Category Archives: Local News
Dubuque mother arrested for near-drowning, 3 children with drugs in their systems
A Dubuque mother left two children unattended in the bathtub, leading to a near-drowning and severe brain injury for an infant. Court documents and an ensuing investigation showed that the infant and ...
Aug 29, 2022
Q&A: How an Indiana refinery fire might impact gas prices in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — A massive BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana remains offline on Monday, triggering the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to waive fuel sale rules this weekend in four states to a...
Aug 29, 2022
Galena council denies proposal for downtown food trucks
Galena City Council members rejected a proposal from Galena Downtown Business Association to bring food trucks to the city's downtown area on certain weekdays. The council unanimously denied the assoc...
Aug 29, 2022
Wisconsin morning news anchor passes away suddenly
Click here for updates on this story WAUSAU, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A Wausau morning news anchor passed away suddenly over the weekend. WAOW announced Neena Pacholke died Saturday, Aug. 27. “T...
Aug 29, 2022
Fort McCoy locked down for ‘potential security concern’
FORT MCCOY, Wis. (WKBT) — Fort McCoy locked down briefly due to a security concern Sunday night. Officials at the installation said Fort McCoy Police were alerted to a potential security concern...
Aug 29, 2022
Gov. Evers says Biden is ‘welcome’ after earlier reports he asked president not to come to Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — President Joe Biden will travel to Milwaukee on Labor Day, a White House spokesperson confirmed Monday. A White House spokesperson said Biden will visit both Milwaukee and Pittsburgh...
Aug 29, 2022
Firefighters called after Madison resident strikes water line while drilling into wall
MADISON, Wis. — Firefighters were called to a downtown Madison apartment Sunday after a resident struck a water line. Officials said the occupants were trying to mount a TV and thought they had ...
Aug 29, 2022
Skydiver dies after crashing into pond in southeastern WI
STURTEVANT, Wis. (AP) — A skydiver practicing for a national competition has died after crashing into a pond in Racine County, sheriff’s officials said. The 36-year-old man from Tennessee ...
Aug 29, 2022
Man arrested for OWI, running from police on East Washington Ave.
MADISON, Wis. — A man was arrested Saturday after Madison police said he drove while intoxicated and ran from officers. Police said that the 59-year-old was driving 19 mph over the speed limit o...
Aug 29, 2022
Sun Prairie West High School marks grand opening with ribbon-cutting
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Classes at the new Sun Prairie West High School start next week, but the school held a grand opening Sunday. Community leaders, including Governor Tony Evers, were on hand fo...
Aug 29, 2022
