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Madison alder whose name appeared on leaked list of Oath Keepers members resigns
MADISON, Wis. — A Madison alder abruptly resigned his position Wednesday night, more than a week after his name appeared on a leaked list of members who had paid to be a part of the far-right gr...
Sep 14, 2022
Food service staffing shortages leaving Madison students, parents wanting more
MADISON, Wis. — Parents and district officials alike admit providing students in the Madison Metropolitan School District with satisfying lunches this year has been a challenge. At issue, distri...
Sep 14, 2022
Job fair connects Rock County residents with dozens of potential employers
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Job seekers in Rock County were able to speak with dozens of potential employers at an event in Janesville Wednesday afternoon. The in-person job fair at the Rock County Job C...
Sep 14, 2022
Groups hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic during Cap Times Idea Fest
MADISON, Wis. — SSM Health, Madison College and Neuhauser Pharmacy hosted a special COVID-19 Wednesday as part of the Capital Times’ 2022 Idea Fest. A limited number of the new bivalent CO...
Sep 14, 2022
Reality Check: How do Tim Michels’ views on abortion compare to Wisconsin?
MADISON, Wis. — There have been a handful of attack ads criticizing Tim Michels for his views on abortion, including one running in the Madison area, which contain some truth but need clarificat...
Sep 14, 2022
Parisi gives update on Dane County bike trail projects
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County Executive Joe Parisi on Wednesday gave an update on a number of bike and pedestrian trail projects that are planned across the county. The updates came at a Bike Dane...
Sep 14, 2022
‘A dream come true’: Habitat for Humanity of Dane County volunteers help single mom build her first home
MIDDLETON, Wis. – Latisha McKeown had never owned a home, but on Wednesday she came one step closer to saying goodbye to paying rent and trading it for a mortgage. At Springs Window Fashions in ...
Sep 14, 2022
Green Alert issued for missing NW Wisconsin veteran
COMSTOCK, Wis. — A statewide Green Alert has been issued for a northwestern Wisconsin veteran who has been missing for roughly a week. Michael Minteer, 58, of Comstock, was last seen around 6 p....
Sep 14, 2022
Former Cashton educator charged in connection to hit list
CASHTON, Wis. (WKBT) — A former Cashton educator charged in connection to a hit list has agreed to a plea deal. As News 8 Now first reported in July, investigators say Michelle Herricks wrote a ...
Sep 14, 2022
Medical examiner confirms identity of couple who died in Madison murder-suicide
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the couple who died in a murder-suicide in Madison over the weekend. Jason Wray and Jessica Wray, both 45, died as ...
Sep 14, 2022
