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New Charges Issued In Madison Open Carry Case

A review by Madison police of an incident involving five people carrying handguns into an East Side Culver's on Saturday has resulted in disorderly conduct charges being filed against all five suspects.

The men were members of an open-carry advocacy group. They were all openly carrying handguns while having dinner at Culver's near East Towne Mall Saturday evening when they were approached by Madison police officers, who asked to see identification. A concerned citizen made the call to police, after noticing the holstered guns, authorities said.

Police said two of the individuals refused to show identification, and were subsequently handcuffed, ticketed for obstruction of justice and searched until identification could be found. Once it was learned none of the men were felons, the guns were returned.

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Dean Doc Named Distinguished Internist Of Year

A Dean Clinic doctor has been honored at the 55th Annual Scientific meeting by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Phillip A. Bain was named the 2010 Distinguished Internist of the Year

The American College of Physicians honors exceptional effort and contributions to the science and art of internal medicine.

"I am extremely grateful to be honored by such a well-respected organization," said Bain. "Looking back, I have been so fortunate to work with so many great colleagues and staff.  I am also very grateful for all of the wonderful patients who have taught me so much over the years. It has been a tremendous journey."

Gun-Carrying Customers Prompt Culver's Policy Review

Culver's Corp. is evaluating the possible need for a policy addressing handguns in its restaurants.

The issue came to light after an incident at the East Towne Culver's on Saturday evening.

Five members of the open-carry advocacy group, Wisconsin Carry, met to eat dinner and socialize. The men were all legally openly carrying firearms.

"They started to notice a police presence was gathering around the building so they suspected that somebody had called the police regarding them because they had firearms," said Auric Gold, the group's secretary.

Madison police confirmed that a call was placed to them by a concerned woman who had seen the men in the restaurant.

Gun-Carrying Customers Prompt Culver's Policy Review

Culver's Corp. is evaluating the possible need for a policy addressing handguns in its restaurants.

The issue came to light after an incident at the East Towne Culver's on Saturday evening.

Five members of the open-carry advocacy group, Wisconsin Carry, met to eat dinner and socialize. The men were all legally openly carrying firearms.

"They started to notice a police presence was gathering around the building so they suspected that somebody had called the police regarding them because they had firearms," said Auric Gold, the group's secretary.

Madison police confirmed that a call was placed to them by a concerned woman who had seen the men in the restaurant.

"She sees some of these people with guns on their hips, and she's concerned enough to call us saying she feels that if she doesn't call and something horrible happens, she would feel terrible that she didn't call," said Joel DeSpain, Madison Police Department spokesman.

Madison Homeowners Forced To Shovel Bus Stops In Winter?

In not easy to understand language the Madison City Council will take up Tuesday night a provision that will place the responsibility of clearing bus stops of snow and ice  to adjacent property owners.  With an ever-increasing interest in holding down property taxes, and making the bottom line look better for city hall, some Madison homeowners are about to be stuck with a big task.

Depending on much snow falls this winter it could be a big heavy unforgiving job for property owners 'lucky enough' to have a  bus stop in front on their residence.  The  Madison City Council will accomplish this by cleverly changing the wording for the definition of a sidewalk.

Some residents in the neighborhoods do whatever is possible to keep bus stops cleared in front of their home.  They do that as a common courtesy.  They voluntarily to do that for others.

But there is no way to do t

Madison Man Arrested On Suspicion Of 5th OWI Offense

A Dane County Sheriff Deputy arrested 27-year-old Chad C. Glynn of Madison for a 5th offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

The deputy saw Glynn and a passenger pull into the parking lot of a business on South Stoughton Road in Blooming Grove.

The deputy thought the two men’s presence was suspicious at that hour and contacted the two men.

Glynn admitted to being under the influence, following field sobriety tests and a blood draw at a hospital. The deputy booked Glynn to the Dane County Jail.

Man In Custody Suspected Of Connection With East Side Shooting

A suspect in a Sept. 8 shooting on Madison's East Side is in the Dane County Jail on a probation hold.

Kevin Dyer, 26, of Madison, was arrested by a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, a few hours after the shooting. Madison police said that they believe Dyer is responsible for the shooting in which one person lost the sight in one eye.

Police said that they believe Dyer and another individual, whose identity isn't being released at this time, conspired to rob two teens who they thought were going to buy some marijuana from one of the suspects. Police said the two teens were directed into a quiet East Side neighborhood near Acewood Park where the robbery took place. Police said the suspects chose the location because it was quiet and out of the way. Neither the victims nor the suspects lived nearby.