Category Archives: Local News
Judge declines new arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge is refusing prosecutors’ request to issue a new arrest warrant for an 18-year-old from Illinois who’s accused of killing two people and wounding a third ...
Feb 11, 2021
Two Madison teachers, two very different perspectives on returning to in-person learning
MADISON, Wis. — After the Madison Metropolitan School District announced it would return for in-person learning through a phased approach starting March 9, Madison teachers were quick to voice t...
Feb 11, 2021
Judge orders DNR to start wolf hunt this month
JEFFERSON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has ordered the state Department of Natural Resources to start a wolf hunt this month rather than wait until November. The Trump administration removed wolves from...
Feb 11, 2021
DOJ, health care leaders unveil proposals to overhaul emergency detentions in Wisconsin
State officials unveiled a package of policy and legislative proposals Thursday afternoon that would effectively overhaul the process in Wisconsin for handling crisis mental health calls where a perso...
Feb 11, 2021
Wisconsin biologist charged with lying about caviar scheme
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ top sturgeon expert with obstructing an investigation into allegations that DNR workers have be...
Feb 11, 2021
Drivers should expect slippery roads Thursday night, Streets Division officials say
MADISON, Wis. — City streets crews are asking Madison residents to use caution while driving Thursday night, citing the potential for slippery roads due to fresh snow and frigid temperatures. Sn...
Feb 11, 2021
Wisconsin DHS releases new vaccine data dashboard, more demographic data
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is releasing a new dashboard of data showing the progress of COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. The new graphs allow people to se...
Feb 11, 2021
Candidate for U.S. Senate puts up billboard attacking Sen. Ron Johnson
OSHKOSH, Wis. — A candidate hoping to take Sen. Ron Johnson’s seat in the U.S. Senate is putting up a billboard in Johnson’s hometown calling for him to resign. Democrat Thomas Nelso...
Feb 11, 2021
Birkebeiner will take place, but with safety protocols
CABLE, Wis. (AP) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Race in northern Wisconsin will look different this year because of coronavirus safety protocols. Organizers of the event, promoted as North Ameri...
Feb 11, 2021
Wisconsin, Walgreens getting additional COVID vaccines through pharmacy program
MADISON, Wis. — Select Walgreens locations in Wisconsin will start providing COVID-19 vaccines as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announc...
Feb 11, 2021
