Category Archives: Local News
Group of area kids playing 1,000 holes of golf for a good cause
MADISON, Wis. — A group of area kids are putting in a long day on local greens for a good cause Monday. Alex and Luke Weiss and Brett and Kade Wieland will attempt to play 250 holes of golf &mda...
Aug 16, 2021
‘Their people are desperate’: Jewish Social Services of Madison to help with influx of Afghan refugees
MADISON, Wis. — When the Executive Director of Jewish Social Services Dawn Berney saw the footage of what was happening in Afghanistan, she knew she needed to help. “It’s horrifying ...
Aug 16, 2021
Masks to be ‘strongly encouraged’ in Camp Randall seating bowl, required indoors
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers are announcing their COVID-19 protocols for fans planning to attend games at Camp Randall Stadium this fall, including guidance on where masks will be requi...
Aug 16, 2021
Former Madison teacher accused of videotaping students in hotel room pleads guilty
MADISON, Wis. — A former Madison high school teacher accused of videotaping students in their hotel rooms is pleading guilty to two federal charges as part of a plea deal. Court records show Dav...
Aug 16, 2021
Trial date set for teen charged in Anisa Scott killing
MADISON, Wis. — The trial for one of the teens charged in the death of 11-year-old Anisa Scott is now set to start in late spring 2022. Jerry Ward, the 18-year-old charged with first-degree inte...
Aug 16, 2021
More than 600 people vaccinated at Wisconsin State Fair with free cream puff incentive
MILWAUKEE — More than 600 people got vaccinated (and got a free cream puff) thanks to a vaccination drive at the Wisconsin State Fair. In total, 608 people got a shot at the clinic, which r...
Aug 16, 2021
Wisconsin virus cases reach 6-month high
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin’s rate of coronavirus cases has reached a level not seen since the winter as the highly contagious delta virus variant fueled a fresh wave of cases. The Departme...
Aug 16, 2021
Wisconsin Legislature wants in on redistricting lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature wants to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by Democrats that seeks to throw out the state’s current congressional ...
Aug 16, 2021
Proof of vaccination to be required for all ticketed events at Alliant Energy Center Coliseum
MADISON, Wis. — Proof of vaccination will now be required to attend all ticketed events at the Alliant Energy Center Coliseum. Anyone who’s not eligible for vaccination will need to provid...
Aug 16, 2021
FPC Live to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test upon entry to all shows
MADISON, Wis. — FPC Live, the promoter behind some of Madison’s largest and most popular live entertainment venues, will now require full vaccination or printed proof of a negative COVID-1...
Aug 16, 2021
