Category Archives: Local News
Madison police investigate weapons offense on east side, three people injured
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating after they said a weapons offense left three people injured on the city’s east side. Officers were called to the 4600 block of Milwaukee St...
Oct 29, 2022
Garage fire at Watertown townhouse causes $180K in damage
WATERTOWN, Wis. — A garage fire at a townhouse in Watertown caused thousands of dollars worth of damage Friday. Crews were called to the townhouse in the 300 block of Lauren Lane just before 3:4...
Oct 29, 2022
Barnes’ Senate bid may ride on Milwaukee’s Black turnout
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Standing beside the pulpit at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church on a crisp fall Sunday morning, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes was preaching to the choir &...
Oct 29, 2022
Dane County considers budget amendments for Jail Consolidation Project
MADISON, Wis. — After making some progress in March with the Jail Consolidation Project, another budget deficit has members of the Dane County Board once again at odds about the path forward. Th...
Oct 28, 2022
Volunteers search for man last seen in Verona area earlier this week
VERONA, Wis. — Family members, friends and neighbors of a 51-year-old man last seen Monday searched Fireman’s Park in Verona on Friday hoping to find him. John Ramseier was last seen Monda...
Oct 28, 2022
Madison police take safety precautions, offer recommendations for Halloween weekend downtown
MADISON, Wis. — Prior to the city-sanctioned “Freakfest,” there were often a significant number of arrests, damage and disorderly conduct on Halloween weekend in downtown Madis...
Oct 28, 2022
Police: Man flees officers at more than 100 mph+ on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — Police in Madison arrested a 29-year-old man who they say fled officers driving more than 100 mph on East Washington Avenue before crashing in a construction zone Friday morning....
Oct 28, 2022
National figures campaign for Barnes, Johnson in waning days before election
MADISON, Wis. — The list of high-profile politicians campaigning for Wisconsin candidates in the final days before the Nov. 8 election continues to grow, with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pe...
Oct 28, 2022
Fitchburg police warn of scam calls targeting senior citizens
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Fitchburg police issued a notice Friday to remind the public that local authorities — like police, judges, and lawyers — will never contact residents asking for mon...
Oct 28, 2022
Madison mayor, local leaders encourage early voting
MADISON, Wis. — City officials and other Madison leaders gathered Friday morning to urge people to vote early in order to avoid long lines and other unexpected events on Election Day. Mayor Saty...
Oct 28, 2022
