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Union Cab offers new online ordering service

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, September 12th, 9:28 pm
Union Cab offers new online ordering service

 

Union Cab announced earlier this month that their taxis can now be ordered online.

The real-time online ordering service can be found at http://www.unioncab.com/order.

The new service is available on smart phones and does not require the user to download an application, said a press release.  Users can view a route and fare estimate on the new website.  A taxi confirmation is sent through e-mail and a credit or debit card is needed to place the order.

"Madison ranks near the top as a tech city,” said Union Cab Information Technology Manager Brian Hill. "Being able to order a cab through the web or phone should be an option."

Union Cab of Madison is a 220 member worker cooperative providing taxi, wheelchair accessible taxi, and courier service to the greater Madison metropolitan area.

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Police investigate after another counterfeit bill found

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, 3:51pm

Madison police said they are investigating after many counterfeit bills have been reported in the city in recent weeks.

On Sept. 4, Madison police were called to Capitol Petro Mart, 2702 E. Washington Avenue, after a customer tried to pay for gas using a very real looking, but counterfeit, $5 bill. The serial number was IA90610799A.

A fake $20 bill, with serial number IF9634064G, was passed at the Red Roof Inn, 4830 Hayes Rd., on Sept. 3, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.

On Aug. 27, a bogus $20 showed up at Walmart, 4198 Nakoosa Trail, police said. The serial number was IB60173777A.

On Aug. 25, three counterfeit $20 bills were used at McDonald's, 6910 Odana Rd. Two had the same serial number: JG11392554A. The third phony bill had serial number JG62128332A, police said.

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Woman reports sexual assault on Madison?s east side

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff
Monday, September 10th, 2012, 11:41am

A 29-year-old Madison woman told police she was sexually assaulted early Sunday morning.

The woman said she met a man at a downtown bar and agreed to meet him at a parking lot on East Washington Avenue to possibly purchase clothes or purses he sold from his SUV.

She told police she was sexually assaulted around 4:25 a.m. after she got into the man?s vehicle.

She said she kicked the man, got away, and was able to later call police.

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Dane County residents worry about West Nile virus

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff
Thursday, September 6th, 2012, 9:54pm

One probable case of West Nile virus has been reported in Dane County so far, reported the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

After two deaths linked to the virus in Milwaukee County and Waukesha County, Dane County locals are wondering how the mosquito-borne West Nile could impact them.

"It's been so dry the mosquitoes haven't been out around my house or the parks," said Madison local Pat Lemire.

Experts said the mosquito season typically lasts from May to September, but the mosquito-borne virus is hitting Wisconsin later than normal because of the hot, dry summer.

Dane County Public Health collects larva from breeding sites each week from various locations, such as East Moreland Park.

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Deceased pets memorialized during national celebration

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Thursday, September 6th, 9:37 pm

 

The Dane County Humane Society and Memorial Pet Services will co-host “Remembering our Pets” on Saturday, Sept. 8 in honor of National Pet Memorial Day.

The event will take place at 5132 Voges Rd. in Madison from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Pets that have passed away will be remembered with the unveiling of a new pergola, brick patio and garden area at the humane society, said a Dane County Humane Society official.

“Each personalized brick in the patio has directly helped provide love and hope for the many homeless animals at Dane County Humane Society,” says Gayle Viney, DCHS Public Relations Coordinator.  “The bricks and surrounding garden area provide a lasting opportunity to honor or memorialize very special, and loved, family members, friends or animal companions that have made a special impact on all of our lives.” 

A brief ceremony will be held that includes seed planting and light refreshments.

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Food drive offers free document shredding

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Thursday, September 6th, 8:34 pm

 

Madison residents looking to destroy their confidential documents will have their chance on Saturday at Dane County Credit Union’s shred day and food drive.

From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., personal documents will be shredded and recycled free of charge, said a press release.  Attendees are asked to bring a food donation, which will support the Dane County community.

The event will take place at the Dane County Credit Union, located at 3394 E. Washington Ave. in Madison. Pellitteri’s Data Destruction will destroy and recycle the confidential documents.

Participants are asked to bring only personal, not business, papers.

Dane County Credit Union officials ask that people be as generous as possible with food donations, which will benefit area food pantries via the Community Action Coalition of South Central Wisconsin.

For more information, visit www.dccu.us.

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Police search for cat that bit woman

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Thursday, September 6th, 7:08 pm

 

The Department of Public Health is looking for a cat after it bit a woman Monday.

The woman was attempting to separate the cat from her own cat when it bit her, said public health officials.  The incident occurred on Sept. 3 around 6 a.m. at the 1900 block of La Sierra Lane.

The cat is described as brown with black stripes.  It has short hair.

Public Health – Madison and Dane County asks that anyone with information about the incident or the cat call the Police and Fire dispatcher at 608-255-2345 and ask for the animal services officer.

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