Category Archives: Local News

Investigation underway after person found dead at Devil’s Lake State Park
BARABOO, Wis. — A investigation is underway in Sauk County after a person was found dead at Devil’s Lake State Park, according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. A call about...
Stephanie Fryer Oct 14, 2020

Highway 51 to close near Janesville ahead of Trump’s visit
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers about possible road closures as President Donald Trump campaigns in Janesville. The Make America Great Again ...
Stephanie Fryer Oct 14, 2020

Wednesday is the final day to register to vote online or by mail
MADISON, Wis. — Wednesday is the final day to register to vote online or by mail before November’s upcoming Presidential Election. You can check your registration at this website...
Stephanie Fryer Oct 14, 2020

Wisconsin police shooting protest ends with chaotic arrest
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Police in Wisconsin arrested a bicyclist after a physical struggle during another night of protests over a prosecutor’s decision not to charge an officer who fatally shot...
Associated Press Oct 14, 2020

Wisconsin judge blocks governor’s order limiting capacity
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge has temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers’ administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor p...
Associated Press Oct 14, 2020

‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’ to be named Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. — The “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin” will be named later today. Four finalists remain in the WMC’s annual contest highlighting the best and most unique items m...
Jaymes Langrehr Oct 14, 2020

Common mistakes that could invalidate your absentee ballot
MADISON, Wis. — A historic number of absentee ballots are expected this election season – and if you’re voting absentee, there are a few mistakes that could invalidate your ballot. M...
Leah Linscheid Oct 14, 2020

MPD investigating armed robbery at Chili’s near East Towne Mall
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are looking for a man they say robbed a restaurant near East Towne Mall overnight. Officers were called to the Chili’s at 4344 East Towne Blvd. just after 11...
Jaymes Langrehr Oct 14, 2020

Wisconsin hospital CEOs meet for discussion on capacity, stress on health care system
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin hospital CEOs met for a virtual, roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the availability of beds and stress on the health care system. Damond Boatwright, regional pres...
Site staff Oct 13, 2020

Gov. Evers announces $50 million in funding for child care, education
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and the state Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson have announced $50 million in funding toward an additional round of Child Care Co...
Brandon Arbuckle Oct 13, 2020