Category Archives: Local News
Forest Edge Elementary School employee tests positive; school says person had no close contacts at school
OREGON, Wis. — An employee at an Oregon elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to families. The email said the person works at Forest Edge Elementary Scho...
Oct 02, 2020
2 Mauston police officers placed on administrative leave were involved in bar fight while off-duty
MAUSTON, Wis. — Two Mauston police officers were involved in a bar fight over the summer while off-duty, according to a news release Friday. The department said nearly half of its police force w...
Oct 02, 2020
Colombia County youth observe ‘National 4-H Week’ beginning this Sunday
PORTAGE, Wis. — Columbia County 4-H will observe National 4-H Week this year from Oct. 4-10 by highlighting some of the inspirational youth in their community. The theme for this year, “Op...
Oct 02, 2020
Ironton man issued citation for dumping tires on State Lane
SAUK COUNTY, Wis. — After receiving a littering complaint yesterday, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office has identified and issued a citation to 27-year-old Alton Copus for dumping more than ...
Oct 02, 2020
Judge delays decision on collecting ballots in parks
MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County judge has decided to hold off on declaring whether Madison officials can legally collect absentee ballots in city parks. Officials placed poll workers in city park ...
Oct 02, 2020
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of former state representative Dr. Jacob Hines
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Untied States and state of Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff on Saturday Oct. 3 in honor of former state representative Dr. Jacob (Doc) Hines, wh...
Oct 02, 2020
97 hospitalized with COVID-19 as 7-day average positivity rate remains above 17%
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 100 people in Wisconsin were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Friday, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health Services. The hospitalization rate has ...
Oct 02, 2020
Evansville man arrested for 7 counts of child pornography
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. — After a seven week investigation, Rock County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Evansville man for seven counts of possession of child pornography. James K. Leggett, 54, wil...
Oct 02, 2020
Platteville Common Council To Discuss Masks
A public hearing regarding a proposed mask ordinance for the City of Platteville is later this month. The hearing will be Tuesday, October 13th, as part of the Platteville Common Council's regular bus...
Oct 02, 2020 Olgierd (3rd account) / CC
Former Ald. Donna Moreland appointed to Deputy Secretary of Department of Safety and Professional Services
MADISON, Wis. — Former Madison Alderman Donna Moreland has been chosen as the Deputy Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services. Moreland resigned from her pos...
Oct 02, 2020
