Category Archives: Local News
Authorities identify victim of westside fatal fire
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County medical examiner has identified the woman killed in a fire on Madison’s west side earlier this week. Fire officials said they found the woman dead inside an...
Aug 27, 2021
Bicyclist hospitalized after driver hit-and-run on city’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — A bicyclist was hospitalized Monday after a driver hit them in an intersection on the city’s east side. Police said by the time they got to the scene around 6 p.m., the dri...
Aug 27, 2021
MMSD superintendent says he’s in favor of vaccine requirement for teachers
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Metropolitan School District Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins said Friday he’s in favor of a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for district teachers. Dr. Jenkins clari...
Aug 27, 2021
Milwaukee police fatally shoot man they say refused orders
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police fatally shot a man they say was armed with a handgun and refused commands to drop it, making him the third person killed by police in the city in the last 10 da...
Aug 27, 2021
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Aug 27, 2021
In the 608: How a new initiative aims to keep local lakes cleaner
MADISON, Wis. – A local boat landing is using empty water softeners as buoys to raise awareness about water quality. They’re painted with messages on how people can be better about local w...
Aug 27, 2021
‘Inside Out’ art installation features faces of the Madison community
MADISON, Wis. — If you were on the UW-Madison Library Mall Thursday afternoon, you got an early look at Madison’s newest temporary art exhibit. The art installation is part of the “I...
Aug 26, 2021
‘It helps restore that unit identity’: Wounded veterans cycle through Madison
MADISON, Wis. — More than 50 wounded veterans and first responders stopped in Madison Thursday as part of a therapy bike ride. Project Hero organized the ride, which started in Minneapolis and w...
Aug 26, 2021
‘Trust is everything’: Mobile vaccine clinic puts down roots in Allied neighborhood
MADISON, Wis. – Though vaccine interest has dipped significantly since the spring, a mobile clinic sets up shop in the Allied neighborhood every third Thursday. “I don’t know why I h...
Aug 26, 2021
Chuck E. Cheese makes kids’ dreams come true with ‘First to Play’ event
MADISON, Wis. — Chuck E. Cheese always brings a smile to a child’s face, and that was no different on Thursday. The location on Madison’s west side held an invitation-only “Fir...
Aug 26, 2021
