By Brandon Arbuckle
Feb 19, 2021 3:08 PM
Madison police said one person was found dead outside the Wexford Ridge apartment complex on Halloween. Two teens were also taken to UW Hospital with life-threatening injuries but both survived.
The Madison Police Department’s Violent Crime Unit developed probable cause to arrest Jeffrey Briggs in connection with the incident following an investigation.
The U.S. Marshals found and arrested Briggs at a hotel on the 4800 block of Hayes Road on Friday morning. He was booked into the Dane County Jail on first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Skidmore survives
Nikki Conklin finished ahead of veteran Ald. Paul Skidmore in the Feb. 16 primary.
Embattled Ald. Paul Skidmore survived his first challenge since 2013, but just barely, coming in second in the Feb. 16 primary to first-time candidate Nikki Conklin, receiving 651 votes to Conklinâs 701. Nino Amato, a former alder who has been active in city and state politics for 40 years, finished a close third with 626 votes. Democratic Party of Wisconsin operative and legislative aide Doug Hyant came in fourth with 301 votes.
âDistrict 9 voters have shown that we have a shared vision for a community focused on equity and justice, quality affordable housing, and safety for all,â Conklin, a communications consultant, tells