Category Archives: Local News
Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre’s pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years ...
Sep 25, 2022
Highway 213 back open south of Evansville following crash
EVANSVILLE, Wis. — Highway 213 is back open in both directions south of Evansville Saturday following a crash. The crash was reported at 1:40 p.m. near Townsend Road, and Highway 213 was closed ...
Sep 25, 2022
McFarland fundraisers ‘Walk 4 Water’ to support Uganda
MCFARLAND, Wis. — Volunteers in McFarland spent their Saturday walking to bring safe drinking water to Africa. The “Walk 4 Water” event was put on by the McFarland Lutheran Church an...
Sep 25, 2022
Bicyclists cap ride off with taco dinner ahead of Forward Madison match
MADISON, Wis. — Bicyclists were treated to a meal after an afternoon of pedaling Saturday, as they got ready to cheer on Forward Madison FC. The Flamingos teamed up with Trek Bicycle to hold a f...
Sep 25, 2022
Cheers! Sun Prairie hosts sixth annual Fall Beer Taste
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Businesses across Sun Prairie gave patrons a sip of all the area has to offer Saturday during the sixth annual Fall Beer Taste. Over 20 businesses handed out three-ounce samp...
Sep 25, 2022
New Glarus Oktoberfest attracts thousands, great beer and tradition lead the event
MADISON, Wis. — Every fall, New Glarus hosts one of the premiere Oktoberfests in the region. The celebration brings in people from all over, featuring, beer, music and more. When people think of...
Sep 24, 2022
None injured in fire at business north of Madison
MADISON, Wis. — A fire at a business north of Madison prompted a large emergency response Saturday. Crews from Sun Prairie, DeForest, Waunakee, Marshall, Madison and Cottage Grove were sent to t...
Sep 24, 2022
Latino Academy vaccination clinic aims to help to expand vaccine access
MADISON, Wis. — The Latino Academy of Workforce Development held a vaccination clinic on Saturday to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations including the new bivalent booster. Dr. Waldely Pirona with ...
Sep 24, 2022
Madison police investigate crashed vehicle hit by gunfire
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating a shots fired incident after finding a crashed vehicle with bullet holes. Around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, police were in the area of Stoughton Ro...
Sep 24, 2022
Bureaucracy is a barrier as Wisconsin cities try to curb deadly driving on urban highways
By Jonah Chester WPR/Wisconsin Watch Tristain Thomas remembers seeing plenty of reckless driving while living along Milwaukee’s West Fond du Lac Avenue during his childhood. A police officer wou...
Sep 24, 2022
