Category Archives: Local News
Madison PD: Thanksgiving meal delivery results in two arrests on drug, other charges
MADISON, Wis. — What started as a Thanksgiving meal dropoff for a Madison police officer earlier this week ended with two men behind bars on drug and other charges. In an incident report, the Ma...
Nov 22, 2022
The Old Fashioned sells one millionth namesake cocktail
MADISON, Wis. — The Old Fashioned restaurant on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison has officially sold one million of its namesake cocktail. The restaurant hosted a celebration Tuesday night...
Nov 22, 2022
Sun Prairie man gifted vehicle as thanks for his community work
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — A Sun Prairie man has been rewarded for his work in the community with a new way to get around it. The Sunshine Place depends on Simmie “Bud” Bryant for a variety...
Nov 22, 2022
PHMDC releases one-year report on Madison CARES program
MADISON, Wis. — Public Health Madison & Dane County on Tuesday released a one-year report on the Madison CARES program that serves as an alternative response to police when responding to men...
Nov 22, 2022
Vos, LeMahieu talk surplus, Trump effect on midterms
MADISON, Wis. — “Revenue without reform isn’t going to happen,” was the refrain from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, responding to a campaign push from Gov. Tony Evers to increase ...
Nov 22, 2022
Youth injuries rise during opening weekend of Wisconsin’s gun-deer hunting season
MADISON, Wis. — The number of youth-involved hunting incidents is up so far this season compared to previous years. In 1966, there were 264 hunting incidents in Wisconsin. Since then, state init...
Nov 22, 2022
Facility upgrades at Dane County Airport finished in time for holiday travel
MADISON, Wis. — Officials with the Dane County Regional Airport are ready to kick off what they expect to be a busy holiday travel season following a set of facility upgrades. Recent upgrades to...
Nov 22, 2022
Downtown Madison Nitty Gritty location to remain closed for ‘couple weeks’ following weekend fire
MADISON, Wis. — The Nitty Gritty’s downtown Madison location will remain closed for repairs for a “couple weeks” following a fire over the weekend. A post on the restaurant&rsq...
Nov 22, 2022
Police searching for man who ran from deputy after weekend pursuit in Rock County
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Officials in Janesville are searching for a man who reportedly led a state trooper on a chase over the weekend before crashing and running from the scene. In a news release, t...
Nov 22, 2022
Cambria man suffers life-threatening injuries after series of crashes on Highway 26
WATERTOWN, Wis. — A 67-year-old man from Cambria is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash on Highway 26 near Watertown, authorities in Dodge County said Tuesday afternoon....
Nov 22, 2022
