Category Archives: Local News

MPD: Man arrested after running up to couple while brandishing knife
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a man early Friday morning after he allegedly flashed a knife in a threatening way on the bike path near the Monona Terrace. Police said officers were dis...
Logan Rude May 21, 2021

UW Health ranked first in Wisconsin for avoiding unnecessary medical procedures
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health ranks among the top in the nation for avoiding unnecessary tests and procedures, according to new rankings from a nationwide nonpartisan health care think tank. Earlier...
Logan Rude May 21, 2021

Burlington chief: Officers justified in using Taser on man
BURLINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Burlington’s police chief says officers acted within department policy when they used a stun gun on a man who was rushing to be with his fiancée who he said ...
Associated Press May 21, 2021

Friday Morning Sprint
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Site staff May 21, 2021

In the 608: Help “Stuff the Squad for MOM”
MIDDLETON, Wis. – Join the Middleton Police Deparment on Sunday May 23rd to help Stuff The Squad with donations for the Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM). It’s happening from 9am-12pm at P...
Josh Spreiter May 21, 2021

2 dead from shooting in Janesville Thursday night
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two men were shot in Janesville Thursday night police said. According to officers, police responded to a shots fired report around 10 pm Thursday night at the 1100 block of Ke...
Shelby Evans May 21, 2021

MPD finds shell casings after responding to shots fired reports on east side
MADISON, Wis. — Shell casings were found on Madison’s east side after police responded to shots fired reports Thursday night. Police were dispatched to the area of Maher Avenue and Linda V...
Site staff May 20, 2021

‘He loved people and he loved the competition’: Former Badgers basketball coach and renowned tennis player John Powless dies at 88
MADISON, Wis. – John Powless was a “larger-than-life” character to those who knew him, and leaves behind an equal-sized legacy. Powless, a renowned tennis player and former head coac...
Madalyn O'Neill May 20, 2021

Beloit Snappers to end mask requirement for fans starting Tuesday
BELOIT, Wis. — Mask-wearing during Beloit Snappers games will become optional starting Tuesday. A news release said fully vaccinated fans who attend games at Pohlman Field and ABC Supply Stadium...
Brandon Arbuckle May 20, 2021

Forward Madison planning to open stadium to full capacity June 12
MADISON, Wis. — Forward Madison FC is moving toward having full capacity at all of its home games. According to a news release, the Flamingos will have nearly all seats at Breese Stevens Field a...
Stephen Cohn May 20, 2021