Category Archives: Local News

Dubuque Man Arrested For Assault, Obstruction, and Other Charges
Dubuque Police arrested 32 year old Deandre Shumake of Dubuque Tuesday on warrants charging domestic assault with injury, obstruction of emergency communications, two counts of child endangerment and ...
Mark Evenstad Apr 21, 2021

DWD: Unemployment rates declined or stayed the same through Wisconsin metro areas in March
MADISON, Wis. — Unemployment rates last month in Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas declined or stayed in the same or decreased, but they are still up over the past year. According to new estimate...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

Madison mayor introduces ‘Climate Forward’ initiatives for city
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway introduced Wednesday a new climate initiative called ‘Climate Forward.’ According to a news release, the plan’s agenda outline...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

Fitchburg group hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic Sunday
FITCHBURG, Wis. — The American Hindu Association is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination in Fitchburg on Sunday. According to a news release, the AHA Temple of Fitchburg has teamed up with Ipack Pharm...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

Audit: Wisconsin economic agency’s performance improving
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new audit shows the performance of Wisconsin’s economic development agency is improving but still lacking. The Legislative Audit Bureau released its biennial review ...
Associated Press Apr 21, 2021

Rettke becomes 4-time First-Team All-American; 4 Badgers named to All-American teams
MADSION, Wis. — Wisconsin still hasn’t achieved its ultimate goal this season, but some of its stars are being honored. Senior Dana Rettke highlighted awards season for the Badgers by beco...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

‘Now is the time for us to connect’: Alvarez, Badgers head coaches respond to Chauvin verdict
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department is responding to the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, calling it in a tweet on Wednesday “a mom...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

Dane County announces $1 million recovery program for artists, performers
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County announced Wednesday a $1 million COVID-19 recovery program for local artists and performers. According to a news release, the program will award $2,500 grants to elig...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra announces Concerts on the Square 2021 schedule
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra announced its 2021 schedule for Concerts on the Square. Five concerts will be performed at Breese Stevens Field on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. star...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021

UW Health leads nation in 2020 with 64 paired kidney exchanges
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health’s Transplant Center performed 64 paired kidney exchanges in 2020, which is more than any other transplant center in the U.S. According to a news release, it&rsquo...
Stephen Cohn Apr 21, 2021