Category Archives: Local News
Legislature passes joint resolution reopening the Capitol to the public
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly passed a joint resolution reopening the Wisconsin State Capitol to the public on Monday. “The state Capitol building is ...
Jan 04, 2021
Federal judge rejects lawsuit seeking to overturn Trump loss
MADISON, Wis, (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers, voting rights groups and others seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election result...
Jan 04, 2021
Dane County Medical Examiner releases name of person found dead in Reindahl Park
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner released the name of the individual found dead in Reindahl Park on Dec. 26. The individual was identified as 30-year-old Chase W. Strunk. His bod...
Jan 04, 2021
Madison Black Officers Coalition hopes to bridge gap between police and Black community
MADISON, Wis. — A newly formed coalition in the Madison Police Department is hoping to bridge the gap between police and the Black community and help retain Black officers. According to MPD&rsqu...
Jan 04, 2021
Gov. Evers mobilizes National Guard to Kenosha ahead of charging decision for Jacob Blake shooting
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to respond to Kenosha leading up to the charging decision in the police shooting of Jacob Blake. A news release said l...
Jan 04, 2021
Dane County Farmers’ Market continues local food pickups at Alliant Energy Center through March 31
MADISON, Wis. — After a successful pilot period in December, the Dane County Farmers’ Market (DCFM) announced it will continue hosting their Wednesday local food pick ups inside of Pavilio...
Jan 04, 2021
Beloit College and Sun Prairie High School announce new full tuition scholarship for graduates
BELOIT, Wis – Beloit College, a Wisconsin-based liberal arts college, announced on Monday the launch of a new, full tuition scholarship for graduating college-bound seniors from Sun Prairie High...
Jan 04, 2021
Wisconsin’s 7-day positivity rate rises; 51 more hospitalized with COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — An upward trend has continued for the positive percentage rate of new COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services. The seven-day positivity ...
Jan 04, 2021
Authorities identify woman, man killed in apparent murder-suicide in Town of Sun Prairie
TOWN OF SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two people found dead at a home in the 4600 block of Pierceville Road last week. Police initially r...
Jan 04, 2021
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday the signing of Executive Order #102, which orders flags be flown at half-staff on Tuesday in honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Co...
Jan 04, 2021
