Category Archives: Local News
Blown fuse knocks power out for thousands in Dane Co.
BROOKLYN, Wis. — Alliant Energy says a blown fuse at its substation in Brooklyn knocked power out for thousands of people Sunday morning. Alliant Energy is reporting a total of four outages in t...
Jan 15, 2023
Miss America visits western Wisconsin for Show Choir Classic
ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — Miss America visited Onalaska to serve as a guest judge for Saturday’s Show Choir Classic competition. Grace Stanke, who was recently crowned Miss America, is from ...
Jan 15, 2023
No injuries reported in Sparta shed fire
SPARTA (WKBT) – No one was injured after a shed fire in Sparta on State Road 16, according to fire officials. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Arnold said a home was close to the shed, but it did not...
Jan 15, 2023
Health benefits from ‘dry’ or ‘damp’ January can last year-round
MADISON, Wis. — Many people make a New Year’s resolution to cut back on their drinking by partaking in “dry” — or more recently, “damp” — January, where...
Jan 15, 2023
One person killed in three-vehicle crash, Sun Prairie Police says
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis.– One person is dead following a three-vehicle crash Saturday night on US Highway 151. Around 8:45 p.m. Sun Prairie Police, EMS and Fire Departments responded to the scene just ...
Jan 15, 2023
MLK Community Choir to perform Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MADISON, Wis. — The MLK Community Choir is set to perform a collection of freedom songs at the Overture Center on Monday evening to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. “It wa...
Jan 14, 2023
Group holds banner-making event ahead of reproductive rights rally
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Abortion and Reproductive Rights Coalition for Healthcare hosted a banner-making event Saturday at the Memorial Union ahead of a reproductive rights demonstration pla...
Jan 14, 2023
Man steals vehicle with woman sleeping inside, leads law enforcement on chase, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says
POYNETTE, Wis. — A 51-year-old New York man was arrested after stealing a vehicle with a woman sleeping inside and leading law enforcement officers on a chase in Columbia County early Saturday m...
Jan 14, 2023
Silvesterchlausen celebration showcases New Glarus’ Swiss heritage
NEW GLARUS, Wis. — New Glarus’ Swiss heritage was on full display Saturday afternoon as the community celebrated an ancient New Year’s celebration called Silvesterchlausen. The celeb...
Jan 14, 2023
Book Buddies program helps kids gain confidence by reading to therapy dogs
MADISON, Wis. — Several area kids spent part of their Saturday practicing their reading skills for a special audience: therapy dogs. Madison-based nonprofit group Guardian Whiskers’ Book B...
Jan 14, 2023
