Category Archives: Local News
Police investigating homicide in Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. — Police are investigating a shooting that left one dead and one injured near Park and Grand Avenues on Saturday morning. A 26-year-old female was shot and died of her injuries afte...
Oct 03, 2020
Feds seek help in identifying Kenosha arson suspects
MILWAUKEE — Federal authorities are offering rewards up to $5,000 to people who can help identify suspects who set businesses and vehicles on fire last month in Kenosha after a police shooting l...
Oct 02, 2020
Brewers’ season-long hitting woes lead to early playoff exit
MILWAUKEE — The hitting struggles that hampered the Milwaukee Brewers throughout the pandemic-shortened regular season proved fatal in the postseason. The injury-riddled Brewers totaled two runs...
Oct 02, 2020
Dodgeville School District switching to online instruction
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — The Dodgeville School District will pivot to virtual learning for the next two weeks due to coronavirus concerns. The change will begin immediately and affects all grades...
Oct 02, 2020
Darlington High School moves to virtual learning for 2 weeks following another positive COVID-19 case
DARLINGTON, Wis. — Another positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Darlington High School on Friday. A post from the district’s Facebook page said school officials have spoken with...
Oct 02, 2020
Madison man accused of making threats against business owners released from jail
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison man facing extortion-related charges was ordered released from jail by a federal judge Thursday. A criminal complaint alleges that Devonere Johnson attempted to obtain ...
Oct 02, 2020
Wisconsin activists call on lawmakers to take action on racial inequalities, police brutality
MADISON, Wis. — Activists from throughout Wisconsin called on politicians to make changes Friday afternoon when it comes to racial inequalities and police brutality. Speakers had a message of un...
Oct 02, 2020
Sun Prairie schools to continue virtual learning for grades 3-12 through January
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Sun Prairie Area School District will continue with virtual learning for grades three through 12 until at least January. The district held a meeting Monday and presented ...
Oct 02, 2020
PHMDC: UW students, staff account for far smaller percent of cases this week compared to last
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison students and staff made up a far less significant amount of Dane County’s new coronavirus cases last week compared to the week before. Accor...
Oct 02, 2020
Wisconsin absentee ballot case shifts to state Supreme Court
MADISON, Wis. — A federal appeals court has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to essentially determine whether the Republican-controlled Legislature has standing to challenge a court ruling that...
Oct 02, 2020
