Category Archives: Local News
Janesville officials release trick-or-treating safety recommendations
JANESVILLE, Wis. — With Halloween just four weeks away, the City of Janesville has released safety guidelines and recommendations for celebrating during the pandemic. According to a news release...
Sep 30, 2020
Police investigate series of thefts from parked vehicles; intruder may have slept in one burglarized vehicle
MADISON, Wis. — Officers are investigating a series of thefts reported Tuesday morning on Madison’s east side, police said. The Madison Police Department said the thefts were reported earl...
Sep 30, 2020
Court enters not guilty plea for 17-year-old charged in killing of Anisa Scott
MADISON, Wis. — One of the three suspects involved in the shooting death of 11-year-old Anisa Scott has entered a plea. Court records show 17-year-old Jerry Ward stood mute and the court entered...
Sep 30, 2020
‘Winter is coming’: Downtown bar Paul’s Club asks for community help in online fundraiser
MADISON, Wis. — Downtown Madison bar Paul’s Club has launched an online fundraiser to keep itself going. According to the bar’s GoFundMe page, the bar hasn’t had customers insi...
Sep 30, 2020
Annual NAMIWalks going virtual as part of national event
MADISON, Wis. — A local walk benefitting mental health has become part of a national virtual event this year. According to a news release, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Dane County, or...
Sep 30, 2020
Police find 2 men in stolen vehicle, arrest them on drug charges
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested two men Tuesday night after officers found them parked in a stolen vehicle in the 4100 block of Barby Lane. According to an incident report, the Hyundai Sonata th...
Sep 30, 2020
Kindle, backpacks stolen from cars in Jefferson County parks, police say
LAKE MILLS, Wis. — Police are investigating a report of ‘smash and grab’ style thefts from vehicles in the City of Lake Mills. According to a Facebook post from Lake Mills police, th...
Sep 30, 2020
Attorney General Kaul: Wisconsin part of $39.5 million multi-state settlement following 2014 data breach
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin will receive just under $142,000 as part of a multi-state $39.5 million settlement with Anthem following a 2014 data breach that compromised the personal information of...
Sep 30, 2020
Wisconsin-Minnesota rail project receives $31.8 million DOT grant
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin-Minnesota passenger rail project has been selected to receive a $30 million federal grant. According to a news release from the Department of Transportation, the join...
Sep 30, 2020
State leaders announce Just Recovery for Racial Equity initiative to address disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color
MADISON, Wis. — State leaders and health experts are partnering to create a new program that plans to partner with local organizations to address the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on ...
Sep 30, 2020
