Category Archives: Local News
Dodge County Sheriff says idea of banning Thin Blue Line flag is ‘absurd,’ ‘infuriating’
JUNEAU, Wis. — A Wisconsin sheriff says the University of Wisconsin Police Department’s decision to ban “Thin Blue Line” imagery “sends the wrong message to citizens and ...
Feb 01, 2021
Cigarette cartons stolen during burglary at west side Walgreens, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police said someone stole cigarettes after breaking into a west side Walgreens early Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to the Walgreens at 2121 S. Park. St. arou...
Feb 01, 2021
Madison police respond to ‘chaotic’ disturbance at east side hotel over weekend
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Police say several people received tickets Saturday night after a disturbance in the lobby of an east side hotel. Police say a group of about 10 people were in the lobby ...
Feb 01, 2021
Woman who gave birth while in a coma and battling COVID-19 meets newborn for first time
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 3 months after she gave birth while in a coma and battling COVID-19, a UW Health patient was finally reunited with her family, including her newborn daughter she had never...
Feb 01, 2021
Dr. Shon Barnes to be sworn in as MPD police chief
MADISON, Wis. — Dr. Shon Barnes, Madison’s new police chief, will be sworn in on Monday. Barnes will be sworn in at 10 a.m. The event will be live streamed on the city’s website. In ...
Feb 01, 2021
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Feb 01, 2021
Police identify teen suspect in Fox River Mall shooting
MADISON, Wis. — The Grand Chute Police Department has identified a suspect in the Fox River Mall shooting late Sunday night. According to a release, police said they’re looking for Dezman ...
Feb 01, 2021
$100 million student apartment proposal would push out ten businesses in downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. – A $100 million student apartment proposal for downtown Madison would force out ten businesses from the area. Core Spaces, who oversaw the construction of downtown student high ri...
Jan 31, 2021
Sun Prairie Police: Avoid S. Bird St. & Lothe St. due to ‘police activity’
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Sun Prairie police are asking the public to avoid an area near downtown Sunday night. According to an incident report, people are asked to stay away from South Bird Street an...
Jan 31, 2021
Pathing the way for recovery: City, county leaders stress the pandemic is far from over
MADISON, Wis.– There’s not a guidebook on how to survive a global pandemic, but a career in public health comes kind of close. “You learn a lot (about it) in a little bit,” Pub...
Jan 31, 2021
