Category Archives: Local News
Man’s shoulder dislocated during south side robbery, police say
MADISON, Wis. — A man suffered a dislocated shoulder Sunday night during a sale-turned-robbery in the 700 block of Engelhart Drive. Officials with the Madison Police Department said the victim h...
Jan 04, 2021
Man dies from injuries after New Year’s Day crash
MADISON, Wis. — A man who suffered life-threatening injuries during a New Year’s Day crash died over the weekend. The man was driving a pickup truck south on Whitney Way near Mineral Point...
Jan 04, 2021
Madison police investigating after man shot on New Year’s Day
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they’re investigating a shooting on New Year’s Day morning that sent one man to the hospital. The department says officers were called to a local h...
Jan 04, 2021
Evers calls on Legislature to pass COVID-19 bill first
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to pass his proposed COVID-19 relief bill before any other in the session that begins Monday. Evers ...
Jan 04, 2021
‘We can’t fail. Families are counting on us’: How to help the Salvation Army respond to a record need
MADISON, Wis.– There are many reasons to be hopeful in 2021: our healthcare heroes are getting vaccinated, more relief checks are on the way, and we’re adjusting to this ‘new normal....
Jan 04, 2021
Kenosha police, sheriff’s office facing two $10 million damage claims related to Rittenhouse shootings
KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, Kenosha Police Department and other local leaders are facing two $10 million damage claims related to the Kyle Rittenhouse shootings on...
Jan 04, 2021
With local shelters at capacity, the Salvation Army asks for community support heading into coldest months of the year
MADISON, Wis.– 2021 is expected to be another challenging year for many people. But for those without a place to sleep or food to eat, challenging doesn’t even begin to describe the antici...
Jan 04, 2021
Britain gives out first shots of Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
LONDON (AP) — Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxfor...
Jan 04, 2021
Gun violence, vaccines and the transfer of power-The biggest stories we’re following in 2021
MADISON, Wis. – After a tumultuous, news-filled 2020, a number of major topics are ongoing. In 2021, here’s some of the stories we’ll be following the closest. TRANSITION OF POWER:&n...
Jan 03, 2021
Man dies after being pinned between cars while changing tire; 27-year-old woman arrested, Beloit police say
CITY OF BELOIT, Wis. — A man died Sunday night after being pinned between two vehicles while changing a tire. According to a news release, a man was changing a flat tire between his vehicle and ...
Jan 03, 2021
