Category Archives: Local News

One day after 16-year-old exhibitor dies in crash, his siblings show his steer & raise $80,000
STOUGHTON, Wis.– Independence Day weekend is supposed to be about fairs, food, and fun. Instead, the Chadwick family from Marshall, Wisconsin is planning a funeral. Less than 48 hours ago, they ...
Christina Lorey Jul 03, 2021

Neenah, Inc. to close Appleton paper mill by September
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Another Fox Valley paper mill is closing. Neenah, Inc. has announced it will close its Appleton plant by the end of September. The closure is among a number of operational ...
Associated Press Jul 03, 2021

MFD: 3 displaced after RV fire, RV a total loss
MADISON, Wis. — Three people are displaced after an RV fire on Madison’s south side Saturday morning. The fire was reported at around 5:14 a.m. when a neighbor saw smoke coming from a park...
Anna Hansen Jul 03, 2021

Medical examiner identifies Sun Prairie crash victim
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of the teenager that died after a Friday morning crash. The crash happened at the intersection of Ridge ...
Anna Hansen Jul 03, 2021

Brewers run win streak to 10 with 7-2 victory over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adrian Houser scattered four hits over a season-high 6 2/3 innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-2 victory over Pittsburgh. Will...
Associated Press Jul 02, 2021

‘Something we’re going to have to deal with’: First responders in Rock County train for possibility of active shooter
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Police, firefighters and paramedics in Janesville trained to respond to several types of active shooter situations this week. Utilizing the former Toys ‘R’ Us loca...
Adam Duxter Jul 02, 2021

Applications for Independent Police Monitor position now open
MADISON, Wis. — Applications for Madison’s Independent Police Monitor position are now open. The position, which was approved by the Madison Common Council last year, will be responsible f...
Site staff Jul 02, 2021

$140K donation to help Boys & Girls Club Youth Workforce Center
MADISON, Wis. — A generous donation from a 90-year-old woman will help launch the Boys & Girls Club Regional Youth Workforce Center. They Boys & Girls Club is currently fundraising for t...
Site staff Jul 02, 2021

Game Wardens on high alert for anyone boating under the influence
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Conservation Wardens will be on high alert this Fourth of July weekend for boaters operating under the influence. According to the DNR this weekend...
Tahleel Mohieldin Jul 02, 2021

DCI investigates shooting of man by Shawano County deputy
RED SPRINGS, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a shooting by a deputy in Shawano County. The Department of Justice says dispatchers received a 911 cal...
Associated Press Jul 02, 2021