Category Archives: Local News
‘Like a weight off my shoulders’: Low COVID case numbers bring optimism, change
MADISON, Wis. – Low COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations have Rock County Epidemiologist Nick Zupan’s spirits high. “It feels like a weight off my shoulders when I see numbers ...
Jun 08, 2021
Body cameras for Wisconsin State Patrol approved
MADISON, Wis. — Some Wisconsin State Patrol troopers would be equipped with body cameras under a vote Tuesday by the Republican-controlled state budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee app...
Jun 08, 2021
Driving tests for teen drivers could be waived
MADISON, Wis. — New teen drivers in Wisconsin may no longer have to take a behind-the-wheel driving exam under a proposal from Gov. Tony Evers approved by the Legislature’s budget committe...
Jun 08, 2021
Platteville Council Votes To Expand ATV-UTV Routes
ATV and UTV routes in the City of Platteville will be expanded to include most city streets. That’s after the Common Council voted Tuesday, 4 – 2 in favor of amending an ordinance to updat...
Jun 08, 2021
Republicans cut state building projects by $810 million
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans in control of the Wisconsin Legislature’s budget committee have approved nearly $1.5 billion in building projects around the state, about $810 million less than...
Jun 08, 2021
Wisconsin re-launching vaccine awareness campaign
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is re-launching a multimedia public awareness campaign to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations as progress has stalled on getting people inoculated. State health officials a...
Jun 08, 2021
Farmers worry drought could affect corn and soybean crops
SAUK CITY, Wis. — Wisconsin farmers are used to dealing with unpredictable weather. There were wild temperature swings just a few weeks ago. And right now they really need some consistent rain. ...
Jun 08, 2021
Boy fighting leukemia has his birthday wish come true
MADISON, Wis. — A local boy is getting a chance to just be a kid on his half-birthday after spending several years fighting cancer. Silas Klaus has been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia for...
Jun 08, 2021
What will East Towne Mall look like in 2024? Madison city planners ask for input on 800+ acre redevelopment
MADISON, Wis.– Housing. High-rises. And less… mall? Driving near East Towne Mall in its current state, you’ll notice dozens of closed stores and ‘For Lease’ signs. But s...
Jun 08, 2021
New Pride flag hangs in several spots around Dane County; What the new changes symbolize
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett announced Monday that for the first time ever, the Progress Pride flag will fly above the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. “This flag ...
Jun 08, 2021
