Category Archives: Local News

COVID Update For Friday
Wisconsin's 7-day positivity rate for new COVID-19 tests continues to remain below 4% – that’s according to the state Department of Health Services. As of Thursday, the 7-day average perce...
Mark Evenstad May 07, 2021

Dubuque Woman Arrested For Child Endangerment
A Dubuque woman was arrested Thursday after a 2-year-old she allegedly left unattended ate an entire bag of marijuana gummies and was unresponsive for days. 23 year old Janika Williams was arrested on...
Mark Evenstad May 07, 2021

‘I wish you would’ve mixed up your gun for your taser’ Police say domestic violence suspect wanted to be shot
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say the suspect in a domestic violence incident who ran from officers and walked into traffic while pointing a gun at himself Thursday morning wanted to be shot by...
Jaymes Langrehr May 07, 2021

Cigarette discarded in flower pot causes exterior damage to Madison home
MADISON, Wis. — An improperly discarded cigarette damaged caused a flower pot at a Madison residence near to go up in flames Wednesday afternoon, according to city fire officials. Madison fire o...
Logan Rude May 07, 2021

MPD: Man approached girl at park saying he wanted to give her massage
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating a report of child enticement after a man reportedly told a juvenile at an eastside park Thursday night that he wanted to give her a massage. According to...
Logan Rude May 07, 2021

Boys & Girls Club of Dane County launching week-long COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign next week
MADISON, Wis. — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is launching a week-long campaign to dispel misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and raise awareness about their effectiveness. The wee...
Logan Rude May 07, 2021

Archdiocese sues Wisconsin over prisoner visit restrictions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has filed a lawsuit demanding that Wisconsin corrections officials relax COVID-19 protocols and allow ministers to visit inmates. Conservative l...
Associated Press May 07, 2021

Friday Morning Sprint
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Site staff May 07, 2021

In the 608: Wollersheim releases new wine ahead of Mallards opener
MADISON, Wis. – Anticipation is building for the return to baseball at Warner Park as the Mallards are back later this month. The team recently unveiled their new logo, meant to signify the team...
Josh Spreiter May 07, 2021

Pedestrian hit, killed by semi truck while walking on interstate, authorities say
MADISON, Wis. — One person was killed Friday morning after being hit by a semi-truck while walking on the interstate, according to Wisconsin State Patrol officials. Authorities said they were fi...
Matthew Clark May 07, 2021