Category Archives: Local News
VP Harris trip to Wisconsin draws Republican criticism
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris planned to tour clean energy laboratories on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus Tuesday during her first Wisconsin visit sinc...
May 04, 2021
Dane Co. law enforcement agencies commit to hiring 30% sworn female officers by 2030
MADISON, Wis. — As part of his final efforts as Dane County Sheriff, Dave Mahoney is paving the way for several other law enforcement agencies to join the nationwide 30×30 initiative. The ...
May 04, 2021
Divided Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds man’s gun conviction
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man who was found guilty of arming himself with a gun while intoxicated. The court issued a 6-1 ruling on Tu...
May 04, 2021
Eastside home struck by gunfire, police say; 3 shell casings recovered
MADISON, Wis. — A home on Madison’s near east side was struck by a bullet Monday evening, according to Madison police. No one was injured in the shooting. Officials with the Madison Police...
May 04, 2021
Second Harvest Food Bank receives grant to continue Beloit mobile food pantry
MADISON, Wis. — Second Harvest Foodbank has received a $4,000 grant to continue funding a mobile food pantry in southern Wisconsin. The hunger-relief charity announced Tuesday that the organizat...
May 04, 2021
Disabled Wisconsin lawmaker asks to participate remotely
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A disabled Democratic lawmaker in Wisconsin is asking Assembly Republicans to allow him to participate in floor sessions remotely, much like the accommodations sometimes use...
May 04, 2021
‘The middle of a massive contamination’: Residents of Wisconsin region struggle with aftereffects of dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
By John McCracken Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting Craig Koller grew up splashing through backyard creeks and biking gravel trails, sometimes through the Johnson Control Industri...
May 04, 2021
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May 04, 2021
Medical examiner identifies victim of fatal downtown Janesville crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County authorities have identified the victim of a fatal crash that happened in Janesville over the weekend. Law enforcement officials initially responded to the 500 bloc...
May 04, 2021
In the 608: Cottage Grove F.D. receives grant from Gary Sinise Foundation
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – Over the past few years, the Cottage Grove Fire Department has been replacing gear for all 39 of its current members, purchasing 3-4 sets per year. They did this by using f...
May 04, 2021
