Category Archives: Local News

Betty White Challenge raises money for Dane County Humane Society
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Humane Society on Tuesday celebrated what would have been actress Betty White’s 101st birthday by taking part in an animal welfare fundraising challenge. La...
Site staff Jan 17, 2023

Current and former Dane Co. Sheriffs stand in solidarity to push for jail project referendum
MADISON, Wis. — Dane Co. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett was joined by three of his predecessors Tuesday morning to call on the Dane County Board to approve a referendum to build a new Dane County Jail. ...
Andrew Bandstra Jan 17, 2023

WILL sues Madison Metropolitan School District over open records delays
MADISON, Wis. — A conservative law firm has filed suit against the Madison Metropolitan School District, alleging the district is not complying with state open records law. The lawsuit from the ...
Logan Reigstad Jan 17, 2023

Verona police ask for public’s help in finding stolen construction trailer
VERONA, Wis. — The Verona Police Department says it is investigating after a trailer was stolen from a construction site earlier this week, and they’re asking for your help in tracking it ...
Jaymes Langrehr Jan 17, 2023

Dodge Co. sheriff says county is prepared to handle challenges of prosecutor vacancies
JUNEAU, Wis. — Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said Tuesday that the county is prepared to handle its current lack of state prosecutors. Dodge County was put in a tough position last week afte...
Kyle Jones Jan 17, 2023

Residents displaced following Beaver Dam house fire
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — A fire displaced the residents of a home in Beaver Dam Tuesday morning, the city’s fire department said. The fire broke out at the home in the 500 block of Stone Street ...
Logan Reigstad Jan 17, 2023

Fall River teen accused of stabbing, running over girl in Beaver Dam pleads not guilty
BEAVER DAM, Wis — A Fall River teen accused of stabbing and running over a girl in Beaver Dam last year pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a number of charges he faces, online court records show. Dyl...
Logan Reigstad Jan 17, 2023

Here’s how to request an absentee ballot to vote in this spring’s elections
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s spring elections are right around the corner, which means it’s time to request an absentee ballot if you’re planning to vote by mail. There are two ...
Kyle Jones Jan 17, 2023

Jo Daviess County Man Drowns In Mississippi River Backwaters
Authorities say a Jo Daviess County man drowned Sunday after falling through ice in the Mississippi River backwaters. The man was identified as 70 year old Donald Stadel of Elizabeth. Galena firefight...
Mark Evenstad Jan 17, 2023

Man Pleads Guilty To Having Sexual Contact With Child
A Dubuque man has pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with a child younger than 10. 25 year old Kim Andot entered an Alford plea of guilty in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County to two counts of...
Mark Evenstad Jan 17, 2023