Category Archives: Local News
Fire at Dodgeville apartment building displaces 7
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — A fire at an apartment building in Dodgeville Tuesday morning displaced seven people and numerous pets, the American Red Cross said. In a news release, the Dodgeville Fire Dep...
Jan 03, 2023
Former student, colleague mourn principal killed in Fitchburg crash: ‘She was integral in me staying alive during a really tough time’
VERONA, Wis. — Multiple school district communities are mourning the loss of a beloved educator, Beth Steffen, killed in a tragic accident in Fitchburg Tuesday morning. They remember her for sup...
Jan 03, 2023
Person found dead following Dodgeville house fire, officials say
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — One person was found dead following a house fire in Dodgeville Tuesday afternoon, the city’s fire department said. The fire broke out around 1:40 p.m. at a home near the...
Jan 03, 2023
Madison Common Council adopts new code of conduct for elected, appointed leaders
MADISON, Wis. — With little fanfare, the Madison Common Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt a new code of conduct for elected and appointed officials in the city. The two-page Elected ...
Jan 03, 2023
Want to help name Madison’s snow plows? Here’s how.
MADISON, Wis. — Want to show off your creativity and help Madison’s Streets Division name its snow plows? Here’s your chance. Until 4 p.m. on Jan. 13, community members can submit na...
Jan 03, 2023
Conservative group voices opposition to Vos’ sixth term as Assembly speaker
MADISON, Wis. — As Wisconsin lawmakers met inside the Capitol Tuesday afternoon to officially re-elect Robin Vos to lead the Assembly, a group of Republicans gathered outside the building to voi...
Jan 03, 2023
Wisconsin Clothing Company’s ‘Ope’ moment
KIELER, Wis. — Suddenly, Corey Kaiser can’t keep up with demand at his small clothing business in Kieler. The son of screen printers, Kaiser’s two loves are Wisconsin and clothing, s...
Jan 03, 2023
Study: Toxic PFAS chemical plume detected in Green Bay
A large plume of toxic chemicals produced by a plant that manufactures firefighting foam has seeped through groundwater to Lake Michigan’s Green Bay, scientists said Tuesday. The chemicals belon...
Jan 03, 2023
Monroe woman accused of poisoning husband, putting him into coma
DARLINGTON, Wis. — A Monroe woman is accused of poisoning her husband last year, temporarily sending him into a coma. Amanda Chapin, 50, is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homici...
Jan 03, 2023
No One Injured In Three Vehicle Crash in Boscobel
No injuries were reported following a three vehicle crash on Highway 61 in Boscobel around Noon Tuesday. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, 37 year old Brian Bankes of Wauzeka was driving...
Jan 03, 2023
