Category Archives: Local News

Dane County woman pleads guilty to looting, vandalism for May protests, given deferred prosecution
MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County woman accused of looting and damaging a businesses during last summer’s unrest in Madison has pleaded guilty to the crimes. Gabrielle Kokesh, 20, of Waunakee,...
Stephanie Fryer Feb 17, 2021

Columbus woman pleads not guilty in murder-for-hire plot
MADISON, Wis. — A Columbus woman accused in a murder-for-hire plot entered a not guilty plea Tuesday. Online court records show 37-year-old Kelly Harper entered the not guilty plea during an arr...
Logan Rude Feb 17, 2021

Making your mask work better
MADISON, Wis. — An invention from the UW-Madison College of Engineering recently got somewhat of an endorsement from the CDC. The Badger Seal is a device that goes over your mask. It&rsquo...
Chris Stanford Feb 17, 2021

Arrest made in death of 1-month-old baby in Racine.
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Police say they’ve made an arrest in the death of a 1-month-old infant in Racine. Authorities have released few details on the baby’s death on Sunday, other than ...
Associated Press Feb 17, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry announces Senate run
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 33-year-old Milwaukee Bucks executive and son of a billionaire is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 for the seat currently held by Republican Ron Johnson. Democrat...
Associated Press Feb 17, 2021

Wednesday Morning Sprint
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Site staff Feb 17, 2021
Boys & Girls Club creates to-go meals for families
MADISON, Wis. — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County just launched the Family Meals To-go Program, but due to lack of funding the program can only supply 40 meals a week. The Boys &...
Taylor Lasenby Feb 17, 2021

In the 608: Woman creates “Imperfekt Bites” after sharing her family’s passion for baking
MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin woman is following in her family’s footsteps as a new entrepreneur in the 608. She’s created a new treat you can feel better about when indulging. We&rsqu...
Josh Spreiter Feb 17, 2021

‘Badger bounce backwards’: GOP leaders signal they’ll kill many of Gov. Evers’ budget proposals
MADISON, Wis. — In a press conference Tuesday night, Republican legislature leaders called many of Gov. Evers’ newly-unveiled budget proposals “divisive”, and signaled polices ...
Naomi Kowles Feb 16, 2021

Kerr, Underly ahead in state superintendent race
MADISON, Wis. — A candidate with broad support from conservatives who claims she is a Democrat and another endorsed by the state teachers union were leading Tuesday based on early results in the...
Associated Press Feb 16, 2021