Category Archives: Local News
Businesses struggle to stay afloat during pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis drags on, restaurant owners are worried about the survival of their businesses. Many are trying to get as creative as possible to extend outdoor dining and create other measures...
Nov 25, 2020
DHS launches multimedia campaign to recruit health care workers citing shortage in statewide workforce
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is launching a new multimedia campaign to recruit Wisconsinites into the health care field as the coronavirus continues to overwhelm h...
Nov 25, 2020
MPD: Elderly woman’s car, purse stolen while making food donation
MADISON, Wis. — An elderly woman’s car and purse were stolen while she was donating to a Madison food pantry Wednesday morning, officials said. The theft happened on the 1400 block of Prai...
Nov 25, 2020
Court: Ex-cop can try to rescind plea in suitcase death
MADISON, Wis. — A former suburban Milwaukee police officer who pleaded guilty in the killings of a woman in Minnesota and another in Wisconsin can keep trying to rescind his guilty plea in Wisco...
Nov 25, 2020
More than 5K new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin; 7-day positivity rate sees slight decrease
MADISON, Wis. — With Thanksgiving one day away, Wisconsin has reported thousands of more COVID-19 cases throughout the state. Health officials confirmed 5,025* new cases of the virus, a noticeab...
Nov 25, 2020
Could lawmakers ‘mess’ with Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes? Possibly.
By Anya van Wagtendonk Wisconsin Watch This article is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan reporting project covering local election integrity and voting access. When Wisconsin voters took t...
Nov 25, 2020
Police arrest 15-year-old boy following Madison stabbing, police say
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a 15-year-old boy for second degree reckless engagement following a stabbing on Tuesday afternoon, according to an incident report. Police arrived at an a...
Nov 25, 2020
Columbus man charged with felony theft of state withholding taxes
PORTAGE, Wis. — A Columbus contractor has been charged with felony theft of Wisconsin withholding taxes. Wisconsin’s DOR requires employers to deduct Wisconsin income taxes from employees&...
Nov 25, 2020
Beloit announces new Powerhouse Riverwalk open for public use
BELOIT, Wis. — The City of Beloit announced that the Beloit Powerhouse Riverwalk is open for public use on Wednesday, according to a release. The release said that the project is nearly complete...
Nov 25, 2020
Edgewood College announces new Vice President for Academic Affairs
MADISON, Wis. — Edgewood College announced on Wednesday that Angela Salas, Ph.D., has been appointed as Vice President for Academic Affairs/Academic Dean. “I am honored to be joining an in...
Nov 25, 2020
