Category Archives: Local News
Woman arrested after traffic complaint about vehicle traveling over roadway
SPRING GROVE, Wis. — Green County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Thursday at 3:11 p.m. to the W900 block of Wisconsin State Trunk Highway System 11 in town of Spring Grove after a tra...
Oct 23, 2020
‘This virus knows no boundaries’: Dane Co. surpasses 100 COVID-19 hospitalizations
MADISON, Wis. — More than 100 people in Dane County are now hospitalized for COVID-19. According to Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, there are currently 101 people hospitalized due to the coron...
Oct 23, 2020
City of Madison to lower speed limit on Prairie Road
MADISON, Wis. — Starting Monday, the city of Madison will lower the posted speed limit on Prairie Road from Raymond Road to Maple Grove Road. This is the third stage in the city-wide Vision Zero...
Oct 23, 2020
MMSD superintendent explains why they’re asking for a referendum during a pandemic
MADISON, Wis. — Asking taxpayers to invest more than $300 million to remodel schools is a tough sell, especially when buildings are empty and students are learning from home. Madison voters are ...
Oct 23, 2020
Local leaders warn against large gatherings for first Badgers game of the year
MADISON, Wis. — Friday marks the first Badgers football game day of the year, and local leaders are asking people to be mindful about any large gatherings they may be having on game night. There...
Oct 23, 2020
Several shell casings found after man shoots at speeding car, Fitchburg police say
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Fitchburg police are investigating a shooting Thursday afternoon. According to a news release, police responded to the 2300 block of Post Road for reports of shots fired shortl...
Oct 22, 2020
Athletic directors consider new study, COVID-19 numbers in planning future of high school sports
MADISON, Wis. – As the pandemic keeps high school athletic directors on their toes planning how best to tackle a return to sports, a new University of Wisconsin – Madison study suggests th...
Oct 22, 2020
Coronavirus cases jump among Wisconsin’s American Indians
MILWAUKEE — Coronavirus cases among American Indians in Wisconsin have tripled since Sept. 1 as the state continues to grapple with the pandemic. Data showed 59 new cases and one additional deat...
Oct 22, 2020
Man charged in 2014 hit-and-run that killed 2 in Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man has been charged in a 2014 hit-and-run crash that killed two men in western Wisconsin. Andrew M. Endres, 32, of Randolph, was charged Wednesday in Polk County Circu...
Oct 22, 2020
Badgers safety Eric Burrell honors Father Mike with special cleats
MADISON, Wis. — Ahead of Wisconsin Football’s season-opening matchup with Illinois on Friday night, Badgers safety Eric Burrell honored one of the program’s most well-known figures. ...
Oct 22, 2020
