Today, on what would have been Donna Mraz’s 67th birthday, the UW–Madison Police Department is renewing its call for information in the 1982 homicide of the 23-year-old UW–Madison student. In the early morning hours of …
Month: April 2026
Tornado Safety Reminders
Tornado Watch Be Prepared! Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is …
National 911 Education Month
April is National 911 Education Month. During this time, the second full week is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a time to recognize and thank the dispatchers who play a critical role …
Prescription Medication Disposal Events on Campus
It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. Each spring and fall, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors national prescription medication Take Back events. In April, there will be three opportunities to turn in old, expired, or unneeded prescription medications on campus.
Tornadoes and Severe Weather
According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes per year. In 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed 39 tornadoes in the State of Wisconsin. That includes 15 tornadoes that touched down in a …