Category Archives: Local News

For the Record: Officers back in MMSD schools a part of Gloria Reyes’ mayoral bid
MADISON, Wis. — Madison mayoral candidate Gloria Reyes wants to explore bringing police officers back into Madison’s schools, as well as target a number of changes to the incoming bus rapi...
Naomi Kowles Nov 20, 2022

Madison Night Market, ‘Shine On’ kick off the holiday season
MADISON, Wis. — As the final 2022 Madison Night Market wound down with dozens of vendors lining state street, a six week Shine On campaign kicked off with a spark. “We’re...
Andrew Bandstra Nov 20, 2022

Cause of fire at the Nitty Gritty under investigation
MADISON, Wis. — The cause of a fire at Madison’s Nitty Gritty restaurant is under investigation. Madison Fire Department crews were dispatched to the restaurant on N. Frances St. just afte...
Shane Hogan Nov 20, 2022

Dane County Farmers Market holiday market comes to Monona Terrace
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Farmers Market ended its season on Capitol Square last week, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have more events planned. Saturday marked the return of ...
Site staff Nov 19, 2022

DNR announces pilot program to make state park and forest admission free with library card
EDGERTON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced a pilot program to help people access Wisconsin’s state parks. It all starts with a library card. The program, whic...
Kathryn Merck Nov 19, 2022

Madison Parks Foundation receives $94,000 grant from 100 Men of Dane County
MADISON, WIS. — The Madison Parks Foundation received a $94,000 grant from 100 Men of Dane County on Friday in order to support Warner Park’s “K.N.O.W.” program, a safe space f...
Nicole Herzog Nov 19, 2022

Badgers stage comeback to secure bowl eligibility for 21st straight season
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Badgers are going bowling. Wisconsin mounted a second-half comeback on Saturday to take down Nebraska, 15-14, in Lincoln. Both teams traded punches in the first quarter but f...
Kyle Jones Nov 19, 2022

Structure fire outside Paoli prompts evacuation at nearby homes
PAOLI, Wis. — A fire at a building outside Paoli forced nearby homes to be evacuated Saturday morning. Crews were called to the fire in the 1400 block of Range Trail just after 5:40 a.m. Saturda...
Kyle Jones Nov 19, 2022

Badgers honor former player, UVA shooting victim Devin Chandler with helmet decal
LINCOLN, Neb. — When the Badgers take the field on Saturday they’ll be doing so with more than just football on their minds, and more than just a ‘W’ on their helmets. The team...
Kyle Jones Nov 19, 2022

Cause of residential fire in Janesville unknown
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville Fire and Police responded to a residential fire in the 1500 block of Bennett Street. When crews arrived around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, they found smoke and flames sho...
Shane Hogan Nov 19, 2022