Category Archives: Local News

‘This is unacceptable’: Wisconsin receives nearly 15K fewer doses of COVID-19 vaccine than expected
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and state health officials are asking the federal government allocate more doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine after finding out the state will receive nearl...
Logan Rude Dec 18, 2020

Man kicked in victim’s door after following him home, asking for money, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested a man Thursday afternoon after he allegedly kicked in the door of a stranger’s apartment in the 2000 block of Packers Avenue. According to an incident repor...
Logan Rude Dec 18, 2020

Records show Foxconn, Wisconsin nearing agreement
MADISON, Wis. — Foxconn Technology Group has told Wisconsin state officials that it is willing to accept a reduction in state tax credits “in exchange for a flexible business environment i...
Associated Press Dec 18, 2020

Juvenile suspected in Wonewoc arson investigation
WONEWOC, Wis. — Police believe a juvenile is responsible for a fire at an abandoned house in Juneau County. Firefighters with the Wonewoc Fire Department responded to a house fire at 206 S. East...
Logan Rude Dec 18, 2020

Silver Alert issued for missing Illinois man
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Law enforcement officials have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 77-year-old Illinois man. Officials said Claude Rousseau likely traveled to Wisconsin on Friday morning. He ...
Logan Rude Dec 18, 2020

More than $620K awarded to nonprofits working to support veterans
MADISON, Wis. — Sixteen nonprofits have been awarded thousands of dollars in funding to provide financial assistance, job training and other services to Wisconsin veterans and their families tha...
Logan Rude Dec 18, 2020

Dane Co. safety crews respond to 3 water rescues, advise public to avoid walking on developing ice
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County safety and parks officials are urging the public to stay off of the ice because conditions are unsafe for on-ice activities. While many of the of Dane County’s ...
Logan Rude Dec 18, 2020

Multiple agencies converge on home on Madison’s west side
MADISON, Wis. — Multiple law enforcement agencies were dispatched to a home on Madison’s west side early Friday morning. The home is located near the intersection of Pilgrim and Canterbury...
Stephanie Fryer Dec 18, 2020

‘A sign our Hawk is watching over us:’ 115th Fighter Wing issues thanks for support since F-16 crash
MADISON, Wis. — The 115th Fighter Wing is thanking all of the organizations that have helped in recent weeks following the fatal crash of an F-16 jet. Earlier this week, the Wisconsin National G...
Jaymes Langrehr Dec 18, 2020

Vehicle Crashes Into Buggy, No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into and Amish buggy Thursday around 5:30pm near Platteville. Belmont Fire and EMS responded to Highway 81 in Platteville Township for a vehicle vs. A...
Mark Evenstad Dec 18, 2020