Alien Road News Today

Madison planners are backing off of some proactive rezoning recommendations, but still encouraging some denser redevelopment in their new Northeast Area Plan draft.

The 36-year-old Madison man was arrested and jailed on a tentative charge of fourth offense OWI and a probation violation, Madison police said.

The new facility is part of an effort to provide job training and career opportunities, child care and affordable housing resources all under one roof.

"It is without question he should have known that he hit a person," a Dane County prosecutor said in court Friday.

MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police arrested a man following a road rage incident on the citys north and east sides Friday afternoon.

Fire crews were finishing an EMS call at restaurant in the 4300 block of Lien Road when they noticed a smell of natural gas in the entryway.

MONONA, Wis. (WKOW) -- A Monona Police K9 Handler engaged in a high speed chase after attempting to stop a speeding vehicle around 1:18 a.m. Saturday morning.

MONONA, Wis. -- Three men were arrested after Monona police said they led officers on a lengthy chase early Saturday morning. Police are also investigating after an officer unintentionally fired

Alders rejected plans for a car wash Tuesday night, saying it would prevent dense, transit-supported development in the area. The car wash company says that violated state law.

Madison’s Plan Commission rejected an application for a car wash on Lien Road, saying it is not a compatible use under the city’s new zoning ordinance designed to boost development. The company says that was illegal.