Category Archives: Local News
MPD urges drivers to be aware of trick-or-treaters this weekend
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department expects there will be a lot more pedestrians out this weekend trick-or-treating, so they’re reminding drivers to be extra careful so the only ...
Oct 27, 2022
Monticello school nurse, athletic director surprised with statewide award
MONTICELLO, Wis. — A school nurse in Green County has been recognized as the 2022 Wisconsin Rural School Alliance Support Staff Member of the Year. Carolyn Schwartzlow, who also serves as athlet...
Oct 27, 2022
Evers kicks off ten-day bus tour ahead of election
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — With less than two weeks before the Nov. 8 election, incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday kicked off a ten-day bus tour of Wisconsin. Evers made multiple stops in...
Oct 27, 2022
Spectrum celebrates efforts to expand internet access in rural Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Internet service provider Spectrum on Thursday celebrated the completion of projects to extend high-speed internet to underserved areas of Wisconsin. During an event in Rock C...
Oct 27, 2022
Abortion rights advocates rally at Capitol, march to state GOP headquarters
MADISON, Wis. — Pro-choice advocates rallied at the Wisconsin State Capitol Thursday to call attention to abortion rights with less than two weeks before the Nov. 8 election. During the “S...
Oct 27, 2022
Toney walks back cross-jurisdictional abortion prosecution
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican attorney general hopeful Eric Toney tried Thursday to walk back his call to allow district attorneys to cross jurisdictional lines to prosecute abortions, claimin...
Oct 27, 2022
WATCH: Full debate between AG Josh Kaul, Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney
MADISON, Wis. — Watch the full debate between Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul and Republican challenger Eric Toney, the Fond du Lac County District Attorney, here. WATCH: Full debate betwe...
Oct 27, 2022
Winter clothing distribution underway following annual Koats for Kids drive
MADISON, Wis. — After collecting thousands of winter coats, the Community Action Coalition is now looking to give them to those in need. More than 4,000 winter coats were donated to area Klinke ...
Oct 27, 2022
Police: Driver going 100 mph in crash with Wisconsin senator
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman who was killed alongside her daughter in a car crash involving the Wisconsin state Senate’s minority leader was driving at 100 mph (161 kph) secon...
Oct 27, 2022
Orpheum sign gets fresh lightbulbs, paintjob
MADISON, Wis. — One of downtown Madison’s most iconic symbols got a touch-up Thursday, ensuring its lights will shine bright for years to come. Using a crane, workers replaced roughly 1,80...
Oct 27, 2022
