Category Archives: Local News

McFarland Police Officers respond to gun threat Sunday morning
MCFARLAND, Wis. — McFarland Police Officers and Dane County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the report of a 30-year-old man threatening his girlfriend and family with a gun early Su...
Grace Houdek Jul 18, 2021

Brewers change first pitch to avoid conflict with Game 6 tip
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Get ready Wisconsin fans! The Milwaukee Brewers are changing the time of the first pitch for Tuesday’s game to avoid conflict with Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Tuesday, July...
Grace Houdek Jul 18, 2021

Booker brilliant, needs to get more help from stagnant Suns
PHOENIX (AP) — When Devin Booker took his usual seat on the bench at the beginning of the second quarter, the Phoenix Suns lost their stranglehold on Game 5 of the NBA Finals. With Booker gettin...
Associated Press Jul 18, 2021

Bucks edge Suns 123-119 to take 3-2 lead in NBA Finals
PHOENIX (AP) — Jrue Holiday’s steal and alley-oop pass to Giannis Antetounmpo for a dunk sealed a wild Game 5 and gave the Milwaukee Bucks a 123-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Antetoko...
Associated Press Jul 18, 2021

MPD: Child taken to hospital after single-car crash
MADISON, Wis. — A child was taken to a hospital after a single-car crash Saturday afternoon. According to an incident report, the crash happened at Acewood Boulevard and Goldfinch Drive. The rep...
Stephen Cohn Jul 17, 2021

Bucks top Suns in Game 5, one win from NBA title
PHOENIX — The Bucks just keep rolling now. After dropping the first two games of the NBA Finals, Milwaukee rebounded on Saturday night, 123-119, to win its third straight game, including its fir...
Stephen Cohn Jul 17, 2021

Local restaurants, bars benefit from Bucks’ deep playoff run
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Wisconsin sports fans have certainly caught Bucks fever with the franchise’s first appearance in the NBA finals since the 70’s. However, the fanbase isn’t a...
Brad Hamilton Jul 17, 2021

Sun Prairie business owner opens storefront after 4 years of online sales
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 2009 Sun Prairie graduate hosted a grand opening on Saturday for what will become the only hair product store in the city. Dazarrea Ervins is the owner of Roxci Rae Collect...
Grace Houdek Jul 17, 2021

UW-Madison urges Congress, Biden to pass bill after federal judge rules DACA program is illegal
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is urging Congress and President Joe Biden to provide a way for Dreamers to “lawfully remain in the U.S.” in the wake of a federal...
Stephen Cohn Jul 17, 2021

Boys and Girls Clubs hosts 19th annual MOVE4BGC fundraiser
FITCHBURG, Wis. — The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted their nineteenth annual bike, run or walk fundraising event on Saturday. The organization’s initial fundraising goal of $1,...
Site staff Jul 17, 2021