Category Archives: Local News
State senator calls for Scott Fitzgerald to resign, citing frustration with lack of Covid-19 legislation
MADISON, Wis. — State senator Tim Carpenter released a statement on Wednesday calling for Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald to resign, citing frustration with the state senate’s lack of Cov...
Oct 07, 2020
Packers announce Lambeau Field has transitioned to entirely cashless payments
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers and their hospitality partner Delaware North announced on Wednesday that Lambeau Field has transitioned to entirely cashless payment systems throughout the stadium....
Oct 07, 2020
Dane County announces launch of Climate Champion Program in honor of Thursday’s National Energy Efficiency Day
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County is launching its new Climate Champion Program on Thursday in honor of National Energy Efficiency Day, County Executive Joe Parisi announced. The program will recogniz...
Oct 07, 2020
Officials warn drivers of deer darting across roadways
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, State Patrol and partner law enforcement agencies remind motorists to be cautious of deer. According to a news release, deer and vehic...
Oct 07, 2020
PHMDC officials say new statewide order will not affect coronavirus restrictions in Dane Co.
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County health officials said Wednesday that Gov. Tony Evers’ new emergency order that limits indoor gatherings to 25% of a building’s capacity will not change ho...
Oct 07, 2020
Wisconsin Bank & Trust to donate $20,000 to Toki Middle School
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Bank & Trust announced Wednesday it is donating $20,000 to Toki Middle School. The release said the funds are intended for the school to buy tools and materials. &l...
Oct 07, 2020
Jacob Blake is out of the hospital, but how long he’ll be in rehab remains a question
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob Blake has left a Milwaukee hospital, but he’s still working to recover after repeatedly being shot by Kenosha, Wisconsin, police, his attorney said Wednesday. Th...
Oct 07, 2020
New methods are needed for fighting Covid-19, UW Health officials say
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health officials are warning that new treatments must be developed in order to fight the pandemic. Although current respiratory treatments have been effective in treating pati...
Oct 07, 2020
Sun Prairie man sentenced to five months in prison
MADISON, Wis. — Rojae A. Crosse, 23, of Sun Prairie was sentenced to five months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon, a release said. Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson consid...
Oct 07, 2020
UWPD: UW-Madison student arrested after hitting, strangling another student
MADISON, Wis. — A University of Wisconsin-Madison student was arrested Tuesday after a violent altercation at a residence hall. According to UW-Madison police, Roberto C. Antunez Perez, 18, and ...
Oct 07, 2020
