Category Archives: Local News

MPD: Burglar broke in to east side Madison home, stole cash
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police responded to a family who reportedly returned to their home on the 4500 block of Martha Lane last Thursday around 5:30 p.m to discover their front door broken and ...
Margarita Vinogradov Dec 28, 2020

Janesville man hits girlfriend while intoxicated, drives away, police say
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance Sunday at 10:47 p.m. at 6219 S. Highway 51 in Rock Township. According to a release, the reporting part ...
Maija Inveiss Dec 28, 2020

‘Frost quakes’ may be cause of mysterious noises in Muskego
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Meteorologists believe that mysterious sounds reported southeastern Wisconsin may have been caused by a rare natural phenomenon known as “frost quakes.” They happen ...
Associated Press Dec 28, 2020

SSM Physician: Set goals as a family for 2021
MADISON, Wis. — Often times, New Year’s resolutions revolve around diet and health, and are more focused around adults. But Dr. Jacob Becker with SSM Health says making goals for 2021 a fa...
Chris Reece Dec 27, 2020

Man surrenders to Green Bay police after armed standoff
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a man who exchanged gunfire with Green Bay police surrendered after a standoff with officers and discussions with crisis negotiators. Police say the incide...
Associated Press Dec 27, 2020

1 child drowns after falling through ice in Marquette County
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Wis. — One child drowned Sunday afternoon after falling through ice in Marquette County. According to a news release, officials responded to a call around 12:30 p.m. that s...
Stephen Cohn Dec 27, 2020

What to do after traveling, gathering for holidays
MADISON, Wis.– Millions of people traveled for Christmas this week, others went to gatherings with friends and family. UW Health’s Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jeff Pothof tells us what they ...
Gabriella Bachara Dec 27, 2020

95 new hospitalizations, 6 additional COVID deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Ninety-five new hospitalizations were reported on Sunday. Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 2,279* cases of COVID-19 in the state, which ...
Abby Schinderle Dec 27, 2020

Registered Nurse gets first COVID-19 vaccination at SSM Health in Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Vaccination has begun for frontline health care employees at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Janesville. Registered Nurse Claire Kuschel was the first to be vaccinated...
Adam Duxter Dec 27, 2020

Wisconsin drunken driving convictions, related offenses down
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin Legislative Bureau report shows that yearly convictions for drunken driving and other related offenses dropped by nearly 18,000 between 2004 and 2018. The study ...
Associated Press Dec 27, 2020