Category Archives: Local News
DHS: Majority of Wisconsin counties experiencing ‘very high’ activity levels for COVID-19 spread
MADISON, Wis. — The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests continues to rise in Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services. As of Wednesday afternoon, the seven-day rolli...
Oct 28, 2020
Two teens apprehended in connection with July shooting near Beltline
MADISON, Wis. — Police apprehended two teens Tuesday in connection with a shooting just off the Beltline that happened the night of July 6. According to an incident report from the Madison Polic...
Oct 28, 2020
Dane County names new director for Department of Public Safety Communications
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced Wednesday the new director for the county’s Department of Public Safety Communications. Luis Bixler was a former supervisor for t...
Oct 28, 2020
Platteville Needs Poll Workers
Poll workers are still needed heading into next week's Presidential Election. According to city of Platteville officials, there is an “urgent need” for residents to serve as poll workers o...
Oct 28, 2020
UW-Madison Chancellor: Losses Will Top $300M By Next Summer
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is telling its employees that total losses from the coronavirus pandemic could reach 320 million dollars by next summer. U-W-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank sent a...
Oct 28, 2020
Sheriff’s office looks for information about dog with zip-tied legs found in NW Wisconsin
TOWNSHIP OF THORP, Wis. — The Clark County Sheriff’s Office his looking for information after a dog was found next to a bridge in northwestern Wisconsin. According to a Facebook post, the ...
Oct 28, 2020
2 Janesville elementary schools returning to in-person instruction next week
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two Janesville elementary schools will return to in-person instruction next week. According to a news release, leadership officials at Harrison and Jefferson elementary school...
Oct 28, 2020
Illinois Special Olympics Winter Games Canceled
The Special Olympics will not be coming to northwest Illinois early next year. Officials planning the organization's 2021 Winter Games recently announced they'll be canceling the event. According to a...
Oct 28, 2020
Outside Set Up For Bars and Restaurants Ending In East Dubuque
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Oct 28, 2020
Dubuque Election Official Comments On Polling Place Security
Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan has issued an advisory regarding polling place security. Dolan says polling place disruption and intimidation will not be tolerated. She states that Iowa election l...
Oct 28, 2020
