Category Archives: Local News

Area church holds drive-thru Thanksgiving meal
MADISON, Wis. — A local church that has been serving a Thanksgiving meal for more than 25 years is finding another way to make sure that people who need a meal are able to get one. On Thursday, ...
Site staff Nov 26, 2020

More than 350 Thanksgiving meals delivered to elderly, homebound in Madison
MADISON, Wis.–Volunteers led by the Door Creek Church and NewBridge in Madison delivered about 367 meals cooked by LJ’s Sports Tavern and Grill to individuals around the community on Thank...
Naomi Kowles Nov 26, 2020

Hawk’s offers meals, essential items to those in need on Thanksgiving
MADISON, Wis. — A downtown Madison bar offered meals and other essential items on Thanksgiving to those experiencing homelessness. The giveaway at Hawk’s Bar and Grill was organized by Urb...
Stephen Cohn Nov 26, 2020

Seven-day positivity rate holds steady as health officials confirm 58 more coronavirus deaths
MADISON, Wis. — State and county health officials confirmed 4,520* cases of the coronavirus on Thanksgiving as the state’s seven-day positivity rate remained largely unchanged. Since the s...
Logan Rude Nov 26, 2020

Police search for vehicles involved in Beltline shots fired incident
MONONA, Wis. — Police are asking for information about two vehicles believed to be involved in a Wednesday night shots fired incident on the Beltline. According to the Monona Police Department, ...
Logan Rude Nov 26, 2020

Milwaukee police: Teenager shot and killed
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police have reported that a teenager was shot and killed. The 17-year-old received life-saving efforts at the scene of the shooting, but died. Police are investigating the ...
Associated Press Nov 26, 2020

Michael Jordan donates $2 million from hit documentary to feed America’s hungry
“The Last Dance” was filled with hot dishes about Michael Jordan’s time with the six-time champion Chicago Bulls. Now, some proceeds from the Emmy-winning documentary will go toward ...
CNN Nov 26, 2020

Police recover 3 shell casings following reports of shots fired on Madison’s north side
MADISON, Wis. — Police recovered three 9mm shell casings in the 50 block of Northridge Terrace on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the area around 10:41 p.m. for multiple reports of shots ...
Logan Rude Nov 26, 2020

Lake Geneva police arrest man accused of stabbing woman in neck at Walmart
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — A man was arrested in connection with a stabbing at a Walworth County Walmart, according to a news release. Officers were sent to the Walmart on 201 N. Edwards Blvd. in Lake ...
Brandon Arbuckle Nov 25, 2020

Warren Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman from Warren was injured during a rollover crash Wednesday morning outside of Scales Mound. According to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office, 52-year-old Robin Fauser had to be taken to Midw...
Mark Evenstad Nov 25, 2020