Category Archives: Local News
‘This is going to be tough for everybody:’ MG&E to raise prices by nearly 9% next year
MADISON, Wis. — Utility bills for more than 150,000 customers in south-central Wisconsin are about to increase. Madison Gas and Electric is increasing rates by about 9% in January, which will re...
Nov 11, 2022
Social media experts in Madison weigh in on Twitter changes under Elon Musk
MADISON, Wis. — Whether you use Twitter constantly or have never tried to cram a message into 280 characters, the social media platform has a big influence on your world. That’s why a rapi...
Nov 11, 2022
Unofficial turnout in 2022 midterm election at nearly 57%, Wisconsin Elections Commission says
MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 57% of eligible Wisconsin voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s midterm election, higher than most of the state’s previous midterms but not quite as high as the rec...
Nov 11, 2022
New memorial honors UW-Platteville students, alumni killed in Vietnam War
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A new memorial honoring a dozen University of Wisconsin-Platteville students and alumni killed in action during the Vietnam War now sits in front of Ullsvik Hall. The memoria...
Nov 11, 2022
Salvation Army kicks off 2022 Red Kettle Campaign
MADISON, Wis. — As the holiday season creeps closer, you’re likely to soon hear the familiar sound of bells ringing outside stores around Dane County. The Salvation Army launched its 2022 ...
Nov 11, 2022
Wisconsin now accepting ornaments for State Capitol Holiday Tree
MADISON, Wis. — Students across Wisconsin will once again have the opportunity to help decorate the State Capitol Holiday Tree this year. Gov. Tony Evers’ office announced Friday that the ...
Nov 11, 2022
Manufacturers find no defects in officer’s gun that accidentally fired inside Janesville school
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Manufacturers have determined that a school liaison officer’s gun that was accidentally fired inside of a Janesville middle school earlier this year did not have any def...
Nov 11, 2022
Boys & Girls Club awarded $20K grant to support student internet access
MADISON, Wis. — The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County received a $20,000 grant Friday intended to help the organization connect students to the internet. The grant, awarded by the AT&T Fo...
Nov 11, 2022
First Warn Traffic: Street closures Sunday for annual Madison Marathon
MADISON, Wis. — The annual Madison Marathon will lead to a number of road closures downtown starting Sunday morning. The races will begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 on the Capitol Square. From...
Nov 11, 2022
UW System to launch student free speech survey on Monday after delay
MADISON, Wis. — The UW System will launch its free speech survey on Monday after it was delayed for months. A random sample of students in the UW System will be asked to complete the survey, whi...
Nov 11, 2022
