Category Archives: Local News
Number of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19 tops 400K
MADISON, Wis. — Over 400,000 people in Wisconsin have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health Services. A total of 1,281,901...
Feb 25, 2021
Green Alert issued for missing veteran last seen in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Authorities are asking the public for help with locating a missing veteran who was last seen on Feb. 17. Officials with the Baraboo Police Department said 35-year-old Sean D. Hit...
Feb 25, 2021
Dane Co. health officials say teacher vaccinations delayed by at least two weeks
MADISON, Wis. — Even though teachers and educators will be among those prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines starting March 1st, public health officials in Dane County say a supply shortfall means a...
Feb 25, 2021
‘The damage was done’: Cephus’ lawyer says he’s seeking financial compensation, policy change
MADISON, Wis. – The attorney representing former Badger football player Quintez Cephus in a lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin says the legal action centers around a need for policy cha...
Feb 25, 2021
Teachers, childcare workers, some essential workers eligible for vaccination starting Monday
MADISON, Wis. — Teachers, child care workers, some essential workers and other will soon be eligible for vaccination against COVID-19. The groups, in order of priority, include education and chi...
Feb 25, 2021
Hunters, trappers exceed wolf target by nearly 100 animals
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Hunters and trappers have exceeded the state’s wolf kill target by almost 100 animals. Registration data the state Department of Natural Resources released Thursday mo...
Feb 25, 2021
Gov. Evers signs bill to modernize Wisconsin’s decades-old unemployment system
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is signing a bill to modernize the state’s antiquated unemployment system. The software running the state’s unemployment system was develope...
Feb 25, 2021
UW Health shares tips for managing psychological impact of COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health experts are sharing tips on how to manage the psychological effects that some people who have contracted COVID-19 may be experiencing in the wake of their infection. Ac...
Feb 25, 2021
Gov. Evers announces $322M in rental, utility assistance for Wisconsinites
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsinites struggling with rent and utility bills amid the pandemic may be eligible for financial assistance thanks to a new state-run rental assistance program. Gov. Tony Eve...
Feb 25, 2021
Front yard food pantry helps the community
A front yard food pantry is serving the community while continuing acts of kindness. Now, more than ever, their mission is to help out others during these challenging times. Prairie Road Pantry all st...
Feb 25, 2021
