Category Archives: Local News
UW-Madison: 9 out of 10 people on campus fully vaccinated
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nine out of 10 people on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, including faculty, staff and students, are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The university reported the fi...
Sep 02, 2021
Several Madison, Dane County roads to close next weekend for Ironman Triathlon
MADISON, Wis. — Several downtown and campus-area roads will be closed next weekend as hundreds of athletes compete in the Ironman Triathlon. The race is scheduled to run from 6:45 a.m. until rou...
Sep 02, 2021
Doctors recommend increased precaution for kids, citing rising cases of RSV, COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — Cases of respiratory syncytial virus — a respiratory disease that many people contract in their childhood — have been on the rise this summer, which UW Health experts...
Sep 02, 2021
Eastside home struck by gunfire while people inside, police say
MADISON, Wis. — A house on Madison’s east side was hit by gunfire Thursday while people were inside, police said. Officers responded to the 200 block of North Marquette Street shortly befo...
Sep 02, 2021
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Sep 02, 2021
In the 608: What MMSD students can expect going back-to-school today
MADISON, Wis. – It’s back-to-school for many students across the area this week, and that includes those at the Madison Metropolitan School District. Thursday, September 2nd marks the retu...
Sep 02, 2021
A national debt: Should government compensate for slavery and racism?
By Molly Carmichael and Martha Daniels Wisconsin Watch Reggie Jackson, a writer for the Milwaukee Independent and the former head griot, or oral historian, at Ame...
Sep 02, 2021
‘Less than ideal’: MMSD explains decision to require masks outdoors while parents prepare students for first day
MADISON, Wis. – A spokesperson for the Madison Metropolitan School District says the decision to require masks outdoors for students too young to get the vaccine was made with safety in mind. Th...
Sep 01, 2021
Badgers urge fans to show up early for first game at Camp Randall
MADISON, Wis. — It’s been more than a year since the last time fans filed into Camp Randall Stadium for a Badgers football Saturday, and the university wants to make sure everyone plans ah...
Sep 01, 2021
Girls on the Run registration opens for South Central Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Registration is now open for a popular after-school program. Girls on the Run is a youth development program that aims to inspire 3-5th grade girls to be healthy and confident. T...
Sep 01, 2021
