Category Archives: Local News
Justices reject rules fast-tracking redistricting lawsuits
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has rejected a Republican request to develop rules to fast-track redistricting lawsuits. The conservative law firm Wisconsin Institute for Law and Li...
May 14, 2021
Over 4.8 million COVID vaccine doses administered in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — More than 4.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Wisconsin since December, according to the state Department of Health Services. A total of 4,8...
May 14, 2021
Green County Public Health hosting drive-through vaccination clinic in Monroe
MONROE, Wis. — Green County public health officials are hosting a drive-through vaccination clinic next week. No appointment is necessary, and the clinic is free and open to everyone 18 and up. ...
May 14, 2021
Fire danger remains high across Wisconsin, DNR says
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is again asking the public to avoid burning this weekend as fire danger remains very high across much of the state. The combination ...
May 14, 2021
Two hospitalized with minor injuries after crashing into Sun Prairie jewelry store
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after they crashed into a Sun Prairie business, officials said. Emergency responders were called to Prairie Jewelers in the 900 bl...
May 14, 2021
Rock County lifts mask mandate, effective immediately
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County health officials have canceled the county’s mask mandate, effective immediately. Rock County Health Officer Katrina Harwood said she made the decision becaus...
May 14, 2021
Wisconsin governor praises CDC’s new mask guidelines
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers is praising new guidelines that allow people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed their facemasks in most situations. The Centers for Disease Co...
May 14, 2021
Defense attorneys in Arboretum double homicide quit case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Defense attorneys for a man accused of fatally shooting a Madison doctor and her husband last year were allowed to withdraw from the case Friday. Andrew Martinez and Jeremia...
May 14, 2021
Medical examiner identifies pedestrian hit by semi on I-39/90
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal pedestrian vs. semi-truck crash. Authorities said the victim was killed when he was hit b...
May 14, 2021
One Beloit shooting victim released from hospital, 2 others being treated for non-life-threatening injuries
BELOIT, Wis. — One of the teens injured in a Beloit shooting Thursday night has been released from the hospital, but the other two were still being treated for non-life-threatening injuries as o...
May 14, 2021
