Category Archives: Local News

Red Cross in urgent need of donations amid cancellations due to winter weather
MADISON, Wis. — The American Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations after recent winter weather caused thousands of people around the country to cancel their appointments. To make up ...
Logan Rude Feb 22, 2021

Naloxone boxes installed in public for use against overdoses
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With opioid overdoses setting records in 2020, an effort is underway to install boxes in public that would make a frequently used rescue medication available in case of emer...
Associated Press Feb 22, 2021

UW-Platteville set to build state’s biggest solar array
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is going all-in on solar, with plans to install five acres of panels that would become the largest state-owned solar array in Wis...
Associated Press Feb 22, 2021

Monday Morning Sprint
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Site staff Feb 22, 2021

In the 608: New innovations being made for Winter Restaurant Week
MADISON, Wis. – Monday marks the start of Winter Restaurant Week in the 608. Madison Magazine is bringing back a special rendition this year. Whether you like to dine in or takeout, you’ll...
Josh Spreiter Feb 22, 2021

All northbound lanes of I-39 in Beloit closed for crash involving 2 semis, no injuries reported
BELOIT , Wis. — All northbound lanes of I-39 in Beloit are closed as crews work to clear a crash involving two semi trucks early Monday morning. The crash happened at around 1 a.m. at mile marke...
Ariana Baldassano Feb 22, 2021

Potter helps No. 21 Wisconsin knock off Northwestern 68-51
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Micah Potter scored 19 points, D’Mitrik Trice had 13 and No. 21 Wisconsin shut down lowly Northwestern for a 68-51 victory. Jonathan Davis and Brad Davison added 12 p...
Associated Press Feb 21, 2021

Lanes open after crash on Beltline at Seminole Highway
MADISON, Wis. — Multiple lanes are open again on the Beltline on Sunday night after a crash. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the crash happened eastbound on Highway 12 a...
Stephen Cohn Feb 21, 2021

2 arrested after early morning traffic stop in Portage
PORTAGE, Wis. — Two people were arrested on drug-related and avoiding child support charges early Sunday morning after a traffic stop in Portage. According to a news release, the Columbia County...
Stephen Cohn Feb 21, 2021

Mazomanie artists give joy to community through ice sculptures, igloos
MAZOMANIE, Wis. — Mazomanie artists are bringing joy to their community by getting creative with this month’s snow and cold weather. After snow piled up along the Art Side Out Studio and M...
Grace Houdek Feb 21, 2021