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Two firefighters demonstrate how to put out a car fire

Grand opening celebrates new fire training facilities

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief September 15, 2015

The newly reconstructed Human and Protective services training facilities celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 9. The new burn tower and outdoor fire training center is located across the street from...

Skateborder doing a trick at the new Goodman Skatepark

New skatepark provides epic changes for Madison skaters

Jolie Vale, Sports Editor September 15, 2015

Pat Hasburgh and the Madison Skatepark Fund have spent 14 years trying to bring a world-class skatepark to the downtown. The group has persevered through funding struggles and other challenges to create...

Dragon boat competitors race during one of the recent events.

Capitol Lakes DragonFest supports cancer survivors

David Feyen, Staff Writer May 12, 2015

  Do you know someone who has or had cancer? Cancer has affected people from all walks of life. It really doesn’t matter if you live the healthiest lifestyle; there is still a chance you could...

5 reasons to stay in Madison

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor April 24, 2015

“The dream of the 90s is alive in Portland.” So sang Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and crew from the satirical sketch comedy series “Portlandia,” based in and about Portland, OR, and so say many...

Really, this isn’t the coldest place in the universe

Mike Alexander, Copy Editor March 5, 2015

The first day of spring may be in two weeks but don’t apply the SPF just yet. The winter chill has its teeth sunk in and it is not letting go. But in comparison to other places, is our neck of the woods...

Madison-based ‘Chic’ wraps up production, takes to the air

Madison-based ‘Chic’ wraps up production, takes to the air

Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor September 28, 2013

The web series “Chic” has finished production of its first season with its first episode already live. All of the actors, the music in the show and the places the scenes were shot are all local. Locals...

Texan adjusting to life in Madison

Carolyne Kendall, Social Media Editor August 26, 2013

Freshman year can be an exciting thing. New environment, new people and new types of classes. I’m 19 years old and moved here three years ago from Texas. Just as I was getting used to the high school...

Homeless Illustration

Madison homeless deserve better

Evan Kingstad, Staff Writer December 4, 2012

Three weeks ago, Madison’s disgruntled homeless population propped up a tent village on East Washington Avenue, informally co-opting the Occupy movement. Police captains, and bureaucrats paraded in by...

Ford works to bring hybrid and electric technology to America

Ford works to bring hybrid and electric technology to America

Branden Kerr, Clarion Media Editor October 12, 2011

On Sept. 29, Ford Motor Company representatives visited Madison Area Technical College on their “Power of Choice Tour.” Ford reps were on hand to give students and local residents a presentation and...

AJ bombards rivals with social media

AJ bombards rivals with social media

Aaron Miller, Clarion Staff Writer October 12, 2011

College towns always seem to be on the trendy edge of things, and the recent rise of “boutique burger” joints has not passed over Madison. These kitschy themed restaurants – some of them chains,...

SNL star shines on State Street

Brooke McGee, Clarion Opinions Editor October 12, 2011

Need an idea for a great date? Tired of your normal State Street bar scene? Grab a highlighter and keep this paper then because Saturday Night Live’s Seth Meyers, will be hosting a comedy show at the...

Nightwatchman inspires the ‘Union City’ with music

Nightwatchman inspires the ‘Union City’ with music

Phil Ejercito, Clarion Photographer September 13, 2011

It was a different world the last time Tom Morello picked up a guitar in Madison, Wis. In mid-February, passage of Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill and its controversial provisions stripping public...

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