Category Archives: Local News
Police de-escalate mental health situation on Madison’s south side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police officers were able to de-escalate an incident Sunday afternoon after receiving a report that a woman wielding a large knife said she planned to stab someone. Offic...
Feb 08, 2021
Numerous vehicles in Madison stolen while warming up, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts that have taken place throughout the city in the past day. Police said a black 2015 Mercedes C300 was stolen from the ...
Feb 08, 2021
Sauk Co. authorities arrest man on suspicion of 4th offense OWI
DELTON, Wis. — Sauk County authorities arrested a man for drunk driving Saturday night following a traffic stop in the township of Delton. A Sauk County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated t...
Feb 08, 2021
Columbus woman arrested in murder-for-hire investigation, faces federal charges
MADISON, Wis. — A Columbus woman faces federal charges for trying to hire someone off the internet to commit a murder. Kelly Harper, 37, was arrested on Friday. A federal complaint indicates she...
Feb 08, 2021
Number of new COVID-19 cases falls below 600 in Wisconsin; 2.5% of cases remain active
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has reported the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day since August, according to the state Department of Health Services. Health officials confirmed 543 ...
Feb 08, 2021
Evers appoints investor to UW regents board
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers has appointed a Milwaukee investor who has given tens of thousands of dollars to Democratic candidates to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents...
Feb 08, 2021
Man arrested for 6th offense OWI after crashing vehicle into snow bank
MADISON, Wis. — Authorities arrested a man on suspicion of a sixth-offense OWI Sunday night after he crashed into a snow bank near Elver Park. Police said the man, 39-year-old Edwin Reyes was dr...
Feb 08, 2021
State lawmakers introduce bill to bring ranked-choice voting to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Two Democratic state lawmakers are introducing legislation that would bring ranked-choice voting to Wisconsin. Rep. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Sen. Chris Larson introduced the...
Feb 08, 2021
Wisconsin catches up in vaccine distributions, now 18th highest state in total doses administered
MADISON, Wis. — After receiving criticism on the state’s slow vaccine rollout, Wisconsin is now pulling ahead in the race for vaccine distributions, according to data collected by the Cent...
Feb 08, 2021
Fireplace ashes to blame for weekend fire in Monona
MONONA, Wis. — The Monona Fire Department says ashes from a fireplace are to blame for a building fire over the weekend. Crews were called to a building near Winnequah Road and Graham Drive at a...
Feb 08, 2021
