Category Archives: Local News
State health officials announce 20 medical conditions eligible next for Covid-19 vaccine
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released the medical conditions for individuals age 16 and older who will qualify for a Covid-19 vaccine starting March 29. The list includes 20 conditi...
Mar 11, 2021
One year later: timeline of how the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded
MADISON, Wis. — Today’s date marks the beginning of the end of “normal” for many people in southern Wisconsin. One year ago today, the World Health Organization officially decl...
Mar 11, 2021
UW-Madison to hold spring graduation ceremonies in person at Camp Randall
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison plans to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for 2021 graduates. University officials made the announcement in a video posted online Thursday...
Mar 11, 2021
‘They are proving to be very safe’: UW Health expert answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health experts are sharing more information about COVID-19 vaccines to answer common questions and address vaccine hesitancy. According to Dr. James Conway, professor of pedia...
Mar 11, 2021
MMSD announces phased plan for return to in-person instruction for all grades
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Metropolitan School District plans to allow all students back in classrooms to varying degrees by the end of April. District spokesperson Tim LeMonds made the announc...
Mar 11, 2021
Another lawsuit challenges locating fighter jets in Madison
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group that opposes to basing the new F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field in Madison has filed a second lawsuit challenging the military’s environmental review. Safe Ski...
Mar 11, 2021
UW-Whitewater athlete cited for assault outside of local bar
WHITEWATER, Wis. — Whitewater police have completed their investigation into a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater athlete who allegedly assaulted a woman outside of a bar late last week. Authori...
Mar 11, 2021
Wisconsin could get $1.6 billion by expanding Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin could save more than $1.6 billion over the next two years by expanding Medicaid to cover nearly 91,000 additional low-income people, a move Republicans continue to...
Mar 11, 2021
Dane County Farmers’ Market outdoor season to start at Alliant Energy Center
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Farmers’ Market will start the 2021 outdoor season at the Alliant Energy Center on April 10. Market organizers made the announcement Thursday morning. The o...
Mar 11, 2021
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