Category Archives: Local News
State Republicans push for more control of federal Covid-19 dollars as Wisconsin prepares to receive $5.7B in aid
Republicans on a state legislature committee voted Wednesday to push through a bill that would give Wisconsin lawmakers more control over the spending of federal Covid-19 relief dollars. The move come...
Mar 10, 2021
MPD: 2 teen boys arrested in connection with stolen SUV
MADISON, Wis. — Two 15-year-old boys were arrested Tuesday afternoon after being caught in a stolen vehicle, officials said. A Madison couple on Maple View Drive told police their Toyota RAV4 an...
Mar 10, 2021
Veterans of all ages using VA care now eligible to be vaccinated at VA Hospital
MADISON, Wis.– More veterans are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, but there’s one requirement. The William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital is inviting veterans of all ages...
Mar 10, 2021
Kaul makes case for upgraded crime lab tech, more analysts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorney General Josh Kaul is trying to persuade Republicans to give him nearly $925,000 in the state budget to upgrade crime lab technology designed to identify synthetic d...
Mar 10, 2021
Teen charged in Wisconsin mall killing pleads not guilty
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — A teenager charged in a fatal shooting at a shopping mall in eastern Wisconsin has pleaded not guilty. Dezman Ellis, of Oshkosh, is charged with first-degree intentional ho...
Mar 10, 2021
Police identify man accused of running over pregnant woman with her own SUV
MADISON, Wis. — Police have identified the man accused of running over a pregnant woman with her own SUV late last month. A Madison Police Department spokesperson identified the man in an update...
Mar 10, 2021
Girl scout troops set up shop outside local business
MADISON, Wis. — A local business is giving back to the community by offering their storefront as a place for girl scout troops to set up shop and sell their cookies. Megan’s Custom Framing...
Mar 10, 2021
Dane County leaders say they view increase in violence as a public health crisis
MADISON, Wis. — Local leaders are shifting their efforts to prevent violence in the community by treating it as a public health issue. Public Health Madison & Dane County announced Wednesday...
Mar 10, 2021
7-day positivity rate remains below 3% for third week in a row
MADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests has remained below 3% for the third straight week, according to the state Department of Health Services. The seven-day average perce...
Mar 10, 2021
Doctor explains “COVID Arm”: What it is, what to do if you get it
MADISON, Wis. — Some people who are getting the Moderna vaccine are reporting rashes showing up on their arms. Doctors are calling it “COVID Arm”. UW Health Anesthesiologist Dr. Bill...
Mar 10, 2021
