Category Archives: Local News
FIRST WARN TRAFFIC: Beltline frontage roads near Todd Dr. will be one-way this weekend
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the Beltline frontage roads near Todd Drive will have one-way traffic this weekend as construction along the Beltline continues. T...
Apr 08, 2021
DHS launches updated COVID-19 variant tracker dashboard
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a new data dashboard breaking down the presence of COVID-19 variants throughout the state. In addition to the total numbe...
Apr 08, 2021
Trump endorses Wisconsin’s Johnson, encourages him to run
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump offered his “Total Endorsement” of Wisconsin’s Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday, encouraging him to seek a third term ...
Apr 08, 2021
Stoughton police identify suspect in road rage shooting; no one injured
STOUGHTON, Wis. — Stoughton police have identified a suspect tied to a Thursday morning shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident. Police were alerted to a report of shots fired shortly af...
Apr 08, 2021
Madison police continue to investigate abduction, sexual assault of teen, ask for public’s help
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are asking for the public’s help in gathering more information about a suspected abduction and sexual assault of a 13-year-old as they continue to investigat...
Apr 08, 2021
Plastic bags no longer able to be recycled, city asks residents to avoid putting them in recycling bins
MADISON, Wis. — Madison is making a major change to how it deals with recyclables: no more plastic bags. The city’s Streets Division announced Tuesday that area residents should no longer ...
Apr 08, 2021
Dane County, City of Madison to give businesses ‘COVID-19 Credit’ on health licenses
MADISON, Wis. — Officials from Dane County and the City of Madison announced plans Thursday to give another boost to businesses who have been struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic for the past y...
Apr 08, 2021
Madison Mallards, Forward Madison FC will return to Madison this summer, allow fans in stands
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County’s new public health order allowing outdoor mass gatherings is leading to a pair of Madison sports teams announcing their returns to the city later this summer. ...
Apr 08, 2021
River Valley School District canceled classes because bus drivers had side effects from COVID-19 vaccine
SPRING GREEN, Wis. — The River Valley School District canceled Thursday classes because the district’s bus service was short staffed due to “a number” of drivers calling in sic...
Apr 08, 2021
Green Bay pastor appointed to serve the Diocese of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth could finally have a new bishop in place next month following the 2019 death of its longtime leader and the resignation of his chosen re...
Apr 08, 2021
