Category Archives: Local News

Dane County Farmers’ Market celebrates 50 years on Capitol Square
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Farmers’ Market is a staple of Saturdays on Capitol Square. This Saturday, however, was extra special. The market celebrated 50 years on the Square with a p...
Kyle Jones Oct 02, 2022

US 14 back open south of Mazomanie after two-vehicle crash
MAZOMANIE, Wis. — The eastbound lanes of US 14 are back open south of Mazomanie Sunday following a crash. Dane County dispatchers said the incident was reported just after 10:15 a.m. Two vehicle...
Kyle Jones Oct 02, 2022

Five people hurt including child in rollover crash near Rio
RIO, Wis. — Five people were hurt, including a child, after a vehicle rolled over Friday night. Columbia County Sheriff’s officials said the crash occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on Highway ...
Kyle Jones Oct 02, 2022

AMBER alert issued for missing, endangered Chippewa County child
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. (WISC) — Chippewa County authorities have issued an alert for a missing and endangered 15-year-old girl. Kryssy King was last seen in her home in Holcombe, Wis. around 11:3...
Shane Hogan Oct 02, 2022

Madison Vegan Fest showcases passion for vegan food, animal rights
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Vegan Fest made its return Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The free community festival celebrates the vegan lifestyle with food vendors, exhibits, s...
Kathryn Merck Oct 01, 2022

Waunakee Artisan Market builds, nourishes local art community
WAUNAKEE, Wi. — The Waunakee Artisan Market returned on Saturday, bringing in dozens of local artists to show off and sell their work, all while building on the area’s art community. The m...
Andrew Bandstra Oct 01, 2022

UWPD: 11 people arrested including six UW students during Badger game
MADISON, Wis. — UW-Madison police made more arrests during Saturday’s football game than the Badgers had total rushing yards. And the police made 11 arrests. Police cited and ejected 10 pe...
Kyle Jones Oct 01, 2022

MPD: One driver killed, another hospitalized in crash on US 12
MADISON, Wis. — One driver was killed and another injured in a crash on US 12 Friday night. Madison police said the crash occurred just after 8 p.m. near County Highway AB. Two vehicles were inv...
Kyle Jones Oct 01, 2022

Beloit police: Child struck by vehicle near sports complex dies
BELOIT, Wis. — Beloit police are investigating after they said a child was hit by a vehicle Saturday. The child later died. Police said a four-year-old child was struck by a vehicle near the you...
Kyle Jones Oct 01, 2022

Madison police search for suspect in robbery near Manchester Park
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are searching for a suspect who they said punched and robbed a man near Manchester Park early Saturday. Police said the man was walking in the 3400 block of Manche...
Kyle Jones Oct 01, 2022