Category Archives: Local News
Local radio personality arrested, accused of possessing child pornography
MADISON, Wis. — A local radio personality was arrested on tentative child pornography possession charges, according to online records for the Dane County Jail. Matthew Bradshaw Jones, who ...
Feb 18, 2021
Wisconsin Senate to pass bipartisan unemployment bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Senate is poised to approve a bipartisan bill designed to begin updating the state’s antiquated unemployment insurance system that Gov. Tony Evers has bl...
Feb 18, 2021
Former Columbus mayor to plead guilty to bank fraud
COLUMBUS, Wis. (AP) — The former mayor of Columbus has agreed to plead guilty to a federal bank fraud charge. Michael Eisenga was accused of using fraudulent documents to get a loan for a buildi...
Feb 18, 2021
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Feb 18, 2021
Madison Moms: “Hair Love” movie screening
MADISON, Wis. – Whether you choose to wear your hair short, curly, or wavy, loving your hair is an important concept for young girls and women to understand. Jill Scott once said, “Hair is...
Feb 18, 2021
In the 608: How the Barstool Fund is helping Gray Brewing Co.
JANESVILLE, Wis. – A brewery in the 608 is receiving a helping hand from the Barstool Fund, and now we’re seeing how they’re putting that money to good use. Gray Brewing Company is p...
Feb 18, 2021
‘I got nothing left’: Wisconsin’s jobless pushed to brink as ideas swirl for mending torn safety net
By Bram Sable-Smith WPR/Wisconsin Watch Brandon Cacek filed for unemployment insurance in mid-March last year after losing his substitute teaching job due to the pandemic. He’s still waiting for...
Feb 18, 2021
UW Credit Union invests $1.5 million to address racial equity
MADISON, Wis. — UW Credit Union is investing $1.5 million to help address racial inequalities in Dane and Milwaukee counties. The UW Credit Union Fund for Racial Equity aims to remove the barrie...
Feb 17, 2021
‘If you’re behind in your rent, please apply’: Rental assistance program applications open for Dane County residents
MADISON, Wis. – New help is available for Dane County residents struggling to pay their bills because of the pandemic. Online applications are now open for the Dane CORE emergency rental assista...
Feb 17, 2021
Marquette students recorded using racial slurs in Snapchat video
MILWAUKEE, WI (WISN) — Two Marquette students are facing backlash over a video posted to social media that shows them using racial slurs. The students involved are a Marquette sophomore and a Ma...
Feb 17, 2021
