Category Archives: Local News
7-day positivity rate declines, over 150K COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin has dropped Monday, according to new data from the state Department of Health Services. The seven-day average positivit...
Jan 11, 2021
Police, firefighters will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, DHS says
MADISON, Wis. — Police and firefighters will soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Monday that those first responders will be able to g...
Jan 11, 2021
FBI warns of plans for nationwide armed protests next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The warning comes just d...
Jan 11, 2021
Gov. Evers orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of officer killed in riot at US Capitol
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the Capitol Police officers who was died from injuries he suffered during the insurrection. “The Govern...
Jan 11, 2021
Dane County issues new public health order, increases outdoor gathering limits
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County leaders have issued another public health order limiting indoor and outdoor gatherings. Emergency Health Order #12 goes into effect Wednesday and basically mirrors th...
Jan 11, 2021
The Overture Center, Little John’s Kitchen and BID partner for community meal on MLK Day
MADISON, Wis. – The Overture Center for the Arts and Little John’s Kitchens announced on Monday that they are partnering with Madison’s Central Businesses Improvement District (BID) ...
Jan 11, 2021
16-year-old severely injures 52-year-old pedestrian in Berlin vehicle crash
BERLIN, Wis. — After responding to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Broadway St. around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Berlin police reported that a 16-year-old struck a 52-year-old pedestrian, sev...
Jan 11, 2021
Crews board up windows at Wisconsin State Capitol as ‘proactive precautionary measure’
MADISON, Wis. — Windows at the Wisconsin State Capitol are being boarded up Monday as a precaution after continued threats against capitol buildings across the country. Crews were seen putting b...
Jan 11, 2021
Madison Public Library, Forward Madison and The Flock surprise local 12-year-old author
MADISON, WI – The Madison Public Library recently added a new book to its shelves written by local 12-year-old soccer fan Tikeh Tazeh. A handful of employees decided to take things a step furthe...
Jan 11, 2021
UW Hospital performs record organ transplants, despite COVID
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin Hospital performed a record 548 organ transplants last year, even though the COVID-19 pandemic forced a temporary closure of part of its transpla...
Jan 11, 2021
