Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin law firm sues to block student loan forgiveness
A Wisconsin law firm sued to stop federal student loan forgiveness, saying President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness plan is discriminatory and constitutes taxation without representation. The Wisconsin ...
Oct 05, 2022
Alliant Energy announces plans for battery storage facility in Grant County
Alliant Energy has announced more detailed plans to add 175 megawatts of battery storage in Wisconsin, with one of the facilities in Potosi. Alliant Energy plans to begin construction on the project i...
Oct 05, 2022
Jo Daviess County state’s attorney sues over law eliminating cash bail
The Jo Daviess County State's Attorney has joined a group filing a suit over the elimination of cash bail in the "Safe-T Act." The act abolishes cash bail in Illinois starting Jan. 1. Judges cannot co...
Oct 05, 2022
DNR encourages hunters to get their deer tested for CWD
With bow hunting season underway and gun season quickly approaching, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging hunters to get their deer tested for chronic wasting disease before eating. Even if a deer looks h...
Oct 05, 2022
City of Madison redesigns outlawed ballot dropboxes with artwork, updated voting guidelines
MADISON, Wis. — If you had one of the 14 City of Madison ballot drop boxes from the 2020 election in your neighborhood, you might have noticed a change lately. The secured drop boxes, which were...
Oct 05, 2022
Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man killed in US 12 crash
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who police said died after a crash on Friday. Dayton P. Quaerna, 42, of Janesville died of injuries sustained i...
Oct 05, 2022
Motorcyclist who died after striking Beltline guard rail identified
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man Wednesday who police said died after his motorcycle struck a guard rail. Jason R. Lewis, 45, of Brooklyn, died fr...
Oct 05, 2022
In Wisconsin, Michels’ shift on abortion isn’t 1st reversal
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Tim Michels was talking to a roomful of party activists in early September when he fielded a question about his position on abortion. Michels vowed he would never...
Oct 05, 2022
Wisconsin AG candidates Toney, Kaul to debate at state bar
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin attorney general candidates Eric Toney and Josh Kaul are scheduled to debate at the state bar headquarters later this month. The debate has been set for the aftern...
Oct 05, 2022
Wisconsin DOJ prepared to identify threats to elections, election workers
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Justice said Wednesday it will protect elections and election workers in the state. Attorney General Josh Kaul said the DOJ’s Wisconsin State In...
Oct 05, 2022
