Category Archives: Local News

Police investigating report of suspects tampering with home security camera
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating after a resident on Madison’s west side reported seeing two people messing with a residential security camera. Authorities said officers responded ...
Logan Rude Aug 11, 2021

Fanny pack with $10K found on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — Someone found $10,000 in a fanny pack while walking on Madison’s east side in mid-July, Madison police said. According to an incident report, the person found the fanny pac...
Logan Rude Aug 11, 2021

Flames at destroyed Fort Atkinson warehouse likely to burn for days, official says
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. — The flames at a Fort Atkinson warehouse that burned down Tuesday continued to burn Wednesday morning, and they’ll likely keep burning for a couple more days. Fort Atk...
Logan Rude Aug 11, 2021

ALERT DAY: High heat expected Wednesday with increased chance for severe weather
Once again, Wednesday is an ALERT DAY that comes in two parts. High heat and humidity could lead to heat related illness if outdoors for extended periods of time. In the evening, strong storms may dev...
Chris Reece Aug 11, 2021

Wisconsin’s Natural Resources expired board chair to preside over controversial wolf hunt quota discussion
On Wednesday, the state’s Natural Resources Board is set to debate what quota to place on this fall’s wolf hunt, with expired board chair Dr. Fred Prehn presiding. The board sets policy fo...
Naomi Kowles Aug 11, 2021

Wednesday Morning Sprint
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Site staff Aug 11, 2021

In the 608: Restoring the Driver Opera House in Darlington
DARLINGTON, Wis. – For 75 of its nearly 130 years, the Driver Opera House served as this cultural center of Darlington. Built in 1883 by Josephus Driver, the patriarch of a prominent Darlington ...
Josh Spreiter Aug 11, 2021

MPD investigates after 1 injured in south side shooting
MADISON, Wis. — One person has been injured following a shooting on Madison’s south side Tuesday night. According to Madison police, officials received reports of an incident on Atticus Wa...
Site staff Aug 10, 2021

Silver Alert issued for missing Waukesha County man
OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — A Silver Alert has been issued for a Waukesha County man who went missing Tuesday morning. The state Department of Justice said Ronald Wolters, 77, was last seen by his wife a...
Brandon Arbuckle Aug 10, 2021

‘Knew this building would be a total loss’: Evacuees allowed back home after large fire destroys warehouse
FORT ATKINSON, Wis. – The Fort Atkinson Police Department is giving the go-ahead to go home to those evacuated by a large fire on Oak Street Tuesday. That’s after the Fort Atkinson Fire De...
Madalyn O'Neill Aug 10, 2021