Category Archives: Local News
The lucky few – roughly 1,000 Badger fans get the chance to see March Madness in person
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – While millions of Wisconsin Badgers fans across the country tuned into the opening round of March Madness, only about 1,000 fans had the chance to watch in person. While t...
Mar 19, 2021
Advice from health leaders: If you’re eligible for a vaccine, get one before Monday
MADISON, Wis. — If you’re currently eligible under the state’s 1B guidelines, health leaders say you should try to get vaccinated this weekend. That group includes some public facing...
Mar 19, 2021
Silver Alert issued for Janesville woman last seen at Madison VA Hospital
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A Silver Alert has been issued for a Janesville woman who went missing Friday. The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network said Karen Nordin, 76, was last seen at the Madison VA Hospita...
Mar 19, 2021
Medical examiner releases name of DeForest man killed in farming accident
WINDSOR, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man killed in a farming accident Thursday. A news release said the accident happened on the 7700 block of Highw...
Mar 19, 2021
‘It’s our turn to advocate for them:’ Madison Meriter nurse strike looms as hospital issues fourth proposal
Dane County union leaders gathered in support of UnityPoint Health-Meriter nurses Friday morning, the same day the hospital issued a fourth proposal before a pending ten-day strike set to start next W...
Mar 19, 2021
Janesville police investigate report of man armed with knife on bike trail
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Police are investigating after a man with a knife was reportedly seen along a Janesville bike trail Thursday afternoon. Officials responded to a “belated” report o...
Mar 19, 2021
Marquette fires coach Steve Wojciechowski after 7 seasons
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has fired basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski after seven seasons in which he posted no NCAA Tournament victories. The dismissal Friday comes after Marquette went 13-...
Mar 19, 2021
La Crosse mayor disregarded PFAS guidance on bottled water
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Records obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel show that the mayor of La Crosse disregarded state guidance and refused to supply bottled water for French Island reside...
Mar 19, 2021
Madison boy arrested on suspicion of strong armed robbery at Middleton Kwik Trip
MIDDLETON, Wis. — A 14-year-old Madison boy has been arrested regarding a strong armed robbery at a Kwik Trip last month, according to a news release Friday. On Feb. 3, Middleton police were cal...
Mar 19, 2021
Motorcyclist ejected during Dodge Co. crash air lifted to Milwaukee area hospital
LEROY, Wis. — A motorcyclist was flown to a Milwaukee area hospital Friday morning after suffering serious injuries in a crash on State Highway 175. Officials with the Dodge County Sheriff&rsquo...
Mar 19, 2021
