Madison crews to flush water mains

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 7:09pm

Madison residents who notice discolored water running from their taps need not worry ? crews are flushing water mains across the city this week.

According to a city statement, Madison Water Utility is performing unidirectional flushing to clean out minerals from water mains. The operation takes about 30 minutes on average and involves opening and closing valves in each section of the main, which can cause residents to notice discolored water, lower water pressure or a brief pause in service.

Officials are reminding residents that if they notice a dark tint to their water, they should turn on their cold-water tap located nearest to the water meter for a few minutes until the water begins to run clear.

Residents can check when crews will be checking water mains near their homes at http://www.cityofmadison.com/water/programs/waterFlushing.cfm.

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Madison officials ask for public input in budget process

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 6:50pm

Madison officials are looking for public input as they begin piecing together next year?s city budget.

According to a city statement, Madisonians can make their voices heard through an online tool called IdeaScale, where they can propose ideas and vote on ideas submitted by others. Local governments across the country have utilized the tool. Madison?s version is available at http://madison.ideascale.com/.

Citywide budget conversations will also take place throughout May. Ideas submitted at IdeaScale will be among several topics discussed at the meetings, the statement said.

Four sessions, all open to the public, will be held, each with its own theme.

Anyone interested in attending the budget conversations can visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/budget/ for dates and locations.

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Dane County Humane Society to hold annual garage sale

Submitted by Grant Hermes on Friday, April 26th, 8:08 pm

The Dane County Humane Society will hold its annual garage sale again this year.

The sale will feature everything from home decor and books to clothing and games. All of the contributions support the efforts of DCHS.

The sale will be held at the Four Lakes Wildlife Center off Voges Road in Madison. It will run from Friday to Sunday. Doors open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Saturday, but will only be open until noon on Sunday.

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MSCR offers Madison lakes event

Submitted by Leah Linscheid on Friday, April 26th, 6:27 pm

Madisonians can learn more about what treasures lie at the bottom of their community lakes from a local diving expert this weekend.

Madison School and Community Recreation will hold a public conversation with Rick Krueger, a diver with more than 22 years of experience with exploring Madison’s lakes. The event will cover topics ranging from a Lake Mendota cave where Chief Black Hawk once hid to sunken boats and cars that now rest at the bottom of Lake Monona.

The event will take place April 27 at 9 a.m. at the La Follette High School. The fee is $5.

Anyone interested in registering for the talk can visit www.mscr.org and use the course number 42295 to sign up.

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Barns to be replaced in $18M Alliant Energy Center project

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 5:36pm

Plans to demolish aging barn facilities at the Alliant Energy Center moved forward with the selection of a Madison architecture firm to design replacement pavilions, according to the county executive?s office.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said Thursday that local design firm Strang Inc. received the $745,000 contract to create the vision for modern, multi-use agriculture and exhibition pavilions.

In a statement, Parisi said the multi-use pavilions will secure the Alliant Energy Center as a state-of-the-art space for long-time staple events ? such as the World Dairy Expo or the Midwest Horse Fair -- that bring millions into the region?s economy.

Parisi partnered with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and current AEC customers to fund an $18 million plan to replace the center?s existing barns with two modern multi-use pavilions.�

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Reedsburg man arrested in Madison for suspected 6th OWI

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 1:14pm

A Reedsburg man was arrested in Madison on suspicion of sixth-offense operating while intoxicated after police said he was spotted driving erratically Wednesday.

Police said Kevin J. Delvalle, 40, was stopped on Verona Road at about 8:30 p.m. by an officer who said he was driving in a reckless and dangerous manner.

The officer said there were numerous empty beer cans in Delvalle's car and one that was still full.

Delvalle denied having anything to drink until the officer said there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his car, according to police.

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Apartment fire started by candle, 1 sent to hospital

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 11:02am

One person was taken to the hospital after a fire started by a candle caused damage to an apartment building in the town of Madison Thursday morning, according to town of Madison fire officials.

Firefighters were called to a 16-unit apartment building at 2604 Pheasant Ridge at 6:37 a.m. When they arrived they found a bedroom on the first floor fully involved with fire coming out the window.

An occupant who tried to put out the fire before calling the fire department was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. All other occupants escaped safely.

Fire officials said the fire was caused candle with combustible materials placed on top of the candle. The building and contents sustained $22,000 in damage. There were no operating smoke detectors in the apartment where the fire started.

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