Category Archives: Local News
Weekly coronavirus update with Dr. Pothof
We’re learning today the new Brazilian strain of the COVID-19 virus has been spotted in Minnesota. So what does that mean? UW Health Chief Quality Officer Jeff Pothof is back with us this aftern...
Jan 26, 2021
MG&E warns of scam calls demanding payment
MADISON, Wis. — One of Madison’s utility companies says scammers are trying to take advantage of the fresh snow and cold temperatures. Madison Gas and Electric says they’ve received ...
Jan 26, 2021
Madison street crews to work into Wednesday clearing snow
MADISON, Wis. — City officials say plowing the snow from the most recent storm will take crews more than a day to finish. A snow emergency is in effect for the City of Madison and will be in eff...
Jan 26, 2021
Republican state lawmakers vote to overturn statewide mask mandate
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s State Senate is voting to overturn Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, sending the resolution to the State Assembly. A total of 18 state senators vot...
Jan 26, 2021
Area school districts forced to make decisions: traditional snow day or virtual learning
MADISON, Wis.– The pandemic gave schools a tool to use on a snowy day like today, but school districts were still left with a challenging decision: call off class altogether or make kids log in ...
Jan 26, 2021
Driver found dead following crash on I-39 near Arlington
DEKORRA, Wis. — One person was found dead Tuesday morning following a crash on Interstate-39 in Columbia County. The state Department of Transportation said the crash happened on I-39 southbound...
Jan 26, 2021
Former Wisconsin pharmacist to plead guilty in spoiled COVID-10 vaccine case
GRAFTON, Wis. — A Wisconsin pharmacist, accused of intentionally spoiling COVID-19 vaccine vials, intends to plead guilty to charges filed Tuesday in federal court. Steven R. Brandenburg, 46, of...
Jan 26, 2021
Man fires shots at parked vehicle in Monona, police say
MONONA, Wis. — Monona police are investigating after a man shot at a vehicle multiple times Monday night, officials said. Police responded to shots fired calls on the 300 block of West Broadway ...
Jan 26, 2021
Over 69K in Wisconsin complete COVID-19 vaccination series; 7-day positivity rate drops to 20.1%
MADISON, Wis. — Over 69,000 people in Wisconsin have completed the COVID-19 vaccination series, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of Tuesday afternoon, 846,300 doses of th...
Jan 26, 2021
Former Wisconsin officer cleared in 3 shootings now a deputy
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A police officer in a Milwaukee suburb who resigned after being involved in his third fatal shooting in five years has been hired as a sheriff’s deputy. Waukesha County Sh...
Jan 26, 2021
