Category Archives: Local News
WATCH: Madison police, city and community leaders hold press conference ahead of possible protests
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police chief Shon Barnes is joining Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and other city and community leaders to talk about the possibility of protests following a verdict ...
Apr 19, 2021
Mystery solved: Artist behind small metal sculptures placed on Hoyt Park pyramid reveals himself
MADISON, Wis. — For the past four years, Milo Wenc has been a kid on a mission, inspired by the Hoyt Park pyramid. “There’s a lot of mystery about where it came from and I wanted to ...
Apr 19, 2021
Apartment complex near Beltline evacuated for high levels of carbon monoxide
MADISON, Wis. — A 24-unit apartment complex off the Beltline was evacuated Sunday because of high levels of carbon monoxide. Madison fire officials said firefighters were dispatched to 213 West ...
Apr 19, 2021
Thousands of Alliant Energy Center vaccination appointments still available this week, PHMDC says
MADISON, Wis. — Thousands of COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available this week at the Alliant Energy Center vaccination site, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County officia...
Apr 19, 2021
Four displaced by Madison basement fire
MADISON, Wis. — Four people were displaced Friday after a fire broke out in the basement of an east side home. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Wendy Lane around 11:15 a.m. for a repo...
Apr 19, 2021
Food plant worker sues employer after contracting COVID-19
ELKHORN, Wis. (AP) — A food plant employee is suing his Walworth County employer alleging he contracted the coronavirus at work and infected his wife who died from the disease. Rigoberto Ruiz, o...
Apr 19, 2021
Foxconn, Wisconsin reach new deal on scaled back project
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Foxconn Technology Group has reached a new deal with reduced tax breaks for its scaled back project in southeast Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers and the world’s largest ele...
Apr 19, 2021
Call for Action: What COVID issues are health insurances companies required to cover?
When you’re dealing with the long-term effects of COVID-19, the last thing you want is a health insurance company deciding you don’t get the treatment you need to get better. But according...
Apr 19, 2021
In the 608: Business booming for downtown Mount Horeb
MOUNT HOREB, Wis — Big things are happening in downtown Mount Horeb as four new businesses have officially opened their doors. The village hosted a celebration over the weekend, which correspond...
Apr 19, 2021
Middleton man arrested on 5th OWI offense
MIDDLETON, Wis. A Middleton man is facing his 5th OWI charge after recklessly driving a motorcycle Sunday evening. According to Lieutenant Tyler Loether of the Middleton Police Department, 32-year-old...
Apr 19, 2021
