host state high school athletic tournaments on the Madison campus.