Category Archives: Local News

Sensory playground offers new opportunity for emotional development
MADISON, Wis. — A playground seems like the perfect place for kids to get their energy out. One local early childhood center wanted to take it a step further, though- combining playtime with sen...
Anna Hansen Jul 17, 2021

Middleton police find shell casings after report of shots fired Friday night
MIDDLETON, Wis. — The Middleton Police Department responded to the report of gunshots or fireworks heard near Century Avenue Friday night. Police arrived on the scene just before 11 p.m. on Frid...
Grace Houdek Jul 17, 2021

Police: Girl shot while attempting to steal vehicle
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kenosha police are investigating a shooting at a gas station that left a young girl hospitalized. The Journal Sentinel reports the girl is accused of attempting to steal a c...
Associated Press Jul 17, 2021

Driver killed following car crash on I-39
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wis. — A crash involving three vehicles left one man dead on highway I-39 near Portage on Friday. The Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the report of a crash on Interstate 39 ...
Grace Houdek Jul 17, 2021

Dane County Fair makes changes after Friday night fight
MADISON, Wis. — The Alliant Energy Center is making changes to this years Dane County Fair after a fight broke out Friday night. Those under the age of 18 must now be accompanied by an adult to ...
Grace Houdek Jul 17, 2021

‘He has not been forgotten’: Evansville welcomes home lost airman nearly 70 years after his death
EVANSVILLE, Wis. – Time seems to move more slowly when waiting. United States Airman 2nd Class Edward J. Miller’s family has been waiting a long time. “The family has been waiting ov...
Madalyn O'Neill Jul 16, 2021

Man who killed Wisconsin mother, her 2 daughters gets life
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to killing a Wisconsin mother and her two young daughters has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Arzel Ivery admitted in April that he kil...
Associated Press Jul 16, 2021

TIMELINE: Breaking down the details in the Halderson investigation
MADISON, Wis. — In the nine days since Bart and Krista Halderson were first reported missing, authorities discovered human remains in two separate Dane County locations and arrested and charged ...
Logan Rude Jul 16, 2021

Madison hosts American Legion convention
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Site staff Jul 16, 2021

Briarpatch reflects on 50 years
There’s been a lot of attention lately on adult homeless issues in Madison, including an encampment at Reindahl Park and a place to build a permanent men’s shelter. But every day, there ar...
Site staff Jul 16, 2021