Category Archives: Local News

Wisconsin wildlife officials worried about bird illness
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are asking people to be on the lookout for sickly birds. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources made the request after seeing signs of illnes...
Associated Press Jul 11, 2021

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announces re-election bid
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Saturday night he will be running for re-election. Kaul shared his decision on Twitter Saturday night. Today, I announced that I&rs...
Grace Houdek Jul 11, 2021

MFD: House fire sparked by misuse of candle on city’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — MFD crews responded to a house fire on the east side of Madison early Sunday morning due to the misuse of a candle. Crews arrived to the 600 Block of North Street at 5:00 a.m. af...
Grace Houdek Jul 11, 2021

MPD: Man punched, left unconscious on State Street
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department responded to the report of a male who was punched and left unconscious early Sunday morning on State Street. Police arrived to the 200 block of Stat...
Grace Houdek Jul 11, 2021

Volunteers walk 50 miles in multi-million dollar fundraising effort for Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
MADISON, Wis. – Volunteers representing the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County walked 50 miles Saturday, part of an effort to raise $1.5 million during a summer fundraising effort. The group vis...
Adam Duxter Jul 10, 2021

Art Fair Off the Square returns to downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. — After a difficult year for the arts community, one of Madison’s biggest art shows is back. Saturday morning marked the return of the Art Fair Off the Square, which showcase...
Stephen Cohn Jul 10, 2021

Man charged after trying to kill paralyzed kitten by throwing it into Mississippi River
VILLAGE OF CASSVILLE, Wis. — A Cassville man was charged with mistreatment of animals last week after trying to kill a paralyzed kitten by throwing it into the Mississippi River. According to a ...
Stephen Cohn Jul 10, 2021

3 lanes of Beltline closed after crash
MADISON, Wis. — Three lanes on the Beltline are closed Saturday afternoon after a crash, according to the Department of Transportation. A news release said the crash happened at Highway 12/14 on...
Stephen Cohn Jul 10, 2021

Delta coronavirus variant likely linked to uptick in cases
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials say an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state this week is likely connected to the more contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus and reinforces ...
Associated Press Jul 10, 2021

Unified Milwaukee hosts NBA Finals 50 years after title run
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title a half-century ago. Nothing reflects the differences more than the melting pot of fans swarming together o...
Associated Press Jul 09, 2021