Category Archives: Local News
Dane County small business grant program receives $4M in additional funding
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County and Dane Buy Local are partnering for a new round of aid for local businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to $4 million in funding for the county&...
Jan 05, 2021
‘I hope for peace and justice:’ Gov. Evers reacts after no charges filed in police shooting of Jacob Blake
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday afternoon that the decision to not file charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake is evidence that promises of justice, equity and peace for B...
Jan 05, 2021
Man who was denied entry into Madison business points handgun at owners, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating after a man allegedly threatened property owners and pointed a handgun at them Tuesday morning. Officials said the incident happened on the 900 b...
Jan 05, 2021
UW System President Tommy Thompson, Charlie Berens team up to encourage Wisconsinites to get tested for COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Charlie Berens of the Manitowoc Minute are teaming up to encourage Wisconsinites to get tested for COVID-19. In the la...
Jan 05, 2021
17-year-old killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 73
CALAMUS, Wis. — A 17-year-old died Tuesday from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 73 earlier in the day. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, the 17-year-old w...
Jan 05, 2021
‘Further destroys trust in our justice system’: Jacob Blake’s attorney expresses disappointment in charging decision
KENOSHA, Wis. — The attorney for Jacob Blake has responded to Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Gravely’s decision not to charge the officers involved in the shooting that left Blak...
Jan 05, 2021
First UW-Madison employees, students receive COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison administered its first round of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible employees and students on Tuesday. The vaccine was given to employees and ...
Jan 05, 2021
Kenosha Co. DA says no criminal wrongdoing in police shooting of Jacob Blake
KENOSHA, Wis. — Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday that the officer who shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times in August will not face criminal charges. Accord...
Jan 05, 2021
‘I’m sure your heart is filled with a lot of hate’: Madison resident uses transphobic stickers found at Tenney Park as educational opportunity
MADISON, Wis. — The City of Madison Parks Department expressed its frustration and disappointment with recent hate speech stickers found at Tenney Park. The City was made aware of the stickers a...
Jan 05, 2021
Kenosha Co. DA expected to announce charging decision in Jacob Blake shooting
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha County District Attorney is expected to announce this afternoon whether the officer who shot Jacob Blake will face charges. According to the Wisconsin Department of J...
Jan 05, 2021
