Category Archives: Local News
Assisted living facilities in Wisconsin can start getting vaccine immediately
MADISON, Wis. — Pharmacies can start providing vaccines to assisted living facilities in Wisconsin immediately rather than waiting until January 25, Governor Tony Evers announced Friday. The pha...
Jan 15, 2021
‘Miracle baby’ celebrates anniversary of life-saving liver transplant
MADISON, Wis. — A newborn in Madison is being considered a miracle baby. Lucas Hougam was diagnosed with congenital CMV, a virus that attacks the liver, shortly after he was born in August 2019....
Jan 15, 2021
DHS, Wisconsin National Guard partner to launch mobile vaccination teams
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will launch a mobile vaccination program on Tuesday to expedite the vaccination process throug...
Jan 15, 2021
Motorcyclist arrested for 8th offense OWI following brief vehicle chase in Juneau County
HUSTLER, Wis. — Police arrested a man Wednesday for an eighth-offense OWI charge following a brief vehicle chase in Juneau County. Just before 4:15 p.m., a Juneau County Sheriff’s Office d...
Jan 15, 2021
Man arrives at hospital with gunshot wound, police launch shooting investigation
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating a shooting after a man showed up at a local hospital Thursday night with a gunshot wound to the thigh. According to an incident report, the man&r...
Jan 15, 2021
DWD begins distributing $300 in additional unemployment payments
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has started distributing an additional $300 in federal unemployment benefits to eligible residents. The additional Federal Pande...
Jan 15, 2021
MMSD not participating in winter sports, will continue virtually
MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Metropolitan School District announced Friday morning that they will not be participating in winter sports this season. In a release by MMSD, school officials said th...
Jan 15, 2021
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
FLORIDA — Actor Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech on the TV show “Saved by the Bell,” has been diagnosed cancer. The actor’s representatives confirmed the diag...
Jan 15, 2021
Learning in Lockdown: How to motivate your students for another semester of online school
MADISON, Wis.– When local schools first shifted to online learning in 2020, many students, parents, and teachers were caught off-guard. They didn’t know what to expect or how long it would...
Jan 15, 2021
Freezing drizzle possible today, light snow returns tonight -Haddie
A strong storm moving across eastern Iowa today will continue to impact southern Wisconsin. The heaviest snow and strong winds are on the west side of this system, creating blizzard conditions in sout...
Jan 15, 2021
