Category Archives: Local News
‘No specific threat to anything in Madison at this point:’ MPD gives security update ahead of possible protests
MADISON, Wis. — Madison’s interim police chief says as of now, the department is not aware of any specific threats to city as the country braces for possible protests in the days leading u...
Jan 14, 2021
Jacob Blake says he was ready to surrender before being shot
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Black man who was shot in the back by a white police officer in Wisconsin, triggering several nights of violent protests, says he was prepared to surrender just before the...
Jan 14, 2021
Impeachment: What’s next? UW expert answers your questions
MADISON, Wis. — What impact will President Trump’s second impeachment have on his term, his future election plans and the future of the country? University of Wisconsin professor and...
Jan 14, 2021
Stress, shifting college plans, & math struggles define 2020 school year, according to survey of U.S. students
MADISON, Wis.– While it’s no secret that COVID has upended almost every aspect of life in 2020, perhaps no one has faced as many unique challenges and disruptions as teachers, parents, and...
Jan 14, 2021
What color terrace chair are you? Find out more about your personality
MADISON, Wis. – The First Warn Weather Team has been tracking our Alert Day forecast for Thursday/Thursday night, and it’s making us dream of better weather. One of the best spots to enjoy...
Jan 14, 2021
Alert Day: Snow impacts evening commute Thursday
MADISON, Wis. — Today is an Alert Day in southern Wisconsin. A winter storm will bring snow, possibly mixed with rain or freezing rain, to the area. The start time of the precipitation has been ...
Jan 14, 2021
Car found burning on Madison’s west side, no injuries reported
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police and fire departments are investigating after a car was found on fire on Madison’s west side early Thursday morning. Dane County Dispatch said they got the ca...
Jan 14, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse accused of flashing white power sign at Racine County bar; prosecutors attempt to modify bond agreement
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County prosecutors have requested to modify Kyle Rittenhouse’s bond after he was spotted at a Racine County bar last week. In a motion filed Wednesday, prosecutors ...
Jan 13, 2021
‘You’re not expecting to see it’: Madison native finds DC Pipe Bomb, thwarts attack on RNC
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Madison native Karlin Younger said she’s still processing the moment she discovered a pipe bomb behind her Washington D.C. apartment last Wednesday. Younger, who grew up in the...
Jan 13, 2021
Crews respond to box alarm fire in Monroe
MONROE, Wis. — Crews have responded to a house fire in Green County on Wednesday night. Officials received a call at 7:43 p.m. for a report of a structure fire at 16th Avenue and 8th Street in M...
Jan 13, 2021
