Category Archives: Local News

PHMDC now offering updated COVID booster appointments
MADISON, Wis. — The newly updated COVID-19 booster vaccines, which better protect against the Omicron variant, are now available in Dane County. Public Health Madison & Dane County announced...
Kyle Jones Sep 19, 2022

UW Health: Less than half of Wisconsinites got a flu vaccine last year
MADISON, Wis. — Less than half of Wisconsinites received a flu vaccine last year, UW Health said Monday. Typically about 50-55% of the state will get the vaccine from year to year, and last year...
Kyle Jones Sep 19, 2022

Wisconsin governor challenged to stop all inmate paroles
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels called Monday on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to halt all paroles in the state, even though a governor can’t unilaterally o...
Rayos Syndication User Sep 19, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Milwaukee Thursday
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Just over two weeks after President Biden visited Milwaukee, Vice President Kamala Harris will pay a visit to the Cream City. Harris is set to speak at the Democratic Attorneys...
Kyle Jones Sep 19, 2022

‘We’re trying to start this movement’: MAARCH marches for right to choose
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Abortion and Reproductive Rights Coalition for Health, or MAARCH, took the streets on Sunday, marching from UW’s Library Hall to the Capitol, seeking bodily aut...
Andrew Bandstra Sep 19, 2022

Police arrest suspect in incident at Vel Phillips Memorial High School
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police say they arrested a suspect after they set up a perimeter around Vel Phillips Memorial High School following the report of an armed robbery Monday morning. Madison...
Shelby Evans Sep 19, 2022

In the 608: ‘Skilled Trades Showcase’ preview
PORTAGE, Wis. – The Madison College Portage Enterprise Center is hosting a special event for students on Wednesday, September 21. It’s called the Skilled Trades Showcase. You can learn mor...
Josh Spreiter Sep 19, 2022

Police: Kenosha homeowner kills intruder after being attacked
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin homeowner fought with an intruder and eventually killed the assailant. Kenosha Police said the incident happened Friday evening after someone reported that a sus...
Rayos Syndication User Sep 18, 2022

Janesville woman last spoken to Saturday found safe
UPDATE: Police said Nichole was found safe Sunday JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police are searching for a woman who they said is missing. Police are concerned for her welfare. The family of Nic...
Kyle Jones Sep 18, 2022

Two hospitalized, driver arrested after truck rolls over in rural Green County
BROOKLYN, Wis. — Two people were hospitalized Saturday after a truck rolled over in rural Green County. Sheriff’s officials said a 23-year-old Evansville man was driving east on County Hig...
Kyle Jones Sep 18, 2022