Category Archives: Local News
Sun Prairie city attorney pleads not guilty on allegations he waved gun at Waunakee bar
MADISON, Wis. — The Sun Prairie city attorney pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges filed after he allegedly waved a handgun in a Waunakee bar in June. Court records indicate Mark Leonard, 61, ...
Aug 19, 2021
Hundreds pitch in to surprise Madison server with $4,500 tip after receiving homophobic note, no tip from customer
MADISON, Wis. — A downtown Madison server was surprised with a $4,500 tip thanks to donations from hundreds of strangers. On Monday, Eric Salzwedel, who started the #VenmoChallenge in Madison, s...
Aug 19, 2021
3 killed along I-94 after getting out of their vehicles
JEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say three people were struck and killed along the interstate in Jefferson County after they got out of their vehicles following a crash. Authorit...
Aug 19, 2021
Thursday Morning Sprint
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Aug 19, 2021
In the 608: Celebrating the life and impact of a local choir teacher
DEERFIELD, Wis. – Some local communities are coming together to honor the life of a choir teacher who changed hundreds of lives. Judy Brandt led the way with perseverance over the years. The Cam...
Aug 19, 2021
DeForest opens new Harvest Intermediate School
DEFOREST, Wis. — The newest school in DeForest is now officially open. Harvest Intermediate School hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. The new 205,000-square foot buildin...
Aug 18, 2021
Police respond to report of gunshots on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they are investigating after getting reports of gunshots on the city’s east side Wednesday night. Officers were called to the area of Hauk Street and N. ...
Aug 18, 2021
Janesville police say man stole car, Amazon deliveries days after getting out of jail
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police say they’ve arrested a man who allegedly stole a car and used it to steal Amazon packages as they were being delivered. Police say a Mitsubishi Outland...
Aug 18, 2021
Silver Alert issued for man last seen in Prairie du Chien
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. — A Silver Alert is being issued for a Wisconsin man last seen leaving his home Wednesday morning. The Prairie du Chien Police Department says the caretaker for 74-year-ol...
Aug 18, 2021
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on biggest project ever in Wisconsin
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Habitat for Humanity’s biggest project ever in Wisconsin is underway after a groundbreaking ceremony in Sun Prairie. When it’s done, the 62-acre community at West...
Aug 18, 2021
