Category Archives: Local News
Many GOP appointees with expired terms still on state boards
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Three members of the state board that oversees Wisconsin’s technical colleges and who were appointed by former Republican Gov. Scott Walker have refused to step...
Sep 29, 2022
La Crosse Distilling Co. signs deal with Green Bay Packers to sell products at Lambeau Field
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Fans at future Packer games will get to enjoy products made in western Wisconsin. Staff at La Crosse Distilling Company announced Thursday they have signed a 3-year multifacet...
Sep 29, 2022
Meet the Pets of the Week: Orla, Saoirse and Aoife
This week’s Pets of the Week — Orla, Saoirse and Aoife — are all rabbits who enjoy spending time with other rabbits and enjoy nibbling on veggies. The rabbits are siblings but do not...
Sep 29, 2022
9-year-old killed in Janesville after being hit by vehicle
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A 9-year-old boy was killed in Janesville on Wednesday after a driver hit them with a vehicle, police confirmed. According to an alert from the Janesville Police Department, t...
Sep 29, 2022
Teen charged in Dryden Drive shooting bound over for trial
MADISON, Wis. — A teen charged in a shooting that injured two others on Madison’s north side in June was bound over for trial Thursday. Jamari Mondie, 19, faces two counts of attempted fir...
Sep 29, 2022
Here’s how you can help those affected by Hurricane Ian
MADISON, Wis. — As Hurricane Ian is downgraded to a tropical storm and starts to leave Florida, millions are still without power while emergency crews begin to assess the damage. President Joe B...
Sep 29, 2022
Planning to vote on Election Day? Make sure you have one of these forms of ID
MADISON, Wis. — Voting in Wisconsin requires a photo ID, which means voters have just over a month to make sure they have an acceptable form available before casting their vote on Election Day. ...
Sep 29, 2022
Ginni Thomas, who contacted Wisconsin lawmakers, appears for interview with Jan. 6 panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, appeared on Thursday for a voluntary interview with the House pane...
Sep 29, 2022
Madison police say they are being ‘inundated’ with reports of rent scams
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they are currently being ‘inundated’ with fraud complaints about rental scams across the city. The department said Thursday morning that they have ...
Sep 29, 2022
Firefighters called to fraternity house for fire pit still smoldering on deck
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Fire Department says a fraternity house downtown was damaged after an unattended fire pit continued to burn. Firefighters were sent to the house at 12 Langdon Street ...
Sep 29, 2022
