Category Archives: Local News
Madison man arrested on suspicion of 4th offense OWI, drug charges
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison man was arrested Tuesday for his fourth operating while under the influence offense within a few months. Police said 36-year-old William C. Maysack was found asleep in ...
Jan 13, 2021
Police urge precaution after several recent Dodge County vehicle thefts
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. — Dodge County police urged residents to take extra precaution securing and locking their vehicle doors in a release on Wednesday after several recent thefts in the county&rsq...
Jan 13, 2021
DHS confirms UK variant of COVID-19 found in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Health authorities have confirmed that a COVID-19 variant first identified in the UK has made its way to Wisconsin. The variant, referred to as B.1.1.7, was identified on Tuesday...
Jan 13, 2021
Kwik Trip named by Glassdoor as one of best places to work in 2021
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Kwik Trip has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which is awarded to employers based on anonymous employee feedback. The La Crosse-based company ranke...
Jan 13, 2021
Firefighters rescue Madison resident from smoke-filled apartment
MADISON, Wis. — Firefighters discovered and rescued an unresponsive occupant from a smoke-filled apartment early on Wednesday morning, according to a report. Ladder Co. 8 responded to an apartme...
Jan 13, 2021
Legal challenge claims new Madison Police Civilian Oversight Board used illegal racial quotas
MADISON, Wis. — Part of Madison’s new Police Civilian Oversight Board is being challenged by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty for imposing what it calls “unconstitutiona...
Jan 13, 2021
Gov. Tony Evers calls for special legislative session to fix ‘broken’ unemployment system
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has called for a special session of the Legislature at noon on Jan. 19 to address the state’s “broken” unemployment system. Evers signed Executi...
Jan 13, 2021
Friends as playoff foes: Packers’ LaFleur faces Rams’ McVay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn’t have much of an impact on their teams’ ...
Jan 13, 2021
‘Cocktails To Go’ bill looks to help Wisconsin restaurants
MADISON, Wis. — A new bill circulating the Wisconsin Capitol could help local restaurants struggling during the pandemic. According to CBS58, “Cocktails to Go” would change current l...
Jan 13, 2021
Man arrested for shooting at own car that was stolen, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police took a man into custody Tuesday night after he shot at his own car, according to an incident report. Officers responded to a shots fired call at PLS Check Cashing ...
Jan 12, 2021
