Category Archives: Local News

Madison police looking for man who stole cash register
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are looking for a man they think may have stolen a cash register from an east side business earlier this month. Police say staff at The Atwood at 2116 Atwood Avenu...
Site staff Jun 17, 2021

Two Vehicle Crash in Lafayette County
Deputies with the Lafayette County Sheriff's department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 11 in Gratiot Wednesday just after 5pm. 36 year old Amanda Scott-Groom of Mineral Point was pulli...
Mark Evenstad Jun 17, 2021

Sauk County Prepares For Potential Flooding
In anticipation of heavy rain through Friday morning, Sauk County says now is the time to prepare for flooding. The county is reminding residents of free sand and bags available at the West Baraboo ga...
Mark Evenstad Jun 17, 2021

Wisconsin unemployment unchanged at 3.9%
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is unchanged for May at 3.9%. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures on Thursday. The nationwide u...
Associated Press Jun 17, 2021

Highway 151 blocked near Verona due to broken-down semi
VERONA, Wis. — Traffic is slow moving in both directions of Highway 151 near Verona due to a traffic incident. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation sent an alert indicating all lanes of 15...
Stephanie Fryer Jun 17, 2021

Northwest Illinois Woman Arrested For Parking Ramp Incident
Dubuque Police arrested 37 year old Jule Dauphin of Savanna, Illinois Wednesday in the Five Flags Center parking ramp on charges of domestic assault with injury and obstruction of emergency communicat...
Mark Evenstad Jun 17, 2021

Dane County health organizations want your input on how to improve health inequities
MADISON, Wis. — As we come out of a tumultuous pandemic year, the Healthy Dane Collaborative is seeking community input on the state of health in Dane County. The Collaborative is made up of a n...
Jamie Perez Jun 17, 2021

Platteville dog breeder named in “Horrible Hundred” report
Platteville, Wis. — Debbie Sweeney knew exactly what type of dog she wanted to replace her late Callie. She wanted a Golden Retriever. She wanted a male. She even had a specific color in mind. S...
Chris Stanford Jun 17, 2021

4 plead not guilty in connection with burned body in forest
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Four people charged in connection with the burned body of a Green Bay woman who died of a drug overdose have pleaded not guilty in federal court. The remains of 24-year-ol...
Associated Press Jun 17, 2021

Sand bags available in Sauk Co. ahead of potentially severe storms
BARABOO, Wis. — Sauk County Emergency Management officials are reminding people free sand bags are available ahead of potentially severe storms later tonight that could lead to flash flooding in...
Jaymes Langrehr Jun 17, 2021