Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin agency suspends burn permits amid dry conditions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources suspended burning permits Friday in dozens of counties and mobilized firefighters as the state heads into an unseasonably warm ...
Apr 02, 2021
Wisconsin begins vaccinating prisoners as eligibility prepares to open to all adults
Wisconsin has begun vaccinating its prison population in the past week, ahead of expanding eligibility to everyone 16 and older in the state on April 5. Prisoners were eligible as the last priority gr...
Apr 02, 2021
Gov. Evers appoints Kalvin Barrett as next Dane County Sheriff
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is appointing former Dane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kalvin Barrett as the next Dane County Sheriff. In addition to serving as a deputy with t...
Apr 02, 2021
Dane Co. health officials issue new order removing mask requirement outdoors
MADISON, Wis. — People in Dane County will no longer be required to wear a mask outdoors when in public, according to a new public health order released Friday. Among other provisions, Emergency...
Apr 02, 2021
Man in critical condition after trying to break up fight at Madison bar
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say a 62-year-old man is in critical condition after trying to break up a fight at Players Sports Bar on the city’s east side. The Madison Police and Fire De...
Apr 02, 2021
Body of second canoeist recovered from Lake Winnebago
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — Crews have ended their search on Lake Winnebago after recovering the second of two victims thrown into the water when their canoe capsized in rough conditions. Michael G...
Apr 02, 2021
Madison Public Libraries won’t reopen until at least May
MADISON, Wis. — Public libraries in Madison won’t reopen for expanded in-person services until the library’s board can meet again in May. The board voted Thursday night to delay the ...
Apr 02, 2021
Friday Morning Sprint
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Apr 02, 2021
In the 608: Support local restaurants this Easter weekend
MADISON, Wis. – Local businesses are once again preparing for a busy weekend of sales amid the pandemic. That has many area restaurants finding ways of adapting to meet the needs of their custom...
Apr 02, 2021
A new era of policing: What local police departments are doing to improve response to mental health crisis calls
MADISON, Wis. — Newly appointed Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said he has a top goal in mind as the new leader of 479 commissioned officers: building trust with the community and remaining tr...
Apr 01, 2021
