Category Archives: Local News
Evers working with federal government on placement of Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy
MADISON, Wis. — Saying Americans owe it to the Afghan people after they helped keep our troops safe, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says the state is ready to accept refugees. “Many Afghan peop...
Aug 17, 2021
Wisconsin attorney general files lawsuit to remove expired chair from Natural Resources board
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a lawsuit in Dane County to remove Fred Prehn from the Natural Resources board, the committee that sets policy for the Depa...
Aug 17, 2021
Green Alert issued for missing Elkhorn veteran struggling with suicidal thoughts
ELKHORN, Wis. — A statewide Green Alert is being issued for a missing veteran from Elkhorn who has recently been struggling with suicidal thoughts. 46-year-old Bret A. Jensen was last seen 9:15 ...
Aug 17, 2021
MPD says two men will be charged in fatal July 5th shooting, including one still on the run
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say two men — including one who is still on the run — will be charged in connection to a fatal shooting on the city’s west side during 4th of Jul...
Aug 17, 2021
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to target impaired driving in coming weeks
MADISON, Wis. — Law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin are cracking down on impaired driving over the next few weeks as part of a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Starting Wednesd...
Aug 17, 2021
MMSD won’t require staff to get vaccine or regular COVID-19 testing
The Madison Metropolitan School District won’t require their staff to be vaccinated or undergo regular testing for COVID-19 in the coming school year, according to a spokesperson. Masks will be ...
Aug 17, 2021
Madison police arrest man with knife after he was sprayed by skunk while hiding
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they were able to track down a man wanted in a weapons offense after he was sprayed by a skunk Monday night. Officers were originally sent to Bram Street near ...
Aug 17, 2021
Guns, vehicle stolen from pair of thefts on Madison’s west side, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating after a vehicle and two guns were stolen from a pair of residences on Madison’s west side. Authorities said they responded to the 7200 block of Tem...
Aug 17, 2021
‘We are extremely concerned’: 2021 already record year for Dane Co. traffic fatalities
MADISON, Wis. — Thirty-five people have died in Dane County crashes so far this year, setting a new county record for traffic fatalities. That’s according to a new report shared Tuesday by...
Aug 17, 2021
Madison police investigating business break-in on far east side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating an apparent smash-and-grab burglary at a business on the city’s far east side overnight. Officers responded to the business on the 600 bloc...
Aug 17, 2021
