Category Archives: Local News
Rock County to offer community vaccine clinics in Beloit, Janesville
BELOIT, Wis. — The Rock County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with Walgreens to provide two community clinics for the COVID-19 vaccine. The clinics are open to people 18 an...
Apr 29, 2021
Put your phones down, watch your speed on the Beltline; increased patrol may be coming soon
MADISON, Wis.– A partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office could put more patrol cars on the Beltline to help mitigate traff...
Apr 29, 2021
Rock Co. extends mask order, removes requirement for outdoors
JANESVILE, Wis. — Health officials in Rock County are extending their order requiring masks indoors across the county, but are removing the requirement that masks also be worn outdoors. Instead,...
Apr 29, 2021
1/3 of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID
MADISON, Wis. — More than one-third of Wisconsin residents have fully completed the COVID-19 vaccine series, according to the state Department of Health Services. Health officials said 2,492,262...
Apr 29, 2021
Report: NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers says he does not want to return to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — As the Green Bay Packers prepare to make their pick in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night, they may be forced to once again consider the future of the face of the ...
Apr 29, 2021
UW-Madison invites 2020 graduates back to campus celebration
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are inviting 2020 graduates back to campus this fall to celebrate their achievements after COVID-19 restrictions prevented i...
Apr 29, 2021
Judge rules against Wisconsin GOP in redistricting case
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge ruled Thursday that Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature illegally hired private taxpayer-funded attorneys to represent them in anticipation of legal chal...
Apr 29, 2021
White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can’t participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because they’re white. ...
Apr 29, 2021
Evers says he’s listening to the people, not GOP lawmakers
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers said Thursday that he hasn’t met with Republican legislative leaders to discuss his $91 billion state budget proposal because he’s liste...
Apr 29, 2021
Public health officials increase capacity limits for all Dane County, Madison businesses
MADISON, Wis. — Public health officials in Dane County are issuing a new public health order, greatly easing capacity limits for every business in the county starting next week. Public Health Ma...
Apr 29, 2021
