Category Archives: Local News
Police arrest man who allegedly ran through woman’s yard armed with a handgun following reports of shots fired
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested a man Sunday afternoon after a woman who live in the 1300 block of Packers Avenue called police to report that a man ran through her yard while armed with a handg...
Nov 09, 2020
Cigarettes stolen during smash-and-grab burglary on Madison’s south side
MADISON, Wis. — Someone used a large rock to break into a gas station on Madison’s south side, according to a release by the city’s police department. Officers responded to an ...
Nov 09, 2020
Dane County deputies injured while intervening during suicide attempt at jail
MADISON, Wis. — Deputies intervened in a suicide attempt Sunday morning by an inmate at the Dane County Jail, according to a release from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. Mental health pr...
Nov 09, 2020
Revised settlement recommended over Bucks player’s arrest
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee city attorney is recommending a revised offer to settle a lawsuit brought by Milwaukee Bucks’ guard Sterling Brown, who was taken to the ground, shocked with a Ta...
Nov 09, 2020
Nearly 90K pounds of unused, expired prescription drugs collected on Drug Take Back Day
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s Drug Take Back Day held in October was the largest in the country this year, bringing in nearly 90,000 pounds of prescription drugs. Throughout the state, 230 l...
Nov 09, 2020
Driver fled scene of two-vehicle crash in Monroe, law enforcement officials say
MONROE, Wis. — The driver of a red sedan fled the scene of a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening after allegedly swerving in front of another vehicle while trying to enter the westbound on-ramp of ...
Nov 09, 2020
Public health officials expand free flu shot clinic to general public
MADISON, Wis. — Starting Tuesday, the Alliant Energy Center’s free drive-thru flu shot clinic will be open to all Dane County residents, regardless of health insurance status. The clinic w...
Nov 09, 2020
3 weekend fatal shootings add to Milwaukee’s homicide record
MILWAUKEE — Three fatal shootings during the weekend in Milwaukee have added to the city’s homicide rate which hasn’t been this high since 1991. According to Milwaukee police, there ...
Nov 09, 2020
One person killed in Janesville fire overnight
JANESVILLE, Wis. — One person is dead after a house fire in Janesville overnight. The Janesville Fire Department says they were called to 1062 South Pearl Street in Janesville just after midnigh...
Nov 09, 2020
Bell-ringing returns later this week: Here’s why this year is extra important
MADISON, Wis.– Holiday music is back on the radio, and soon, the sound of jingle bells will also be in the air. The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign kicks off Friday, Nov. 13, a...
Nov 09, 2020
