Category Archives: Local News
McCarthy faces speaker race tummult
MADISON, Wis. — When new legislators are sworn into the new Congress on Tuesday, they will also have to pick a new speaker to lead them since Republicans regained control of the House of Represe...
Jan 03, 2023
Fire breaks out at Portage industrial plant, no injuries reported
PORTAGE, Wis. — A fire broke out just after 9 p.m. Monday night at Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) in Portage. Portage Police confirmed no injuries have been reported and that fire crews ...
Jan 03, 2023
Holiday Festival in Lights offers special experience for pedestrians, bicyclists
MADISON, Wis. — Cars made way for cyclists at the Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park on Monday, giving those on foot or two wheels one last chance to see the display for the season. The disp...
Jan 02, 2023
‘It’s about legacy’: Madison man hopes to rebuild fire-damaged house owned by grandmother for generations
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison family is starting 2023 without the home that’s been in their family for generations after it caught fire Sunday. The fire broke out at the home on West Lakeside ...
Jan 02, 2023
Cases of RSV, COVID-19, flu remain steady but still high across region
MADISON, Wis. — A new year often brings new beginnings, but for area healthcare systems, last year’s problems remain; namely, the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. &l...
Jan 02, 2023
Police searching for missing man last seen on New Year’s Eve in Wisconsin Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — Police in the Wisconsin Dells are searching for a 37-year-old man who hasn’t been seen since the weekend. Matthew Haas was last seen in the city’s downtown ar...
Jan 02, 2023
Fans helping push Packers to playoffs from home
MADISON, Wis. — ESPN gave the Green Bay Packers a 3% chance at the playoffs after Week 12. They were 4-8 with five games left. Many were asking, “Should the Packers move on from the reigni...
Jan 02, 2023
Dozens of new faces to be sworn in Tuesday at Wisconsin State Capitol
MADISON, Wis. — Tuesday marks a new day for lawmakers and other top leaders in the state of Wisconsin. It’s Inauguration Day, with Gov. Tony Evers among those sworn in, along with new Lt. ...
Jan 02, 2023
Waukesha man last seen Monday morning found safe; Silver Alert canceled
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha man who had last been seen Monday morning has been found safe, officials said. Waukesha police said Gerald Dowdy, 82, left his home at around 7:50 a.m. in a red Toyot...
Jan 02, 2023
Packers-Lions season finale set for Sunday Night Football
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers and Lions will battle for a playoff spot under the lights of Lambeau Field. The NFC North rivals will square off on Sunday Night Football, the NFL announced Monday....
Jan 02, 2023
