Category Archives: Local News
MPD: Be careful when an unknown number tries to solicit money over the phone
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are reminding people to be cautious when an unknown caller tries to solicit money over the phone. According to an incident report, the Madison Police Department wa...
Aug 25, 2021
Evers hires San Francisco law firm to handle PFAS suits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has decided to hire a San Francisco-based law firm to handle potential lawsuits over PFAS pollution. The state Department of Administration asked law firms i...
Aug 25, 2021
‘Children are our most precious resource’: Nearly 500 pediatricians sign open letter calling for COVID-19 safety precautions
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 500 pediatricians and other health care providers have signed an open letter urging schools and parents to follow COVID-19 safety protocols to keep kids safe this school y...
Aug 25, 2021
One workers dies, another hurt by lightning in Dunn County
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) — A construction worker has died and another has been injured after they were struck by lightning in Dunn County. Sheriff’s officials say the two men were building a p...
Aug 25, 2021
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for baby’s death
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — A man convicted of causing the death of a 10-month-old boy he was caring for in Oshkosh has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Freddy Colon pleaded no contest to neglecti...
Aug 25, 2021
Portion of westbound Beltline to close Wednesday, Thursday nights
MADISON, Wis. — Some drivers may need to find alternate routes Wednesday and Thursday nights because of planned lane closures on the Beltline. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to...
Aug 25, 2021
What are schools doing to catch up kids who’ve fallen behind during online learning?
MADISON, Wis. – As classes begin at High Point Christian School, teachers continue to teach students in the classroom – just like they have throughout the pandemic, even when other schools...
Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Morning Sprint
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Aug 25, 2021
In the 608: Experience the “Cranes of the World” in Baraboo
BARABOO, Wis. – The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they depend. Their newly renovated Cranes of the W...
Aug 25, 2021
‘Our shadow pandemic’: Long haul COVID brings questions, calls for research
MADISON, Wis. – As COVID-19 cases rise, the pandemic is sticking around. Many who have already gotten the virus say their symptoms aren’t going anywhere, either. It appears as many as 40% ...
Aug 24, 2021
