Category Archives: Local News
Rock Co. moves back to Phase One of COVID-19 reopening plan
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County health officials announced Monday that the county is returning to Phase One of its reopening plan due to a high level of community spread of the coronavirus. Since...
Nov 16, 2020
Congressman Mark Pocan quarantines after exposure to COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — Congressman Mark Pocan has been in quarantine since Tuesday after finding out his mother had tested positive for COVID-19, a release said. According to the release, Pocan took hi...
Nov 16, 2020
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients in short supply
MILWAUKEE — Officials say there is a critical need for blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients in Wisconsin. Convalescent plasma has been shown to be effective in treating the most seri...
Nov 16, 2020
Two people have died in Milwaukee County interstate crash
MILWAUKEE — Officials say two people have died in an interstate crash in Milwaukee County. The multi-vehicle crash closed northbound lanes of Interstate 43 beginning at 2 a.m. Monday and backed ...
Nov 16, 2020
Despite the Coronavirus, Madison golf courses say they’ve seen growth in 2020
MADISON, Wis. – Despite beginning the year with a Coronavirus shutdown, public golf courses in Madison say they’re adjusting well. “Well, it was a different start to our year for sur...
Nov 15, 2020
Urban Triage opens community space on Park Street
MADISON, Wis.– After years of building the foundation of Urban Triage from home, the team opened a community space in Madison, where everyone will have a seat at their table. “We want Blac...
Nov 15, 2020
Packers OT David Bakhtiari agrees to contract extension
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari has agreed to a contract extension that will keep the Pro Bowl left tackle off the free-agent market in the offseason. ...
Nov 15, 2020
Packers struggle to put away Jags, get by for 24-20 win
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score as the Green Bay Packers rallied for a 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rodgers put the Packers ah...
Nov 15, 2020
‘Wisconsinites look out for eachother’: Faith leaders gather virtually to advocate for pandemic safety
WISCONSIN — As COVID-19 cases rise in Wisconsin, clergy and leaders from a variety of religions plan to hold a virtual press conference at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15 to advocate for adherence to health ...
Nov 15, 2020
155 new hospitalizations, 11 more COVID deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin reported more than 5,500 new coronavirus cases Sunday. Combined data from state and county health dashboards showed an additional 5,508* cases of COVID-19 in the state,...
Nov 15, 2020
