Category Archives: Local News
City of Madison declares snow emergency, begins plowing side streets
MADISON, Wis. — The City of Madison says crews have begun plowing all streets across the city, while also declaring a snow emergency for Thursday night to help with the snow removal process. In ...
Dec 15, 2022
MMSD cancels class, among dozens of cancellations across southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Metropolitan School District has canceled class for Thursday, one of more than 90 school cancellations and delays across southern Wisconsin. The decision to cancel cl...
Dec 15, 2022
Adams County deputy on leave after shooting domestic disturbance suspect
ADAMS COUNTY, Wis. — An Adams County deputy is on administrative leave and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating after a deputy shot at a suspect during an altercation Wednesday n...
Dec 15, 2022
How you can avoid gift card scams from Grinches when holiday shopping
MADISON, Wis.– It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when gift cards can serve as the perfect holiday gift. But if you’re not careful with where and how you buy them, you could b...
Dec 14, 2022
Wisconsin State Patrol reminds people to slow down during winter storm
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — When severe weather is on the way, the only thing you can do before it arrives is be prepared. In Eau Claire, state and local officials are preparing for the worst. “Sno...
Dec 14, 2022
Jackson Co. couple plea ‘not guilty’ to child sex crime charges
JACKSON CO. (WKBT) – The Jackson County couple charged with child sex crimes will go to trial. During a court appearance on Wednesday, Casey and Jennifer Zillmer both entered a ‘not guilty...
Dec 14, 2022
Brad Pfaff appointed to WEDC Board of Directors
MADISON (WKBT) — Wisconsin State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) has been appointed to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. According to a release from Sen....
Dec 14, 2022
Local veterans learn more about care and benefit expansion from PACT Act
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Local, state, and federal veterans organizations gathered in Janesville Wednesday to host a health and benefits fair. Veterans of all ages could come to the fair to learn more...
Dec 14, 2022
Woman dies after being shot by police in Waukesha
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A woman died and an officer was shot in his ballistic vest in an apparent exchange of gunfire as police were conducting a well-being check at a Waukesha home Wednesday even...
Dec 14, 2022
Two more victims added to allegations against Navy recruiter
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A Navy recruiter accused of using his position to sexually assault children made a virtual appearance in Rock County court Wednesday as more victims have been added to the all...
Dec 14, 2022
