Category Archives: Local News
‘Amazing what we can get back’: Jefferson man saves memories by restoring old photos
JEFFERSON, Wis. – As many are making new memories this Christmas, a Jefferson man is working to preserve the old ones. Over the years, memories fade, even those we manage to capture in photograp...
Dec 24, 2020
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. hopes new year brings new action on climate change
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is approaching the start of a new legislative session in the new year, and along with relief for the coronavirus legislators could tackle proposals for combatting clima...
Dec 24, 2020
Madison Social Worker surprised with new car on Christmas Eve
MADISON, Wis. – Madison-based social worker Jackie Hunt is driving in style after she was surprised with a new van Thursday morning. Hunt, who created F.O.S.T.E.R. (Families Overcoming Struggles...
Dec 24, 2020
DHS: Majority of Wisconsin counties have ‘very high’ activity levels for COVID-19 spread
MADISON, Wis. — The vast majority of counties in Wisconsin continue to have “very high” activity levels for COVID-19 spread ahead of Christmas, according to data from the state Depar...
Dec 24, 2020
1 dead following Sauk County crash
TOWN OF FRANKLIN, Wis. — The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal one-vehicle crash Tuesday night. Dispatchers received a report of a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed...
Dec 24, 2020
Milwaukee council bashes ousted police chief’s attorney
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Common Council members are blasting ousted Police Chief Alfonso Morales’ attorney for making what they consider racist remarks on a radio show. The Milwaukee Journal ...
Dec 24, 2020
Online store stops selling Rittenhouse family’s merchandise
KENOSHA, Wis. — An online store has stopped selling merchandise supporting an Illinois teen who killed two people and wounded a third during a Wisconsin protest. Prosecutors have charged 17-year...
Dec 24, 2020
Wisconsin National Guard resumes F-16 flights after crash
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison-based Wisconsin National Guard fighter squadron has resumed F-16 flights after grounding pilots in the wake of a fatal crash earlier this month. Capt. Durwood “Ha...
Dec 24, 2020
Airport traffic rising despite holiday travel warnings
MADISON, Wis. — Thursday is expected to be the busiest day for travel to holiday destinations, but analysts are expecting the vast majority of travelers will stay home for the holidays. The need...
Dec 24, 2020
How to handle your holiday waste
MADISON, Wis. — As we get new power tools, electronics, and toys this week, be careful what you do with the old ones. A local recycling company has a warning about one item in particular that co...
Dec 24, 2020
