Category Archives: Local News
Fans energized by Badger football’s return to Camp Randall
MADISON, Wis. — The Badger faithful have been waiting a long time to “jump around”. It’s been 288 days since Wisconsin’s last home game, but gameday was finally back on S...
Sep 04, 2022
Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some s...
Sep 04, 2022
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held at Madison LaborFest
MADISON, Wis. — Madison residents celebrating Labor Day can protect themselves from COVID-19 at the same time. AMI will hold a free vaccine clinic during LaborFest on Monday. The clinic will be ...
Sep 03, 2022
Man dies in shootout with Milwaukee police; bystander hurt
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A man was killed by Milwaukee officers after he led them on a chase into a busy downtown bar district, then got out of his vehicle and opened fire on them, police said. One byst...
Sep 03, 2022
Roller derby team losing practice space, looking for new home
MADISON, Wis. – It’s been a Madison staple for decades, so for many, losing Fast Forward means saying goodbye to a place filled with memories. But for one team it also means worrying about...
Sep 03, 2022
‘We’re rather stymied’: Tenney Locks closure muddies waters for MSCR pontoons, boaters’ plans
MADISON, Wis.- If you were hoping to get the boat or pontoon out onto the Yahara River between Madison’s 2 lakes for one last summer ride — you’re out of luck. Dane County has closed...
Sep 02, 2022
Labor Day Weekend expected to be busy in downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. — The Labor Day Weekend is expected to be a busy one in downtown Madison, with the Badgers’ football home opener at Camp Randall, the annual Taste of Madison event and the Da...
Sep 02, 2022
WSUM’s Party in the Park festival returns
MADISON, Wis. — College radio station WSUM’s annual Party in the Park returned to James Madison Park on Friday. The student-produced free music festival featured a lineup of nine local art...
Sep 02, 2022
DATCP secretary visits lab tasked with making sure consumers get full value of purchases
MADISON, Wis. — The secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on Friday toured the Weights and Measures Laboratory tasked with making sure consumers are...
Sep 02, 2022
Democratic Socialists heading to the Wisconsin Assembly
MILWAUKEE — For the first time since the 1980s, Wisconsin will have Democratic Socialists in the state Capitol when Milwaukee sends two new legislators to the Assembly next year. Darrin Madison ...
Sep 02, 2022
