Category Archives: Local News
In the 608: “Eat Out For Good” this week and support local
MADISON, Wis. – The Goodman Community Center is working with local restaurants to support them during the pandemic. “Eat Out For Good” is a program that aims to push in-person dining...
Apr 26, 2021
Darlington man dies in crash in Lafayette County, sheriff says
FAYETTE, Wis. — A Darlington man is dead after a crash Sunday night in the town of Fayette. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened just before 8 p.m. near the inters...
Apr 26, 2021
‘It scares me’: As gun sales continue to surge in Wisconsin, fewer new buyers are going through training
OREGON, Wis. – As demand for firearms in Wisconsin continues its year-long surge, fewer new buyers are going through any sort of formal training process, according to Max Creek Outdoors Owner St...
Apr 25, 2021
Westbound lanes closed on Beltline at Seminole Highway after Sunday night crash
MADISON, Wis. — All lanes are blocked one direction on part of the Beltline in Madison on Sunday night after a crash. According to an alert from the Department of Transportation, the crash happe...
Apr 25, 2021
Protesters: Fire Kenosha officer who shot Jacob Blake
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Supporters of Jacob Blake Jr. and others staged a rally and march in Kenosha Sunday calling for the firing of an officer who shot Blake. Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey, who ...
Apr 25, 2021
American Hindu Association hosts Fitchburg walk-in vaccine clinic
FITCHBURG, Wis. — The American Hindu Association Temple held a walk-in vaccination clinic for community members Sunday morning. This was the second clinic they have hosted this month. Narend Red...
Apr 25, 2021
Cycle for Sight fundraiser for blindness research rides on
MADISON, Wis.– COVID-19 isn’t stopping the 10th Annual Cycle for Sight fundraiser from riding on, but it is changing the mechanics of it. The Cycle for Sight fundraiser benefits the McPher...
Apr 25, 2021
MRI on Brewers star Christian Yelich shows no major issues
CHICAGO (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are moving along with their plan for Christian Yelich after an MRI on the slugger’s strained lower back showed no major issues. Yelich hasn’t pla...
Apr 25, 2021
MPD investigates report of gun shots near north side
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is investigating a report of gun shots Sunday morning near the north side. Police responded to reports of shots fired near the intersection of...
Apr 25, 2021
Last call to cast your ‘Best of Madison’ ballots!
MADISON, Wis. — It’s Oscar Sunday, but Madison-area business owners won’t be walking away with anything gold just yet… Voting ends Friday, April 30 for this year’s Best ...
Apr 25, 2021
