Our guess: someone soft and squishy If an internal name were to be considered by the Police & Fire Commission, one we have heard is Paige Valenta, assistant chief of operations. But she is described as “tough.” That’s a disqualification in this … Continue reading
Just jonesing to recommend Chief Koval’s dismissal The War on Cops continues apace in the Emerald City, Madison WI. Two developments: First, two excellent sources tell us that Brenda Konkel is about to be named to the nine-member Public Safety … Continue reading
Madison Police Chief Mike Koval: Last night (07-02-19), the Common Council voted to approve a contract to keep police officers in our four main high schools. [More here.] I think this is a win for public safety and I am … Continue reading
Will parents risk showing up at the June 24 Madison school board meeting to fight for their kids’ safety? Who will be the guinea pig? School parent-teacher organizations, print your agendas, call your meetings. You have until September 15 to … Continue reading
The Whitehorse case is in the District attorney’s lap but Madison schools have already vilified the teacher Paddling furiously, Madison Metropolitan School District superintendent Jennifer Cheatham intends to start up a hotline for staff, students, and families to report racism, personal … Continue reading
Promote victimhood, get victimized Tony Gallli, dean of the Madison’s broadcast journalists at WKOW-TV27, asked our favorite candidate for Madison School Board Seat #4: Any concerns over using a live feed into the MMSD auditorium Monday evening to satisfy the … Continue reading
Wayne Strong, who had filed to challenge incumbent Nicki Vander Meulen for the seat earlier this month, suspended his campaign Jan. 9, according to the Madison City Clerk's office. In a statement emailed out Wednesday morning, Strong explained he would "campaign on a limited basis" following a "recent medical incident." The statement says Strong will make a final decision on staying in the race "on or prior to" Feb. 18, the same date as the primary election.
Former Madison mayor Dave Cieslewicz in Isthmus: "I’m still stunned to realize that almost half of my country could vote for a man like Trump. I view his defeat as a moral imperative. And, yet, while I certainly don’t mean to equate it, I just can’t get on board with the policies and worldview of the Democratic left either. … Given the leftward movement of my party, I don’t think I qualify as a liberal anymore. Instead, I identify as a moderate." (Click image to read)
3:41 p.m. Tuesday 01-14-2020 — Officers responded to a west side residence reference a report of a stolen auto. The victim explained that they were unloading their vehicle after shopping and left the garage door open with their keys and personal belongings inside the vehicle. Approximately thirty minutes later the spouse arrived home and noted that the vehicle was missing. The suspects (two males) attempted to use the victim’s credit cards at a local shopping mall. Investigation continuing.
7:56 AM Saturday 01/11/2020 – 3500 block Manchester Rd.
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