Category Archives: Local News
Can Wisconsin Gov. Evers and GOP Legislature work together?
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Can newly reelected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the even-more Republican Wisconsin Legislature work better over the next two years than they did the previous four? That&r...
Nov 10, 2022
Burglars get into home with garage door opener from unlocked car, Sheriff’s Office says
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a burglary after someone got into a home using a garage door opener from an unlocked car in the driveway. Official...
Nov 10, 2022
Van Orden, Pfaff reflect on close Third Congressional District race
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Derrick Van Orden won an unexpectedly close race for Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, defeating Democrat Brad Pfaff by 4%. The GOP did not see the red wave they...
Nov 10, 2022
Fire at Dickeyville Motel, 2 Families Displaced
At least two families are without a home following a fire at a motel in Grant County motel Wednesday. The fire occurred at the Wisconsin Wood Inn in Dickeyville around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Acc...
Nov 10, 2022
Badger State Trail bridge in Monroe torn down after suspected arson
MONROE, Wis. — A bridge on the Badger State Trail in Monroe had to be torn down Thursday morning after a fire that local authorities are investigating as arson. Dispatchers in Green County recei...
Nov 10, 2022
In the 608: How to help the Madison Reading Project this holiday season
MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Reading Project is gearing up for one of the area’s biggest book drives beginning Thursday, November 10th. The Madison Reading Project collects used books and a...
Nov 10, 2022
‘There was a lot of positive energy’: Dane County poll workers experience busy but safe Election Day
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County election officials say after poll workers went into the election with safety concerns about disruptive poll watchers, the biggest issue they ended up facing was a big...
Nov 09, 2022
A story of slipping suburbs: How Tim Michels lost Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Not since Democratic governor Jim Doyle was elected alongside Republican attorney general J.B. Van Hollen in 2006 has Wisconsin seen two of its top statewide races split their pa...
Nov 09, 2022
Madison senior living facility showcases resident art in gallery night event
MADISON, Wis. — A senior living and memory care community on Madison’s west side held its first-ever resident gallery night on Wednesday. The event at Vista West on Bella Vista Drive featu...
Nov 09, 2022
Early indicators show young voter turnout plays key role in Wisconsin midterm
MADISON, Wis. – Without formal exit polls, it’s tough to know for sure how much college students influenced Wisconsin’s midterm election results, but there is some speculation they s...
Nov 09, 2022
