Category Archives: Local News
Madison’s ‘Ultimate Hockey Dad’ dies, son scores four goals the next day
MADISON, Wis. — From travel teams, to Memorial High hockey, everyone knew one thing. Eric Feinstein was the ultimate hockey dad. “He was the loudest dad in the stands he had his vide...
Jan 07, 2023
Late Winter Market brings vendors, shoppers to Garver Feed Mill
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Farmers Market brought business indoors Saturday for the Late Winter Market. The first market of 2023 featured hundreds of shoppers buying locally-made products l...
Jan 07, 2023
Woman gets probation for assaulting hospital staff
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Chippewa Falls woman who assaulted three hospital workers to two years on probation. The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram reported that Eau Clair...
Jan 07, 2023
Donnie Scott returns for 11th season as Mallards manager
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Mallards manager Donnie Scott is returning to the dugout for an 11th season. The team announced Friday that Scott will be back for the 2023 season. Scott earned his 400th...
Jan 07, 2023
‘It’s timeless’: Vintage neon Badger Liquor Shop sign glows over State Street again
MADISON, Wis. — A piece of Madison history was returned to its original glory Friday. Badger Liquor Shop re-lit its vintage sign after it was restored over the summer, but refurbishing it was no...
Jan 06, 2023
UW-La Crosse professor breaks down battle to become next House Speaker
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, narrowly lost for the 14th time his bid to become the Speaker of the House of Representatives despite appearances late Friday he had swayed e...
Jan 06, 2023
Evers declares energy emergency in Wisconsin to help alleviate impacts to fuel delivery
MADISON, Wis. — For the second time this winter, Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in Wisconsin. In a news release Friday, Evers’ office said the latest declaration is &ldqu...
Jan 06, 2023
UW-Whitewater band director sends Packers’ A.J. Dillon baton following running back’s musical end zone celebration
GREEN BAY, Wis. — When Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon took the football to the end zone at the beginning of the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings an...
Jan 06, 2023
Local veterinarians on lookout for dog flu as cases spread across country
MADISON, Wis. — So far, Wisconsin has been spared seeing any cases of dog flu, but experts are warning that because the virus is highly contagious, that could change at any moment. The H3N2 cani...
Jan 06, 2023
Restaurant management hopes to reopen McFarland’s Maple Tree Supper Club in June following fire
MCFARLAND, Wis. — Management of the Maple Tree Supper Club in McFarland hopes to reopen the restaurant in June after it suffered significant damage in a fire in October. In a Facebook post this ...
Jan 06, 2023
