Category Archives: Local News

Senate Republicans OK local redistricting delay
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican bill Wednesday that would delay local governments’ redistricting efforts. The Senate passed the measure 18-12. No Democrats ...
Associated Press Jun 23, 2021

Oregon artist inspires Black youth through portrait drawings displayed in schools
OREGON, Wis. — Desere Mayo’s passion for drawing emerged when she was three years old. Mayo said she had a teacher who showed her how to draw an Asian girl and since then, Mayo said, &ldqu...
Jamie Perez Jun 23, 2021

Senate loosens rules on killing nuisance beavers, muskrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would make it easier to kill beavers and muskrats that are damaging roads. Wisconsin law allows the Department of Natural Res...
Associated Press Jun 23, 2021

Suspect in Rock Co. ‘complex violent death’ investigation arrested for first-degree murder
CENTER, Wis. — Rock County authorities have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with a “complex and violent death” investigation. Rock County Sheriff’s Office deput...
Logan Rude Jun 23, 2021

7-day rolling average of new COVID cases remains below 100 in Wisconsin; nearly 50% of state has at least 1 dose of vaccine
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s seven-day average of new COVID cases per day continues to sit below 100 as the state approaches a vaccination milestone, according to the state Department of He...
Brandon Arbuckle Jun 23, 2021

La Crosse Man Arrested For Stealing Camper
Crawford County authorities say a La Crosse man has been arrested for stealing a camper from the Bridgeport area. According to a sheriff’s office release, 51-year-old Jeffrey Smizek is being hel...
Mark Evenstad Jun 23, 2021

President Joe Biden To Visit Southwest Wisconsin
President Joe Biden will visit southwestern Wisconsin next week to talk about developing the state's agriculture and rural economies. Biden will make the trip with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack...
Mark Evenstad Jun 23, 2021

Legislature’s plans for new HR office raises concerns
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature is moving to formally create a new human resources department that would handle complaints about lawmakers, including the resolution of any investi...
Associated Press Jun 23, 2021

Iowa County Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct and Bomb Scare
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Mark Evenstad Jun 23, 2021

Platteville Officials Dealing With Communication Interference
Platteville first responders and maintenance crews are struggling to communicate as signal interference increases across radio frequencies used by city staff and dispatchers. In a recent report addres...
Mark Evenstad Jun 23, 2021