DOC's largest class of correctional officers of 2022 graduates, pointing to encouraging trend
MADISON, Wis. -- Graduates from the largest Wisconsin Department of Corrections class of the year got their badges Thursday, and they’re ready to…
Author: Braden Ross
'Not something that is sustainable': Dane Co. Sheriff responds to Black Caucus jail renovation plans
Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett is reacting to the new Jail Consolidation Plan proposed by the Black Caucus of the Dane County Board, and he’s not convinced it’s a good idea.
'That jail is like a setup': One man's experience in the oldest part of the Dane County Jail
MADISON, Wis. -- In March, Garrett Olson had just moved into his own apartment after being homeless for…
Dane County Board of Supervisors Black Caucus unveils new plan for Jail Consolidation Project
MADISON, Wis. -- The Black Caucus of the Dane County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday announced a new plan for the Dane…
New Dane County monkeypox clinics struggle to keep up with demand
MADISON, Wis. -- Public Health Madison and Dane County launched its new monkeypox vaccine clinics Monday, but PHMDC says it is having some trouble keeping…
LGBTQ+ community worries about monkeypox stigma
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced new expanded eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine, something one group in particular has been desperately waiting for. The shot will…
Police: Person who fled traffic stop near UW-Madison campus in custody
Incident prompted campus-wide alert asking people to avoid the area
MADISON, Wis. -- One person is in custody after police said they ran away from a traffic stop near the UW-Madison campus Tuesday night. In an incident report, the Madison Police Department said officers were attempting a traffic stop at…
Dane County gives details on 'Gift Cards for Guns' buyback event
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Sheriff's Office will give residents a chance to turn in unwanted or unused guns next month, no questions asked.…
Health officials combat 9-8-8 mental health hotline fears
MADISON, Wis. -- The new 9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Hotline launched just over a week ago and has already seen a 45% increase in calls nationwide compared to the week before the launch. The new number runs on the same…
A pregnancy, a phone call, a canceled appointment: A Wisconsin woman's abortion journey after Roe's overturn
MADISON, Wis. -- A positive pregnancy test comes with strong emotions: excitement, fear, confusion. For 24-year-old Nicole in June, it was shock. “I couldn’t believe it. I probably…
In wake of Uvalde shooting, Dane Co. parent raises concerns about daughter’s school safety plan
n the wake of the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas last month, Cottage Grove parent Mike Sokolowski checked in with his middle schooler about what her school was doing to prepare students for a similar event.
Tourism rebounding in Dane County, but still falls short of pre-pandemic levels
DANE COUNTY, Wis. -- New data finds tourism is rebounding in Dane County, but remains short of pre-pandemic levels. Tourism spending in the county…
Current Top Stories
First Warn Forecast
