Category Archives: Local News

Evers calls for $2 billion increase in public school funding
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday called for spending nearly $2 billion more on public K-12 schools — a plan derided by Republicans that was released nine weeks before the el...
Rayos Syndication User Sep 06, 2022

UW Health opens new transplant clinic at University Hospital
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health unveiled a brand-new transplant clinic at University Hospital on Tuesday. The Pleasant T. Rowland Transplant Clinic is a 10,000-square-foot space situated near the hosp...
Kyle Jones Sep 06, 2022

Tuesday Morning Sprint
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Shelby Evans Sep 06, 2022

UW Health nurses to go on strike as push for union continues
MADISON, Wis. — After three years of fighting to unionize, UW Nurses are going on strike. The strike will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, and run through Friday, September 16th at 7 a....
Andrew Bandstra Sep 06, 2022

Police: Two people stabbed in early morning attack in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Two people were stabbed in an early morning attack in Sun Prairie Tuesday, police said. Officers were sent to a home on Jones Street just before 3 a.m. after someone called 9...
Shane Hogan Sep 06, 2022

In the 608: First Day for Sun Prairie Schools
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Tuesday, September 6th marks the first day of school for the Sun Prairie Area School District. This also marks the start of classes at the brand new Sun Prairie West High Sch...
Josh Spreiter Sep 06, 2022

Chicago man drowns in Wisconsin River
DELL PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 34-year-old Chicago man drowned Sunday in the Wisconsin River just north of Wisconsin Dells. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office say they received a 911 ...
Aaron Polevoi Sep 05, 2022

Circle of Hands, Inc. brings free lunch to Brittingham Park
A free lunch was available Monday at Brittingham Park for anyone in need. Organizers with Circle of Hands, Inc. grilled and smoked ribs for their annual benefit picnic for the homeless. Those who stop...
Site staff Sep 05, 2022

LaborFest returns after two-year hiatus
MADISON – Another event has returned to the capital city after taking a pause during the pandemic. On Monday afternoon, LaborFest ended its two-year hiatus, as hundreds showed up to enjoy live m...
McKenna Alexander Sep 05, 2022

I-39 South open after car fire outside of Portage
PORTAGE, Wis. — The right lane of I-39 southbound near Portage is back open after a vehicle fire. Traffic is slowed near Highway 33 because of the fire. Footage from the scene showed an ambulanc...
Kyle Jones Sep 05, 2022