Category Archives: Local News
Kenosha police: 55 more charged for violence during protests
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Fifty-five people are facing charges related to violent demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer, police said Friday. K...
Mar 26, 2021
Evers signs bill designed to lower prescription drug costs
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Friday signed into law a plan designed to lower prescription drug costs in Wisconsin. The bill Evers signed sets new requirements for pharmacy benefit man...
Mar 26, 2021
Report: Marquette to hire Oregon native Shaka Smart as next men’s basketball coach
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison-area native is reportedly heading back to his home state to become the next coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein is reporting Marquette...
Mar 26, 2021
UWPD traces stolen Arboretum tree back to banned fraternity
MADISON, Wis. — UW-Madison police say they’ve cited three students in connection to the theft of a 25-foot tall tree from the Arboretum last November. UWPD officials say they receive...
Mar 26, 2021
Wisconsin superintendent candidate emails questioned
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin schools superintendent candidate Jill Underly used a school district email account to collect personal email addresses from superintendents across the state two we...
Mar 26, 2021
Habitat for Humanity calls on AmeriCorps to help fill volunteer void
MADISON, Wis. — As Lauren Spratt puts the finishing touches on a stair railing, it’s one more project wrapping up so a mom and her children will have a new place to live. Spratt is working...
Mar 26, 2021
Henry Vilas Zoo reopening Children’s Zoo and Lake Wingra entrance on Monday
MADISON, Wis. — The Henry Vilas Zoo says it is reopening its Lake Wingra entrance and the Children’s Zoo after more than a year on Monday, March 29th. The Children’s Zoo is one of th...
Mar 26, 2021
Rock Co. Public Health announces changes to COVID vaccine registration process
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Rock County Public Health Department says it is removing COVID-19 vaccine registration forms from their website starting today. Health Officer Katrina Harwood says the for...
Mar 26, 2021
Friday Morning Sprint
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Mar 26, 2021
In the 608: How a Waunakee gym is supporting a local food pantry
WAUNAKEE, Wis. – A local fitness studio is wrapping up a fundraiser this week. Orange Shoe Personal Fitness of Waunakee is raising money for the Waunakee Food Pantry. It’s called “Bu...
Mar 26, 2021
