Category Archives: Local News
Janesville Police annual report shows traffic deaths nearly tripled in 2021
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police are setting new goals for public safety in a place that affects just about everyone. Newly released this week, the department’s annual report highlight...
Aug 24, 2022
YMCA of Dane County: ‘We had no other options’ to avoid putting some after-school programs on hiatus
MADISON, Wis. — After the YMCA of Dane County told parents it won’t be able to staff some programs when classes resume, the executive director of the West Branch says it’s difficult ...
Aug 24, 2022
Democrats continue to push GOP to release opioid funds
MADISON, Wis. — Democrats, including the state’s attorney general and members of the powerful budget-writing committee, pushed Republican lawmakers to quickly release funds the state plann...
Aug 24, 2022
Jacob Blake’s uncle alleges Wisconsin deputies tortured him
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An uncle of Jacob Blake filed a federal lawsuit alleging sheriff’s deputies in Wisconsin unjustly arrested and tortured him during a protest over the 2020 Kenosha police s...
Aug 24, 2022
Grade A dairy products judged at Madison College amid World Dairy Expo
MADISON, Wis. — Wednesday was milk, cottage cheese, yogurt and sour cream day at the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest at Madison College. Judging for those Grade A dairy produ...
Aug 24, 2022
Beloit couple indicted on multiple federal drug charges
MADISON, Wis. — A Beloit couple is facing federal drug charges stemming from allegations they conspired together to sell and distribute drugs in the fall of 2021. Depronce Burnett, 38, and Domin...
Aug 24, 2022
‘It’s the right thing to do’: MercyHealth South hosts community giveaway day
JANESVILLE, Wis. — MercyHealth spent part of Wednesday giving back to members of the community at their South clinic who need a little extra assistance. The clinic hosted a giveaway yard sale, w...
Aug 24, 2022
Showing support: Wisconsin groups continue aiding Ukrainian refugees as war reaches six month mark
MADISON, Wis. — As Ukraine marks six months since Russia began its invasion, groups in Wisconsin are continuing to do what they can to support the eastern European country. Wednesday is the anni...
Aug 24, 2022
Evansville man charged with possessing child porn, posting it on social media
EVANSVILLE, Wis. — An Evansville man is accused of distributing and possessing child pornography. Brandon Grazioso, 22, was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on three counts of distribu...
Aug 24, 2022
Verona man arrested following suspected overdose death of Monroe man, police say
MONROE, Wis. — Police in Monroe arrested a 32-year-old Verona man Tuesday following another man’s suspected overdose death earlier that day, the city’s police chief said Wednesday. I...
Aug 24, 2022
