Motorists team up to stop drunken driver on Beltline, police say

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 11:57am

A group of concerned motorists teamed up to stop a suspected drunken driver on the Beltline Highway Wednesday afternoon, according to Madison police.

Witnesses told police they spotted a car in the eastbound lanes of the Beltline, weaving and speeding up and slowing down in traffic on the Beltline. The car rear-ended another vehicle before driving against the concrete median near Rimrock Road, according to police.

A tow truck driver told police he turned on all of his truck's lights to keep motorists away. Police said the tow truck driver and the driver of a minivan worked together to box in the suspect's car. A woman jumped out the minivan to the suspect's car and put it in park, according to witnesses.

Police said a group of motorists then got the man out of the car and pushed the car to the right shoulder.

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Utility company requests rate freeze through 2014

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 4:02pm

After raising electric rates 3.8 percent and gas rates 1 percent for 2013, Madison Gas & Electric has filed a request with the state to freeze rates through the end of 2014.

The average homeowner is paying $4.55 a month, or $54.60 a year, extra for gas and electric compared with a year ago, according to data on the utility's website.

The utility, in its application to the state Public Service Commission, credited its own "belt-tightening" and other factors that make a rate freeze possible.

The state commission still has to approve the freeze.

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Police investigate shots fired at south side convenience store

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 7:42am

No one was injured early Wednesday morning after there was a report of shots fired in the parking lot of a south side convenience store, according to Madison police.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of the PDQ in the 2500 block of Fish Hatchery Road just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.

According to police, multiple people have been contacted in relation to the incident, and officers have found a vehicle in the area that was believed to be involved.

Police believe the shooting may have been the result of a dispute between people in the parking lot. Spent bullet casings were found at the scene.

Police have not made any arrests in the case.

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Some Madison water customers face disconnection

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 3:11pm

Madison Water Utility customers who haven't had new water meters installed face disconnection from water services this week, according to city officials.

City officials said customers were first contacted last year about the installation of new water meters, but some have not yet responded. Some customer's homes were posted with bright orange final disconnection notices warning that services would be cut April 16 if they fail to contact the city water utility.

Customers who didn't respond to the initial notices received in-person visits. Those who never responded have been visited more than a dozen times since last August.

The new water meter system requires the installation of indoor meters to replace outdoor meters.

Customers who receive notices are asked to call 608-266-4765 to schedule an installation appointment or complete and return an opt-out form.

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OWI suspect blows .334 BAC, police say

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 12:10pm

A 29-year-old Madison man arrested on suspicion of fifth-offense operating while intoxicated took a breath test that recorded a 0.334 blood alcohol level, according to Madison police.

Police were called to a home in the 400 block of Seven Nations Drive when a 52-year-old woman living there reported a stranger knocking at her door at 2:34 a.m. Monday.

Officers found Sue Vang, 29, who told police his car was stolen and he was using his phone to track it. An officer asked Vang if the car down the road parked facing the wrong way and partially on a curb was his. He told the officers he wasn't sure and thought someone had stolen it.

Officers said Vang staggered as they walked to the parked car.

Key's in Vang's pocket fit the ignition, and his wallet and cellphone were inside, according to police. The officers said they also found numerous beer cans and a bottle of hard liquor in the car.

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Madison motorists targeted for speeding, pedestrian safety

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 8:43am

Madison police are conducting special traffic enforcement in three areas of the city this week. Officers with the Traffic Enforcement Safety Team will be looking for pedestrian safety violations and speeders Tuesday through Thursday.

The enforcement team will be at:

2200 E. Johnson St. on Tuesday promoting and enforcing pedestrian safety.
2200 Seminole Highway on Wednesday enforcing a 25 mph speed limit.
100 John Nolan Dr. on Thursday enforcing a 35 mph speed limit.

Madison police said they rely on the public to be aware of and to follow all traffic laws, whether as a pedestrian, bicyclist or motorist.

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At public forum, residents weigh in on possible Metro route changes

Submitted by Susan Endres, Madison Commons Reporter

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 12:52pm

At public forum, residents weigh in on possible Metro route changes

Adjustments proposed for Sheboygan Avenue, Allied Drive

Around 30 people attended a public hearing Wednesday evening to weigh in on possible changes to Madison bus routes.

The City of Madison Transit and Parking Commission listened to the comments and concerns of about 20 Madison residents. Most attendees focused on the proposed changes to bus routes 14 and 15 at Sheboygan Avenue on the west side, but others had suggestions for routes 9, 10 and 18, among others.

In the end, "30 percent will like [what's changed]; 30 percent will hate it; 30 percent won't care; 10 percent won't realize there was a change," said Transit Schedule Planner Colin Conn. "That’s just standard."

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