Category Archives: Local News
The push to make virtual court appearances less “dehumanizing” for defendants
MADISON, Wis. — The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way all things operate, including how people show up for their court appearances. Defendants in Dane County often appear through a food slot...
Mar 29, 2021
Gov. Evers vetoes bill that would have required legislative oversight over COVID relief funds
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is vetoing a bill passed by the Republican-controlled legislature that would have given them more control over how federal COVID relief money is spent. Repu...
Mar 29, 2021
Madison police say stolen car hits 71-year-old crossing the street
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say a stolen car was involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run incident downtown Sunday night. Police say a 71-year-old man was crossing Williamson Street at South Inge...
Mar 29, 2021
Two teens robbed at gunpoint on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — Police are investigating after a man robbed two teens at gunpoint on Madison’s east side Friday night. The victims, a 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl, told officers th...
Mar 29, 2021
UK variant of COVID-19 found in Rock County
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Health officials in Rock County say they’ve found the United Kingdom variant of COVID-19 in the county. The variant B.1.1.7 was first discovered in England in November, ...
Mar 29, 2021
1M Wisconsinites now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — More than one million Wisconsinites are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services shared updated data Monday. According to the new number...
Mar 29, 2021
Police recover 3 shell casings on Cottage Grove Road
MADISON, Wis. — Police received several reports of shots fired on Madison’s east side early Saturday morning. Police responded to the 4700 block of Cottage Grove Road around 1:15 a.m. afte...
Mar 29, 2021
Man arrested for 4th offense OWI in Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Police arrested a man early Sunday morning for fourth-offense OWI after pulling him over for driving without his headlights on. Authorities said 29-year-old Jarrod R. Harris w...
Mar 29, 2021
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Mar 29, 2021
In the 608: Local tortilla company getting statewide recognition
MADISON, Wis. – A local company that started right here in the 608 is getting some big recognition. You’ll find Tortilleria Zepeda across the Madison area. Owners Heidi and Julian Zepeda m...
Mar 29, 2021
