Category Archives: Local News

Authorities identify 85-year-old woman killed in crash
BELOIT, Wis. — Authorities have identified the woman killed during a crash in Beloit on Thursday. Janice E. Mickelson, 85, of Beloit, died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash, accordin...
Stephanie Fryer Jun 07, 2021

Illinois man pronounced dead after participating in Lake Monona swim race
MADISON, Wis. — An Illinois man died over the weekend after participating in a swim race in Lake Monona. According to the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, the 51-year-old had to be r...
Logan Rude Jun 07, 2021

Dane County governments inch toward in-person meetings again
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Local governments across Dane County are inching back toward in-person meetings again after the COVID-19 pandemic forced representatives to communicate virtually. The county...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2021

Middleton police ask for help identifying suspects in Bruce Company theft
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Middleton police are asking the public for help with identifying two people suspected of stealing landscaping equipment from a Middleton business last week. Authorities with th...
Logan Rude Jun 07, 2021

Five juveniles hurt in Monroe County crash
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Five juveniles were hurt after their vehicle crashed in western Wisconsin. The La Crosse Tribune reports Monroe County sheriff’s deputies found the minors’ SUV...
Associated Press Jun 07, 2021

Monday Morning Sprint
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Site staff Jun 07, 2021

In the 608: D1 Training debuts in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – D1 Training, a new fitness facility, opened in Madison on May 24th. It gives residents a training facility fit for college and professional athletes, weekend warriors or someone ...
Josh Spreiter Jun 07, 2021

Silver Alert: police looking for man last seen in Phelps
PHELPS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice has issued a silver alert for an 89 year old believed to have dementia. Fred Murphy was last seen at his home in Phelps WI, he left in his car ...
Site staff Jun 07, 2021

Platteville ATV-UTV Route Public Hearing Tuesday
A public hearing about the proposed expansion of ATV-UTV routes in the City of Platteville will be Tuesday at 7pm. The Platteville Common Council is reviewing an ordinance that would allow ATVs and UT...
Daryl Fischer Jun 06, 2021

‘GRiT’ event gives Dane County girls a chance to learn mountain biking skills
MADISON, Wis. – More than 50 girls ages 12-18 got a chance to learn something new Sunday, a sport coaches say can often be too intimidating to try. “A lot of girls are afraid,” said ...
Adam Duxter Jun 06, 2021