On July 22, a visitor to the Raymer’s Cove area of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve reported someone broke the passenger window of their unoccupied parked vehicle and stole their purse and wallet. Across Dane County, law enforcement departments have noted a significant increase in break-ins to unoccupied vehicles in out-of-the-way parking lots. Dog parks, natural …
We have received recent reports of big kids playing in unsafe ways on our playgrounds and also disregarding requests from adults asking them to play more gently on our playgrounds. Misuse of playground equipment or disregard for smaller kids creates a dangerous situation for everyone. We believe that adult supervision is the most important thing …
It’s a Madison tradition to celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular showing of fireworks, music, activities, games, sports and more. Enjoy a variety of events and displays being hosted throughout the city: Shorewood Hills Events https://www.shorewood-hills.org/index.asp?SEC=60249913-A3ED-44CF-A09D-B1F422B9157A&DE=AB8AD6F8-39A4-4BFE-BC7A-8F4353325A27&Type=B_BASIC Fourth Fest https://www.theedgewater.com/events/fourth-fest-2024/ Monona Community Festival https://www.mononafestival.com/
Blood thinners. Painkillers. Antibiotics. Cough syrup. Almost all of us have leftover medications in the cabinets, drawers, or shelves of our homes. But what to do when they’re expired or no longer needed? I’m old enough to remember when we were encouraged to flush unused medications down the toilet. That’s no longer considered appropriate or …
It’s officially summer! In the UA community, we’ll see an increase of outdoor activities, traffic, and of course, our young ones out and about enjoying the outdoors. Let’s work together to become familiar with these summer safety tips to keep everyone in our community safe! Traffic As the warm weather is here, it is important …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2022 (the last year for which there is available data) crashes involving speeding accounted for 29% of all traffic fatalities. Additionally, 87% of speeding-related fatalities happened on non-interstate highways. Speeding can kill. Our quiet, safe community is not immune to such tragedy. In 2021, a person …
Submitted by University Apartments Community Police Officer Jeff Kirchman From the moment they move on their own, children’s innate curiosity can sometimes lead them into unsafe situations. According to the National Safety Council, more than a third of child injuries and deaths occur in the home. Childproofing your residence is a critical step in helping …
As part of the Inclusive Language Series we shared this semester, we introduced terms and resources to promote mutual learning and to create more inclusive communities. This week we are reflecting on the terms we have talked about. We Shared These Terms & Topics We recognize that this doesn’t even begin to cover half of …
As part of our Inclusive Language Series, we are introducing some terms and resources for you to learn more about this semester in an effort to create more inclusive communities. This week’s terms are APIDA and AAPI. Language, acronyms, and terminology change over time; this includes the acronyms AAPI and APIDA. AAPI stands for Asian …
In honor of April being National Deaf History Month, in this week’s edition of our Inclusive Language Series we will be learning a few basics about the Deaf community and Deaf Culture. First and foremost, there are a few things we must understand. While many hearing people consider hearing impairment to be a disability, many …