Category Archives: Local News
MPD: Dirt bike rider accused of showing ‘significant disregard for traffic laws’ turns himself in
MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County man accused of driving recklessly throughout Madison turned himself in to police Wednesday. An incident report said Michael Jensen, 25, of Burke, was seen driving a...
Apr 01, 2021
Dane County issues public health alert in response to overdose spike
MADISON, Wis. — At least four people in Dane County have experienced an overdose within the past 24 hours, according to public health officials. Public Health Madison & Dane County and Madis...
Apr 01, 2021
For the first time in 557 days, Brewers fans are back in person
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – For the first time in 557 days, baseball fans in Milwaukee had a chance to watch the Brewers play in person. The opening day crowd of 10,000 and change was met with a number of...
Apr 01, 2021
Underly calls superintendent opponent Kerr transphobic
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin superintendent candidate Jill Underly is accusing her opponent Deborah Kerr of being transphobic because Kerr supports prohibiting transgender students from playing on ...
Apr 01, 2021
65K Wisconsinites newly vaccinated against COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — More than 65,000 Wisconsin residents received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the past day, according to the state Department of Health Services. Nearly 2.9 milli...
Apr 01, 2021
Deadline to request absentee ballot for Tuesday’s primary election approaches
MADISON, Wis. — If you haven’t requested an absentee ballot yet for Tuesday’s spring primary election, there’s still a few hours left to do so. Absentee ballots must be request...
Apr 01, 2021
Sauk Co. confirms case of California coronavirus variant, believed to be one of first in the state
BARABOO, Wis. — The Sauk County Health Department says it has detected a variant of the coronavirus in the county that is believed to be easier to pass from person-to-person. The B.1.427 variant...
Apr 01, 2021
‘I don’t think people realize just how easy it is to become homeless’: Beacon staff share realities through pandemic
MADISON, Wis. — The hardships of the pandemic have forced people out of their homes, put businesses out of work and increased unemployment rates. The Beacon staff have been working under more st...
Apr 01, 2021
Wisconsin governor seeks legal fees from Trump, Republicans
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is seeking more than $250,000 in legal fees from former President Donald Trump and a Republican Party official related to fighting a pai...
Apr 01, 2021
Scared of needles? Doctors offer ways to tackle fears while getting COVID vaccine
MADISON, Wis. — Doctors say vaccines are one of the most important parts of the effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic, but they recognize some people’s fear of needles may be getting in the ...
Apr 01, 2021
