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Charges filed in murder of young boys

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While police say 28-year-old David Hoem did not admit to police that he killed four-year-old Kevin McArthur and his three-year-old brother Kemaurey, they say he did tell investigators the biblical figure Daniel had simply given the boys a big embrace while they were in his car, after which they both smiled and went to sleep.

Hoem, who was the boyfriend of the boys’ mother, is accused of strangling the children and is being charged with two counts of first degree intentional homicide. [Read more…]

Possible double homicide in Madison

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Police in Madison are investigating a possible double homicide involving two young boys. The bodies of the two children, ages three and four years old, were found early this morning in a car parked near a business on Madison’s north side.

Police have detained a 28-year-old man in connection with the deaths. That person of interest was acquainted with the children, but is not their father. [Read more…]

Martin says hello to Amherst (AUDIO)

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UW-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin took a trip to Amherst College for a ceremony introducing her as the soon-to-be president. Martin is leaving her Wisconsin after being heavily recruited by the Massachusetts college.

Jide Zeitlin, who led the committee to screen candidates, said panel members were very impressed by the chancellor. Martin was mutually [Read more…]

Saturday rallies top 60,000 on Square

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Walker supporters rally in full force (PHOTO: Jackie Johnson)

After a week of protesters rallying in Madison, supporters of the Budget Repair bill have their say over the weekend.

While thousands of people show their support for Governor Scott Walker at the state capitol on Saturday chanting “thank you Scott,” some folks were more focused on the no-show senators. “I want people to vote and get this over with. We elected a Republican governor, a Republican House and Senate; we got to get it over with.”

All 14 Democrats in the senate fled the state on Wednesday to avoid a vote on the controversial measure. [Read more…]

Baby born at fire station

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Frantic moments Thursday evening ended with the birth of a baby boy at a fire station on Madison’s east side. A young couple realized they wouldn’t make it to the hospital in time, so they called 911. Dispatcher Mike Chamberlain directed them to the fire station as the woman, a first-time mom, was already in labor. And then in just a couple minutes, another call to dispatch, as Fire Station Number Five confirmed the baby’s arrival at 5:45 p.m.

AUDIO: 911 call (:51)

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Marriage debate plays out in Madison (VIDEO)

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The “Summer of Marriage Tour” made a tumultuous stop in Madison on Tuesday. Approximately two dozen traditional marriage supporters were outnumbered by some 200 members of the LGBT community and their supporters, as speakers in support of traditional marriage rallied on the Capitol steps. The counter protest began on the Library Mall at UW Madison, where John Becker of Milwaukee defended his marriage to Michael Knoppen. “We know what it’s like to have our loved used as a political weapon,” said Becker. “But love is stronger than hate. Their hatred of our marriage will never be stronger than my love for my husband.” Counter protesters marched down State Street to the Capitol, where the Tour stop, a project of the National Organization for Marriage, took place.

 

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Hard court, hard core

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Wisconsin hosts bike polo teams from around the nation this weekend. Bike polo is a sport that’s been growing in popularity in Madison and elsewhere. Event organizer Jonny Hunter says the Madison bike polo club put in a bid last November to host the North American Hard Court Bike Polo Championship tournament, and was the overwhelming choice. “The sport’s been growing very fast, and Madison has been part of that,” Hunter says. “Our club (Mad Bike Polo) isn’t as big as others, but we’ve been participating in big tournaments and doing well. We’re respected in the scene.”

 

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Craigslist bomb seeker arrested

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A Craiglist posting by a Madison man got more attention than he probably wanted. He was looking for a mechanic to build an explosive device. What he got was an undercover ATF agent, to whom 76 year old Jansson Wheeler offered $500 for an explosive device. “Mr. Wheeler actually placed an advertisement on Milwaukee’s Craigslist, looking from someone to put together . . . an explosive device,” said Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain. “An ATF agent contacted Mr. Wheeler, and indicated he would put together a bomb for him.” [Read more…]

Homicide charge sought in teen’s death

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K'Andre Frazier PHOTO: WIBA

Fitchburg police are seeking the most serious charge in the murder of a 16-year-old this week, “The Fitchburg Police Department has referred charges to the Dane County District Attorney’s office of First Degree Intentional Homicide and Robbery with Force. K’Andre Frazier had recently arrived in the area after living in a different location over the past several years. [Read more…]

Dirt trail leads to treenappers

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Two UW-Madison students are paying hefty fines of about $700 apiece, for stealing a 20 foot maple tree from a downtown street. Police spokesman Joel DeSpain says it appears some late night hijinks were involved. “They were up into the wee hours of the morning on Saturday, and at some point . . . someone had a brainstorm of going out and taking this maple tree,” says DeSpain. The tree was yanked out of the ground and brought into an apartment.

It didn’t take police very long to find the thieves. “We’re used to following blood trails, but this turned out to be a dirt trail we followed right back to the apartment,” says DeSpain. Officers found the door wide open, the occupants asleep, “and what we call a clue sitting in the living room.” The two young men did try to save the tree by replanting it at its original location.

AUDIO: WIBA‘s Robin Colbert (:50)