Category Archives: Local News
Lake Rescue team saves dog that fell through ice on Lake Monona near Yahara River
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Fire Department’s Lake Rescue Team rescued a dog Monday evening after it fell through the ice into Lake Monona. Fire officials said the dog’s owner fell t...
Feb 23, 2021
Over 366K Wisconsinites fully complete vaccine series as 7-day positivity rate remains below 3%
MADISON, Wis. — More than 366,000 Wisconsinites have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state Department of Health Services. A total of 1,208,151 doses have been admin...
Feb 23, 2021
Assembly passes bill clearing way for unemployment system overhaul; sends to Gov. Evers’ desk
MADISON, Wis. — The Assembly has voted to send a bill to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk that would clear a path for overhauling the state’s antiquated unemployment system, after months of bac...
Feb 23, 2021
Pewaukee man pleads guilty to fraudulently getting PPP loans
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A suburban Milwaukee man accused of illegally obtaining more than $1 million in federal loans meant for COVID-19 relief has pleaded guilty in federal court. Thomas E. Smith, of ...
Feb 23, 2021
Janesville police report drop in crime rate for 2020
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police said crime was at a 35-year low in the city for 2020, despite responding to more homicides and shots fired incidents compared to the previous year. The...
Feb 23, 2021
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of those killed by COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers, in conjunction with President Joe Biden, ordered Tuesday that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the more than 500,000 Americans, including more than 6,300...
Feb 23, 2021
City planner, alder split on new proposal to redevelop West Towne Mall area into housing, offices, & parks
MADISON, Wis.– The City of Madison is considering plans to drastically change West Towne Mall as we know it. The proposals call for more office buildings, apartments, bike paths, sidewalks, park...
Feb 23, 2021
Police investigating after shooting victim shows up at Madison clinic
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating after someone with a gunshot wound was dropped off at a clinic on the city’s east side. The victim arrived at the UW Health Union Corners C...
Feb 23, 2021
Gov. Evers extends deadline for applications for Dane Co. Sheriff
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is extending the deadline for applications before he appoints a new Dane County Sheriff. Current Sheriff Dave Mahoney announced his resignation last mon...
Feb 23, 2021
Partnership announces Wisconsinized, adult version of ‘Candy Land’ called ‘Brandy Land’
MILWAUKEE — A partnership is providing a Wisconsin twist to a classic board game. Drink Wisconsinbly, 100 Mile Sauce, WI Drinks and Project Kinect are teaming up to create “Brandy Land: Th...
Feb 23, 2021
