Category Archives: Local News

MPD: 1 arrested in connection with stolen vehicle; investigation ongoing
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested a man Monday after a woman’s vehicle was stolen while she was delivering packages on Madison’s west side. According to an incident report, the victim ...
Logan Rude Jun 30, 2021

Conservative law firm files lawsuit against Madison’s police civilian oversight board
MADISON, Wis. — A conservative law firm is suing the City of Madison over its Police Civilian Oversight Board, saying the board’s racial diversity quotas are unconstitutional. The Wisconsi...
Logan Rude Jun 30, 2021

All lanes of Highway 78 near Mount Horeb closed due to crash with injuries
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. — First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries near Mount Horeb. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said the crash happened around 8:20 a.m. a...
Logan Rude Jun 30, 2021

Child, 2, struck and killed by train in Taylor County
MEDFORD, Wis. (AP) — Sheriff’s officials say a toddler has been struck and killed by a train in Taylor County. Dispatchers received a call shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday about a pedestri...
Associated Press Jun 30, 2021

MFD secures ruptured propane tank at Warner Park Boat Launch
MADISON, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to Warner Park on Monday after a vehicle hit a propane tank, causing it to spew hazardous vapors into the air. Firefighters were first dispatched to the...
Logan Rude Jun 30, 2021

Reedsburg woman arrested on multiple drug charges following month-long investigation
REEDSBURG, Wis. — Reedsburg police arrested a woman Tuesday morning on multiple drug charges following a month-long investigation. Authorities said they seized more than 10 grams of methamphetam...
Logan Rude Jun 30, 2021

Madison police searching for motorcyclist who fled from traffic stop
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are searching for a motorcyclist who drove off from a traffic stop on Madison’s near east side on June 20. According to an incident report, a Madison Police ...
Logan Rude Jun 30, 2021

Wednesday Morning Sprint
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Site staff Jun 30, 2021

Girl missing in Platteville Tuesday night
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Police are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. Linzie Steers went missing late Tuesday night. Police confirmed her missing, but don’t believe that she is in bodily ...
Shelby Evans Jun 30, 2021

Boat catches on fire on Lake Monona; no one injured
MADISON, Wis. — Three people swam to shore Monday night after their jet boat caught fire while on Lake Monona. The Madison Fire Department responded to the shore near East Wilson Street at aroun...
Site staff Jun 29, 2021