Category Archives: Local News

71-year old was not wearing seatbelt at the time of fatal crash, police say
BRISTOL, Wis. — Dane County Sheriff Deputies and Sun Prarie Police say the death of a 71-year old woman discovered last week was not suspicious. The woman, Valorie McCreath of Rockton, Ill., was...
Kyle Jones Aug 30, 2021

WATCH: MMSD school board to discuss possible vaccine mandate for teachers
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Metropolitan School District’s school board is holding a special meeting ahead of its regularly scheduled meeting tonight to discuss a possible vaccine mandate ...
Jaymes Langrehr Aug 30, 2021

Wisconsin Easterseals Camps in need of volunteers
MADISON, Wis. — Easterseals Wisconsin Camps are a lifeline for families of children with disabilities. Registration for next year’s Respite Camp at the Elks and Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin D...
Site staff Aug 30, 2021

Gov. Evers Announces $25 million investment in Madison and Milwaukee transit services
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced a $25 million investment in transit services for the City of Madison and Milwaukee County on Monday. The investment is supported by money the state rece...
Site staff Aug 30, 2021

Doctors to Sen. Ron Johnson: stop promoting horse dewormer Ivermectin as COVID cure
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin physicians gathered virtually Monday to share a message with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson: please stop pushing Ivermectin as a cure for COVID-19. They also had a message ...
Site staff Aug 30, 2021

Missing Wisconsin girl, Utah boy suspected to be in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Authorities say a teenage girl who has been missing since leaving home late last week is believed to be in the Madison area. A statewide endangered missing person alert was issue...
Jaymes Langrehr Aug 30, 2021

‘Can I get my COVID and flu shots on the same day?’: Answering questions about this year’s flu season
MADISON, Wis. — Doctors are not only encouraging people to get their COVID-19 vaccines, but their flu shots too. After a nearly non-existent season last year, they warn this fall could not only ...
Christina Lorey Aug 30, 2021

Madison, Milwaukee County to get combined $25M in transportation funding
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s two largest cities are getting a boost to their transportation budgets thanks to a newly announced investment from the governor’s office. Gov. Tony Evers ...
Logan Rude Aug 30, 2021

Kieler Man Dies From Injuries In Motorcycle Accident
A Grant County man injured earlier this month in a motorcycle accident has died from his injuries. 57 year old Thomas Hermsen of Kieler passed away Friday at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics f...
Mark Evenstad Aug 30, 2021

Two Vehicle Crash With Minor Injuries
Two people suffered minor injuries after a two vehicle crash in Grant County Thursday. The crash occurred shortly before 7pm on Bunker Ridge Road in Ellenboro Township. According to the Grant County S...
Mark Evenstad Aug 30, 2021