Category Archives: Local News

Steil previews possible GOP House majority
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Republicans were close on Wednesday to taking back the speaker’s gavel in the U.S. House of Representatives, a move that would allow them to set the direction of legisla...
Will Kenneally Nov 09, 2022

Madison College events help address food insecurity
MADISON, Wis. — Thanksgiving is almost here, and for many, that means mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey. For those suffering from food insecurity, though, their next meal is never guaranteed....
Site staff Nov 09, 2022

Non-binding referenda on marijuana legalization, abortion rights pass with ease in Dane County
MADISON, Wis. – Three non-binding referendum questions on marijuana legalization, marijuana record expungement and repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban passed by wide margins in Dane Co...
Andrew Bandstra Nov 09, 2022

WATCH: Midterm election takeaways with Charles Franklin
MADISON, Wis. — Charles Franklin, the director of the Marquette University Law School poll, joins Live at Four to talk about key takeaways from the midterm elections. MORE: Last Marquette Poll b...
Site staff Nov 09, 2022

‘Unprecedented’ number of in-person voters led to Town of Middleton voting delays, clerk says
TOWN OF MIDDLETON, Wis. — Election officials in the Town of Middleton said Wednesday the hours-long wait to vote at the Town Hall on Election Day was due to an “unprecedented” number...
Jaymes Langrehr Nov 09, 2022

Evers focuses on abortion, education following re-election victory
MADISON, Wis. — Fresh off a win in his re-election bid, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday focused on abortion and education as his main priorities for his second term. During a visit to O&...
Logan Reigstad Nov 09, 2022

Wisconsin Dems’ good night includes blocking supermajorities
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats scored a major victory in Tuesday’s election when they staved off Republican hopes to win supermajorities that would have allowed them to legislate...
Rayos Syndication User Nov 09, 2022

Democrats surprise Republicans in battleground Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats outperformed expectations during the midterm elections in battleground Wisconsin, leaving Republicans shocked at the narrower than expected win by two-term incumbe...
Rayos Syndication User Nov 09, 2022

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Jaymes Langrehr Nov 09, 2022

Madison police say scams against elderly growing more sophisticated
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police said Wednesday that scams targeting elderly people are growing more sophisticated. Police said there has been an uptick in scams targeting elderly victims in the a...
Kyle Jones Nov 09, 2022