Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin tops half a million COVID-19 cases
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin has officially surpassed 500,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. State and county health officials recorded 3,507* new cases of the virus Friday, which is noticeably highe...
Jan 08, 2021
Discrimination based on hairstyle now banned in Dane County
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Thursday night that bans discrimination based on hairstyle. Rep. Shelia Stubbs, 23rd District, who is the fir...
Jan 08, 2021
‘Enough already!’ Rep. Bryan Steil speaks out against Dem plans to impeach Trump again
JANESVILLE, Wis. — As House Democrats get ready to introduce new Articles of Impeachment against President Trump, Republican Congressman Bryan Steil is saying he opposes the effort. “Nancy...
Jan 08, 2021
Six Packers named to NFL All-Pro team
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Six members of the Green Bay Packers are capping off a successful regular season by being recognized as some of the best players in the league. The NFL annnounced quarterback A...
Jan 08, 2021
Pilot killed in F-16 crash to be honored with hero’s welcome
MADISON, Wis. — The pilot killed in a fatal F-16 crash last month will be honored with a hero’s welcome at the 115th Fighter Wing when his remains are returned to Wisconsin on Saturday. Ma...
Jan 08, 2021
Janesville woman arrested on child neglect, drug charges
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Deputies with the Rock County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit arrested a woman on multiple drug charges after executing a search warrant at a home in the 42...
Jan 08, 2021
Packers fan goes viral after shotgunning beer to celebrate end of chemo treatment
MADISON, Wis. — A Packers fan is celebrating his last course of cancer treatment in a very Wisconsin way. 22-year-old Tyler Blomdahl has been fighting Stage 2 Hogkins Lymphoma. He recently finis...
Jan 08, 2021
Vaccinations for unaffiliated health care workers now underway at Mercyhealth
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Vaccinations for unaffiliated front line health care workers in Rock County are now underway at Mercyhealth. The Janesville-based health care provider began reviewing requests...
Jan 08, 2021
Madison teachers union responds to decision to start semester virtually
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison teachers union says they support the decision by the Madison Metropolitan School District to begin the third quarter of the school year virtually. Superintendent Dr. Ca...
Jan 08, 2021
Classic Convertible Stolen Near Belmont
Authorities in Lafayette County are seeking tips on the theft of a classic convertible near Belmont. Lafayette County Crime Stoppers is sharing information about a burglary that occurred between Octob...
Jan 08, 2021
