Category Archives: Local News
Endangered missing person alert issued for 15-year-old Wood County girl
PITTSVILLE, Wis. — An endangered missing person alert was sent out Sunday afternoon for a missing 15-year-old girl from Wood County. According to a news release, Elexa V. Cooley was last Thursda...
Aug 29, 2021
Mazomanie house total loss after fire; $135K estimated in damage
MAZOMANIE, Wis. — A Mazomanie house is a total loss after a fire broke out Sunday morning. According to a news release, officials responded to the home on North John Street around 11:45 a.m. The...
Aug 29, 2021
2 dead after motorcycle crash in Marquette County
DOUGLAS TOWNSHIP, Wis. — Two people died Sunday morning after a motorcycle crash in Marquette County. According to a news release, the crash happened around 8:40 a.m. on Gale Drive west of Count...
Aug 29, 2021
Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells making progress on issues, still closed Sunday
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells is still closed Sunday as the casino says it makes progress to resolve “system issues.” According to the casino’s Facebo...
Aug 29, 2021
Troopers arrest 69 pipeline protesters at Walz’s residence
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Troopers arrested 69 people outside Gov. Tim Walz’s residence in St. Paul in a protest against an oil pipeline replacement project. The Minnesota State Patrol says d...
Aug 29, 2021
2 arrested in Janesville in connection to stolen vehicle, armed subject, police say
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two men were arrested Saturday night after a report of an armed subject in Janesville. According to an incident report, police responded to the complaint near the intersection...
Aug 29, 2021
MPD: 20-year-old stabbed on Monroe Street, 17-year-old detained
MADISON, Wis. — A 17-year-old boy was detained by Madison police early Saturday morning after a stabbing. According to an incident report, police responded to the 1400 block of Monroe Street aro...
Aug 29, 2021
A group of Rock County cosmetologists raises money for their friend with a ‘Cut-a-Thon’
FOOTVILLE, Wis. — A Rock County woman who has coached wrestling for nearly two decades and fundraised thousands of dollars is now facing a battle of her own. Kate Brown, 42, is a mom, wife, coac...
Aug 28, 2021
Rededication ceremony honors Vietnam veterans
FENNIMORE, Wis. — Family and friends gathered on 12th street in Fennimore, better known as Memorial Drive, once again in honor of three servicemen who lost their lives in Vietnam for a rededicat...
Aug 28, 2021
‘Bare as you dare’: World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison
MADISON, Wis. — After a one-year hiatus, the World Naked Bike Ride has returned to Madison. Saturday’s ride featured bikers baring as much as they dare and went all around the city. The ro...
Aug 28, 2021
