Category Archives: Local News
UW Health opens indoor COVID-19 testing site on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health is opening a new indoor drive-thru testing facility Wednesday on Madison’s east side. The new site is located at 3819 John Wall Drive and replaces the outside sit...
Dec 02, 2020
Dane County taking part in The Salvation Army’s national bell-ringing challenge
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Dane County is taking part in The Salvation Army’s national bell-ringing challenge. The Salvation Army’s National Commander issued a bell-ringing challenge to off...
Dec 02, 2020
US hits nearly 2,600 Covid-19 deaths in one day — the highest since April
The US recorded its second-highest one-day tally of Covid-19 deaths Tuesday, and experts say rising coronavirus hospitalizations could portend higher daily counts in the coming weeks. There were 2,597...
Dec 02, 2020
2 killed, 1 injured in Kenosha County highway crash
KENOSHA, Wis. — Two people were killed and a third person injured following a two-car crash in Kenosha County Tuesday afternoon. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department said the accident h...
Dec 02, 2020
Evers to deliver 2021 State of the State virtually
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that he will deliver his upcoming State of the State address and biennial budget message virtually. The address will be delivered at 7 p.m. on...
Dec 02, 2020
Driver seriously injured in single car crash, Madison police say
MADISON, Wis. — A driver was seriously injured during a Wednesday morning crash on Madison’s near east side. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 1000 block of Williamson St. around 1:30...
Dec 02, 2020
Police find shell casings after shots reported on Madison’s north side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police found six shell casings early Wednesday morning while investigating reports of shots fired on the city’s northside. Officers were dispatched to the 1700 bloc...
Dec 02, 2020
How to stay safe when holiday shopping
MADISON, Wis. — With the pandemic, many local in-person events, such as popup holiday markets or craft fairs, have moved online. Scammers are creating phony copycat events that charge for admiss...
Dec 02, 2020
PHMDC ‘pleasantly surprised’ by lack of long lines for testing
Today is the first day the community testing center at the Alliant Energy Center has been open since the Thanksgiving holiday, and organizers say it was a slower-than-expected day. COPYRIGHT 2020 BY C...
Dec 01, 2020
Raising Cane’s to open restaurant in downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Chicken finger fans rejoice: Raising Cane’s is coming to Madison. According to a job posting on the company’s website, the restaurant will set up shop near State and ...
Dec 01, 2020
