Category Archives: Local News

Suicidal thoughts among Wisconsin teens reach highest rate in almost two decades, survey finds
MADISON, Wis. — Teenagers don’t always like to talk about their troubles, but new data from the state is offering some insight into the mental health challenges they experience daily, maki...
Tahleel Mohieldin Dec 06, 2022

Stoughton earns national recognition for green energy use
STOUGHTON, Wis. — Stoughton has been named a national leader in renewable energy. Residents used renewable energy at the eighth-highest rate in the country, with 5% of homes participating. ...
Andrew Bandstra Dec 06, 2022

TSA says dog accidentally sent through X-ray at Dane Co. Regional Airport
MADISON, Wis. — Transportation Security Administration officials said a dog accidentally went through an X-ray machine this week at the Dane County Regional Airport. The agency shared photos on ...
Kyle Jones Dec 06, 2022

2022 State Capitol Holiday Tree lit for season
MADISON, Wis. — The Capitol Rotunda is now lit up for the holiday season. Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-elect Sara Rodriguez flipped the metaphorical switch Tuesday afternoon to illuminate the 20...
Logan Reigstad Dec 06, 2022

Rutabaga Paddlesports opens new location in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Rutabaga Paddlesports has a new home in Fitchburg. The business cut the ribbon on its new location Tuesday. Rutabaga broke ground on the site earlier this year, in the hopes of...
Kyle Jones Dec 06, 2022

Smaller Proposal For Five Flags Gets City Council Support
After touring Five Flags Center on Monday, the Dubuque City Council had seen enough to express support for investing $25 million into the facility. While no action was taken by council members during ...
Mark Evenstad Dec 06, 2022

Rainey Named Permanent General Manager of Five Flags
The interim manager of the Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Aaron Rainey, has been named to the role permanently. ASM Global, the company that manages the venue, announced the permanent promotion of Rain...
Mark Evenstad Dec 06, 2022

Teen Arrested For Violating Absolute Sobriety
Darlington Police arrested 18 year old Alex Gilbertson of Argyle on Saturday on County Shop Road in Darlington for violating the absolute sobriety law. Gilbertson was also cited for possessing a false...
Mark Evenstad Dec 06, 2022

Platteville Man Arrested For OWI Plus Other Charges
A man from Platteville was arrested in Darlington on a number of charges Sunday. According to Darlington Police, 21 year old Elmer Artica-Avila,of Platteville, was arrested at around 1:00 PM for opera...
Mark Evenstad Dec 06, 2022

Platteville Man charged after guns, ammunition found in vehicle in Galena
Police say a southwest Wisconsin resident faces charges after officers found multiple loaded guns and close to 900 rounds of ammunition in a vehicle in Galena. 22 year old Samuel Stoddard of Plattevil...
Mark Evenstad Dec 06, 2022