Category Archives: Local News
‘Our optimism has been battered’: Gov. Evers advises Wisconsinites to stay home as COVID-19 continues to surge
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers is “advising” Wisconsinites to stay home as coronavirus cases continue to surge statewide, making it one of the nation’s coronavirus hotbeds. Ex...
Nov 10, 2020
Community leaders dedicate new playground at Sun Prairie Boys & Girls Club
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — City and community leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning to dedicate a new playground at the McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Club. The playground is...
Nov 10, 2020
Republicans searching for problems with Wisconsin election
MADISON, Wis. — Republicans are grasping for ways to reverse Joe Biden’s win in Wisconsin over President Donald Trump, despite there being no evidence of widespread fraud or voting irregul...
Nov 10, 2020
Downed power lines lead to closures on US 14 in Rock County
A portion of Highway 14 has been closed Tuesday afternoon due to downed power lines, according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. The state Department of Transportation said the incident happe...
Nov 10, 2020
Bed capacity remains tight at all local hospitals
MADISON, Wis.– More than 2,000 people are in the hospital seeking treatment for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. 156 of those patients are in Dane County. Chief Quality Officer at UW Health Dr. Jeff Potho...
Nov 10, 2020
Celebrating the holidays during the pandemic
It’s no secret the holidays will be a lot different this year, and that’s causing people to cancel their traditions or rethink their plans. UW Health Distinguished Psychologist Shilagh Mir...
Nov 10, 2020
Sun Prairie fire crews respond to, successfully stop gas leak
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Emergency crews responded to and successfully stopped a gas leak in the 1700 block of Sunfield Street Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release from Sun Prairie Fire &am...
Nov 10, 2020
United Way offering free, take-home kits for COVID-19 testing
MADISON, Wis. — United Way of Dane County is now offering free, take-home coronavirus test kits. The kits are available for pickup at 2059 Atwood Avenue on Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. and Wednes...
Nov 10, 2020
Gov. Evers to call on Wisconsinites to work together, unite in statewide address on COVID-19 pandemic
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers will call for unity in the state’s fight against COVID-19 during his primetime address Tuesday night. The governor’s office has released excerpts ahea...
Nov 10, 2020
Despite pandemic, Santa Claus is still coming to town
MADISON, Wis. — Visits with Santa Clause will look at little different at West Towne Mall in Madison this year. Santa is planning to meet with kids in-person, but families will need to reserve a...
Nov 10, 2020
