Category Archives: Local News
How to add your name to Wisconsin’s new ‘Vaccine Registry’ and get notified when appointments become available
MADISON, Wis.– After several delays and technical glitches, people living in Wisconsin can now sign up to be notified when they are able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Wisconsin Department of He...
Mar 03, 2021
Blank: Normal fall semester at UW hinges on vaccinations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s top leader says a normal fall semester will hinge on the pace of vaccinations for faculty, staff and students. Chancellor Rebecca...
Mar 03, 2021
Top Senate Democrat says comment about voters being ‘not smart’ in rejecting increased sales taxes was sarcastic, a ‘poor choice of words’
MADISON, Wis. — The state senate’s top Democrat said a comment she made about voters being “not smart” if they supported a referendum to raise taxes was sarcastic and a poor ch...
Mar 03, 2021
DHS launches statewide vaccine registry website
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites can now sign up to be notified when they are able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services launched its vaccine registry page on Wedne...
Mar 03, 2021
Independent review: MMSD COVID-19 protocols ‘more than adequate’ for safe learning environment
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Metropolitan School District announced Wednesday that an independent local company hired by the district to conduct a review of its COVID-19 mitigation measures in it...
Mar 03, 2021
Budget proposal would help schools drop race-based mascots
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed budget includes $400,000 to help local school districts that still have race-based mascots transition to another nickname. In Wisconsin, offi...
Mar 03, 2021
Madison hospitals ease visitor restrictions citing decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
MADISON, Wis. — Madison’s hospitals plan to ease visitor restrictions next week due to a county-wide decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Starting Monday, UnityPoint Health R...
Mar 03, 2021
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Mar 03, 2021
Juvenile arrested in connection with Platteville attempted homicide
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — Platteville police have arrested a juvenile in connection with an attempted homicide that happened late last week. Authorities arrested the juvenile while executing a search ...
Mar 03, 2021
COVID-19 puts weddings on hold
MADISON, Wis. – Those who play a big role in the big wedding day are worried about how business will be in the future with Covid-19. “I honestly was pretty sad that it had to be pushe...
Mar 03, 2021
