Category Archives: Local News
Here’s how Wisconsin’s representatives voted in the second impeachment of President Trump
WASHINGTON — Ten Republicans joined every Democrat in the House of Representatives in voting to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time. Here is how representatives from Wisconsin voted...
Jan 13, 2021
‘A horrible precedent for future administrations:’ Rep. Bryan Steil votes against second Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin’s representatives in the House voted along party lines in the second impeachment of President Donald Trump. While 10 Republicans voted in favor of impeaching the pre...
Jan 13, 2021
500 Wisconsin National Guard troops mobilizing to DC ahead of inauguration
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has announced roughly 500 Wisconsin National Guard troops will mobilize to the nation’s capital ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration...
Jan 13, 2021
More than 175K vaccine doses administered in Wisconsin; 7-day positivity rate continues to drop
MADISON, Wis. — Over 175,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Wisconsinites as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the state Department of Health Services. Health of...
Jan 13, 2021
Three juveniles, 17-year-old arrested on Madison’s north side
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested a 17-year-old and apprehended three juveniles Tuesday after a homeowner in the 100 block of Meadow Ridge Lane found them in his garage rummaging through his vehic...
Jan 13, 2021
Impeachment divides Wisconsin delegation along party lines
MADISON, Wis. — No Republicans in Wisconsin’s congressional delegation supported impeaching President Donald Trump, based on their public comments ahead of the fast-moving House vote. The ...
Jan 13, 2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court focuses on redistricting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is considering how lawsuits challenging the once-a-decade task of drawing political boundary lines will be handled this year. Conservatives, with...
Jan 13, 2021
DHS and Gov. Evers announce additional $86 million in funding for COVID-19 related expenses
MADISON, Wis. — The Department of Health Services and Gov. Evers announced on Wednesday an additional $86 million in funding for local and tribal health departments to support vaccination effort...
Jan 13, 2021
‘We need to make sure he can never run for office again:’ Rep. Mark Pocan to vote to impeach Trump
WASHINGTON — Congressman Mark Pocan of Madison says impeaching President Donald Trump after last week’s attack on the Capitol is the “right thing to do.” The House of Represent...
Jan 13, 2021
Can people bring guns to the Capitol for an armed protest? MPD, Capitol police state the rules around this
MADISON, Wis.– As police agencies prepare for potential armed protests in the coming days, they shared what the laws are when it comes to bringing guns to the State Capitol. According to Capitol...
Jan 13, 2021
