Category Archives: Local News
In the 608: How a Wisconsin group is raising awareness for dyslexia
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis. – Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability which results in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. That’s what has the ...
Sep 28, 2022
Middleton referendum asks residents to approve tax increase to address staffing shortage
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Middleton hopes to combat a city-wide staffing shortage with a first-of-its-kind referendum on the ballot this November, but residents will need to cover the cost with higher p...
Sep 27, 2022
Hearing set for next month as Vos fights subpoena from Jan. 6 committee over Trump phone call
MILWAUKEE — A hearing has been scheduled for late next month in federal court as Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fights a subpoena to testify before the House committee investigating ...
Sep 27, 2022
Milwaukee Police Association endorses Johnson in US Senate race
MADISON, Wis. — The union that represents rank-and-file Milwaukee police officers gave its support to incumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson as he faces challenger Mandela Barnes in the Nov. 8 el...
Sep 27, 2022
Madison resident stranded in Florida as Hurricane Ian approaches
MADISON, Wis. — Roderick Ritcherson was looking forward to a trip to the Florida Keys with his mother, his kids and his grandkids. But that trip turned sour as Hurricane Ian grew closer. “...
Sep 27, 2022
700-mile bike tour for transplant support finishes in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – Ten cyclists committed to raising awareness for a good cause ended a 700-mile journey in Madison Tuesday. The group of cancer survivors, bone marrow donors, and hopeful transplan...
Sep 27, 2022
Evers meets with student supporters in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — With six weeks left before the Nov. 8 general election, Gov. Tony Evers met with student supporters in downtown Madison Tuesday evening to urge them to show up at the polls. Duri...
Sep 27, 2022
Von Maur to open at West Towne Mall next month
MADISON, Wis. — The Von Maur department store at West Towne Mall is set to open next month. According to the company’s website, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 1...
Sep 27, 2022
Traffic changes start Wednesday in area near Blair Street, East Washington Avenue
MADISON, Wis. — Drivers will see a number of changes near Blair Street and East Washington Avenue beginning Wednesday as construction in the area moves ahead. The latest traffic switch, which is...
Sep 27, 2022
Local leaders push Biden to take executive action on pollution
MADISON, Wis. — Local officials on Tuesday called on the Biden Administration to do more about pollution. Speaking outside the Wisconsin State Capitol, the group applauded President Joe Biden&rs...
Sep 27, 2022
