Category Archives: Local News
‘Please, please be patient with us’: Rockton fire officials advise continued caution for residents as crews work to extinguish Chemtool fire
ROCKTON, Ill. — More than 48 hours after Chemtool Inc. went up in flames, local fire officials are asking residents to be patient and vigilant as crews work to assess the environmental hazards a...
Jun 16, 2021
Fire threatens two businesses on Madison’s near west side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison firefighters saved two University Avenue businesses from burning down overnight after employees spotted smoke and flames coming from a neighboring restaurant. Fire offici...
Jun 16, 2021
Two families displaced by westside apartment fire; sprinklers credited with limiting damage
MADISON, Wis. — Two families were displaced from their westside apartments Tuesday night after a fire broke out in one of the units. Madison fire officials said they responded to the 7900 block ...
Jun 16, 2021
Residence, vehicle struck by gunfire in southeastern Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A residence and vehicle were hit by gunfire on Madison’s southeast side Tuesday night, according to Madison police. Authorities said in an incident report that Madison poli...
Jun 16, 2021
Wandering Wisconsin: Taking a trip to beautiful Bayfield
BAYFIELD, Wis. — All this week, we’re checking out some of the best vacation hotspots in Wisconsin. Taking a drive all the way up Highway 13 will get you to Bayfield and the Apostle Island...
Jun 16, 2021
Penterman has slight lead in state Assembly primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican William Penterman holds a slight lead in a special election primary for the right to run for an open state Assembly seat. Penterman, a U.S. Army Reserve member, h...
Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Morning Sprint
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Jun 16, 2021
Wisconsin bill forbids requiring proof of COVID vaccination
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote on a Republican-backed bill that would prohibit businesses, colleges and universities, governments and anyone else in the state from req...
Jun 16, 2021
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on transgender sports bans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote on bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The measures be...
Jun 16, 2021
Wisconsin Assembly to vote on chokehold ban, policing bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly is poised to send a package of police reform bills to Gov. Tony Evers, including a measure banning police use of chokeholds except in life-threatening...
Jun 16, 2021
