Category Archives: Local News
Narcan vending machines aim to expand access to life-saving medication in Rock County
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The fight to end fentanyl overdoses is taking a creative turn in Rock County with the launch of new Narcan vending machines. This program is funded collaboratively through a g...
Dec 07, 2022
Roys talks Dem budget priorities as she starts term on powerful Joint Finance Committee
MADISON, Wis. — The next budget cycle will see not only a record-setting nearly $6.6 billion budget surplus, but also new faces on the state’s powerful budget-writing committee to debate h...
Dec 07, 2022
Man given 2 days to go to jail accused of attacking in-laws
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A judge running for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court as a tough-on-crime candidate gave a man convicted of attacking his wife two days to report to jail last month. The man is no...
Dec 07, 2022
Judge orders slaughterhouse cleaners not to hire minors
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge ordered a Wisconsin company that cleans hundreds of slaughterhouses nationwide to ensure it is complying with child labor laws after investigators identified a...
Dec 07, 2022
Leonhard leaving marks a new era of Badger football. For now.
MADISON, Wis. – If Badgers fans bleed red, it’s because Jim Leonhard has their heart. He always has. His departure from the program leaves an open wound that marks the end of an era. ...
Dec 07, 2022
Verona’s new police chief discusses staffing, recruitment challenges
VERONA, Wis. — As he settles into his new role, Verona’s new police chief is facing a challenge to find more patrol officers for the rapidly growing city. Chief Dave Dresser began working ...
Dec 07, 2022
DNR gives advice on recycling, reducing waste during holidays
MADISON, Wis. — The holidays are a joyful time of year. But with boxes, ribbons and wrapping paper galore it can also be a messy one. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offered some t...
Dec 07, 2022
Suspect in Lakeside Street shooting was victim’s stepbrother, bond set at $1M
MADISON, Wis. — The suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred last month in downtown Madison was the stepbrother of the victim, according to a criminal complaint. Online court records show Edwar...
Dec 07, 2022
Court docs lay out web of drug trafficking investigations, ties to Anisa Scott’s murder that led to Quadren Wilson shooting
MADISON, Wis. — Recently filed court documents have shined new light on a web of drug trafficking investigations — including ties to the murder of Anisa Scott — that led up to the sh...
Dec 07, 2022
Water main break affecting homes along Winnequah Road
MONONA, Wis. — A water main break is affecting homes in the 4800 block of Winnequah Road Wednesday. Officials said the break is between Progressive Avenue and Dean Lane. Crews are expected to be...
Dec 07, 2022
