Category Archives: Local News
Richland Center man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Wis. — A Richland Center man was seriously injured Thursday night after a motorcycle crash. Richland County Sheriff’s officials said the 38-year-old was traveling north ...
Sep 17, 2022
Residents displaced after fire at Beaver Dam home
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — The residents of a Beaver Dam home were displaced Friday after a fire. Crews were called to the 500 block of South Center Street just after 7 p.m. Smoke could be seen coming f...
Sep 17, 2022
Wisconsin’s French Island faces stark choices as PFAS water crisis lingers
By Bennet Goldstein Wisconsin Watch Jim Boisen and Margie Walker conceived of their single-story residence as a “forever home.” They moved in 1979 to Wisconsin’s French Island, an un...
Sep 17, 2022
Former teammates come together for barbecue before first-ever Sun Prairie crosstown football matchup
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Parents and fans in Sun Prairie witnessed the first-ever football game between the newly-split Sun Prairie East and Sun Prairie West high schools Friday night, but before tha...
Sep 16, 2022
‘It’s a really big loss’: Monona Grove community goes ‘Pink for Pyng’ in honor of teacher who died suddenly
MONONA, Wis. — Students and community members rallied together on Friday to honor a Monona Grove High School teacher who died suddenly earlier this week. Charles Pyng, a teacher and coach, died ...
Sep 16, 2022
Wisconsin DNR says hunters should review safety guidelines as hunting season approaches
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) — Saturday is the first day of archery and crossbow season, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding deer hunters that safety is a part of the fun. Out...
Sep 16, 2022
‘Absolutely not’: Republican Van Orden declines debate invitation, instead pushes for town hall forum
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The midterm election is less than two months away, and while having a debate between the candidates is a long-standing tradition in La Crosse, it may be coming to an end...
Sep 16, 2022
Historic Montello Theater reopens with new owners
MONTELLO, Wis. — A Marquette County community’s movie theater is back open, and the new owner and his family are throwing a big celebration. The Montello Theater had been closed since earl...
Sep 16, 2022
‘Be Kind’ mom who lost son to suicide partners with Sauk Prairie district on mental health push
SAUK CITY, Wis. – Good friends Jess Martin and Missy Kubly are partnering with the Sauk Prairie School District to take their “Be Kind” Campaign to the next level. After Martin lost ...
Sep 16, 2022
Expert weighs in on why DeSantis is campaigning for Michels
MADISON, Wis. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who made news this week for sending two planes of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, will campaign in Green Bay Sunday with Republican gubernatorial ...
Sep 16, 2022
