Category Archives: Local News
The Dane County Farmers’ Market returns to the Square this weekend: 3 tips to avoid crowds, get the best selection
MADISON, Wis.– For the first time this decade (the 2020’s), the Dane County Farmers’ Market is back on the Capitol Square this weekend, and local farmers, cheesemakers, and bake...
Jun 18, 2021
Two Teen Face Charges After Series Of Crimes
Two young males are facing charges after a string of crimes in Iowa and Lafayette Counties. A release from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office says officials believe 18-year-old Joseph Quaglia...
Jun 18, 2021
‘Walked through the blood’: Faith, political leaders reflect on Juneteenth
Wisconsin’s legislative Black caucus, along with other political, faith and community leaders, gathered in the Capitol for nearly three hours on Friday to raise the Juneteenth flag and commemora...
Jun 18, 2021
‘We are so concerned about the spike’: Sauk County program pairs recovery coaches, EMS to step in after drug overdoses
MADISON, Wis. – Addiction is a lonely road already. COVID-19 only drove friends and family farther away. “The pandemic really was isolating for a lot of people,” said Sara Jesse, a c...
Jun 18, 2021
Complaint: Sun Prairie city attorney charged after allegedly waving handgun in Waunakee bar
MADISON, Wis. — The Sun Prairie city attorney has been accused of waving a handgun inside a Waunakee bar while drunk last week. Court records indicate Mark Leonard, 61, of Waunakee, has been cha...
Jun 18, 2021
Evers vetoes bill increasing eligibility for voucher program
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed a bill that would have opened the door to more children going to private school using a voucher paid for by taxpayers. The bill Evers vetoed...
Jun 18, 2021
Gov. Evers to examine claims against Eau Claire prosecutor
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has appointed a commissioner to look into allegations that the Eau Claire County district attorney has behaved inappropriately with employees. The Eau Claire Lead...
Jun 18, 2021
Wedding venues booking years out due to postponed 2020 dates
MADISON, Wis. — Hundreds upon hundreds of weddings were postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Madison wedding venues are seeing the increase in demand this year as things start to return to nor...
Jun 18, 2021
Nearly half of eligible Wisconsinites have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON, Wis. — Over 45% of Wisconsinites have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health Services. DHS officials said 2,623,899 people have completed th...
Jun 18, 2021
State Patrol identifies woman who was driving in Interstate crash that killed 8-year-old
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Patrol is identifying the woman who could face charges after a crash on I-39 near Stoughton that killed an 8-year-old boy. The State Patrol says 36-year-old S...
Jun 18, 2021
