Madison buzzed last year when urban beekeeping became legal, but not everyone loves living near a hive. While they are relatively few, the city has received some complaints about beekeepers over the last year.

According to zoning administrator Matt Tucker, there are 39 beekeeping licenses out in Madison, and only about three or four have had complaints lodged against them since the ordinance passed in February 2012. This is comparable to complaints about Madison's urban chicken raisers, Tucker said.

He noted the issues that most commonly come up with beekeepers have to do with the personal responsibility of keepers, like hives resting closer to lot lines than the ordinance allows.

Loni Broesch has filed multiple complaints about her neighbor and said she's miserable living next to a beekeeper.

Art reflects 'unique abilities'   

Paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other works of art created by Wisconsin residents who have varying degrees of hearing loss, plus artwork by sign language interpreters, is on display at the Department of Health Services building in downtown Madison to commemorate Deaf History Month, celebrated March 13-April 15.

Linda Huffer, director of the Office Deaf and Hard of Hearing at DHS, said the exhibit is meant to give attendees a sense of the challenges of hearing loss.

"These amazing works of art reflect the richness and diversity of people who have a hearing loss and those who work with them,” Huffer said in a news release. 

Secretary-elect Kitty Rhoades invited everyone to come and view the artwork at the DHS headquarters this month.

Memorial High School senior Addison Clearwood is one of 10 national recipients of the National Young Women of Distinction Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting.

The award is given to scouts who have completed a "take action" project to improve their communities.

Addison's project is called "S.A.D. Out Loud -- A Fight Against Ignorance." Her project created a student organization to reduce the stigma of depression and mental illness among teenagers.

The club hosted a "Break the Silence" event, featuring community organizations and speakers presenting viewpoints on depression and suicide.

Addison will be honored March 16 at the Badgerland Council Girl Scout Award Ceremony. She will be awarded by the Girl Scouts of the USA in Phoenix later this month.