Category Archives: Local News
Legends Tavern says ‘Last Call’ after 37 years – but what’s coming next could truly be legendary
JANESVILLE, Wis. – After nearly 37 years in operation, Janesville’s Legends Tavern welcomed patrons for the final time Saturday afternoon. Owner Tim Millis said the event is a mixed bag of...
Mar 13, 2021
MPD trying to identify motorcyclist who shows ‘significant disregard for traffic laws’
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a motorcyclist who has been driving recklessly in the East Washington Avenue area and in downtown Madison thi...
Mar 13, 2021
Man’s death under investigation in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting a death investigation in Columbus. DOJ says Columbus Police were dispatched to a home Friday...
Mar 13, 2021
Dane County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing 15-year-old girl
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday night it is looking for a missing 15-year-old girl. According to a news release, Tiah J. Meigs was last seen leaving Wis...
Mar 13, 2021
Lone Rock man sentenced to prison for Social Security fraud
MADISON, Wis. — A Lone Rock resident is being sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for committing Social Security fraud. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley sentenced Christopher...
Mar 13, 2021
Critics call Sen. Ron Johnson’s insurrection comments racist
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Critics of Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson are calling him racist after he told an interviewer that he wasn’t worried about the supporters of former President Donald Trum...
Mar 13, 2021
Man accused of killing 2 relatives enters insanity plea
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of killing two of his relatives has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in Brown County Circuit Court. Twenty-nine-year-o...
Mar 13, 2021
UW Health holds trainings for emergency responders
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health’s Emergency Education Center has continued to train front line responders for all medical emergencies over the last year, including COVID-19. Paramedics and EMT t...
Mar 13, 2021
Wilson Street garage ready to open on March 16
MADISON, Wis. — The City of Madison Parking Division is opening the Wilson Street Garage on March 16 after repairs and inspections. The garage closed in February due to a sprinkler malfunction. ...
Mar 13, 2021
UnityPoint Health-Meriter nurses plan to strike starting March 24 if contract demands not met
MADISON, Wis. — Registered nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital announced Saturday it has notified hospital management it may go on strike starting Wednesday, March 24. According to a ne...
Mar 13, 2021
