Category Archives: Local News
Painting with a purpose: Rockland woman overcomes obstacles to create art
ROCKLAND, Wis. (WKBT)- You’ve heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” For a Rockland woman, the phrase couldn’t be more true. With the gentle stroke of a...
Aug 16, 2021
Police chase reaches 105 mph in Trempealeau County, ends in head-on crash
TOWN OF BURNSIDE (WKBT) — A police chase over the weekend in Trempealeau County reached speeds of up to 105 mph before the driver lost control and crashed into another vehicle. The male driver o...
Aug 16, 2021
Employees returning from working remotely might have to relearn politeness, researchers say
PORTLAND, Ore. (WKBT) — Employees returning to offices after working remotely for months may have picked up rude habits during the pandemic hiatus, according to a new study. In fact, workplace i...
Aug 16, 2021
Madison police investigating gunshots on city’s west side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they are investigating after getting reports of two people in a car shooting into another vehicle Monday night. The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. on Kes...
Aug 16, 2021
Wisconsin lawmakers react as military prepares to relocate Afghan refugees to Fort McCoy
FORT MCCOY, Wis. – Fort McCoy, located on about 60,000 acres of land in Monroe County between Sparta and Tomah, is primarily used for training but may soon take on a new objective. For the first...
Aug 16, 2021
Violence Prevention Coalition hopes reduced gun violence numbers show progress
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police hope to figure out who shot and killed a Madison high school student over the weekend, but as of Monday night, we still don’t know the victim’s name. B...
Aug 16, 2021
DOT says expect delays on interstate near Highway 60 interchange Tuesday morning
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning people who may be commuting on southbound I-39/90/94 toward Madison there may be delays and backups Tuesday morning. Two sou...
Aug 16, 2021
Minnesota prosecutors oppose releasing Chauvin juror names
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors asked a judge Monday to reject a request by a coalition of media outlets to unseal the names of the jurors who convicted ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvi...
Aug 16, 2021
‘Heartbreaking news’: MMSD reacts to 17-year-old student’s death in shooting
MADISON, Wis. — Madison school officials are reacting after a 17-year-old high school student died after being shot at a party over the weekend. “This was heartbreaking news to all of us a...
Aug 16, 2021
Madison Night Market expands to State Street
The Madison Night Market is making its return after a year away later this week, and its re-debut on Thursday night will also feature an expansion onto State Street. Tiffany Kenney, the executive dire...
Aug 16, 2021
