Category Archives: Local News
UW chancellors hesitant on student debt forgiveness
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leaders of the University of Wisconsin System’s two largest schools aren’t embracing President Joe Biden’s plans to forgive student debt. UW-Milwaukee ...
Apr 22, 2021
Blank hopes to hire new UW Madison athletic director by June
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank says she hopes to hire Athletic Director Barry Alvarez’s successor by the end of June. Alvarez announced earli...
Apr 22, 2021
DNR: High, very high wildfire danger around Wisconsin this weekend
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR announced Thursday that fire danger is very high and high across the state entering the weekend. According to a news release, vegetation is drying out, making i...
Apr 22, 2021
DOT: Prepare for Beltline ramp closure at Fish Hatchery Road next week
MADISON, Wis. — The eastbound Beltline ramp to northbound Fish Hatchery Road will be closed next week. According to the state Department of Transportation, the ramp will close starting at 7 p.m....
Apr 22, 2021
More than 4 million COVID vaccine doses have been administered in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — More than 4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Wisconsin, according to the latest data from the Department of Health Services. DHS officials said 4,0...
Apr 22, 2021
2 new COVID-19 variants detected in Rock County
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two new COVID-19 variants have been found in Rock County. According to a news release, the Rock County Health Department is reporting the SARS-CoV- 2 Variants P.1 and B.1.351 ...
Apr 22, 2021
UW leaders reiterate no mandatory vaccinations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The leaders of the University of Wisconsin System’s two largest institutions are reiterating that students, faculty and staff will not need to be vaccinated for COVID-...
Apr 22, 2021
Evers vetoes GOP bills directing federal COVID-19 spending
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a package of Republican-authored bills that would have directed how the state would spend $3.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief money. Evers on ...
Apr 22, 2021
SSM Health opens thousands of COVID vaccination appointments
MAIDSON, Wis. — SSM Health announced Thursday it is offering thousands of additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments. According to a news release, the appointments will begin next week on Apri...
Apr 22, 2021
Wisconsin Volleyball can punch its ticket to the championship match tonight
OMAHA, Neb. — With one more win on Thursday night, Wisconsin Volleyball will punch its ticket back to the national championship match. Here’s a look at everything you need to know. How to ...
Apr 22, 2021
