At least 81 dead from COVID-19, more than 2,498 cases confirmed
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has reached 2,498, and at least 81 people have died from the disease.
Author: Logan Rude
Gov. Evers suspends in-person voting for Tuesday's election, prompts Republicans to ask court to block order
Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday that he will suspend in-person voting for Tuesday's spring election, prompting Republicans to ask the state Supreme Court to block the order.
Man crashes into parked SUV while driving drunk, police say
Police arrested a man Friday afternoon after he crashed into a parked SUV in the 3700 block of Hanover Street.
Man yells, waves gun at victim during road rage incident, police say
Police responded to a call on Aberg Avenue on Saturday afternoon after a driver reported that another driver pointed a gun at him during a road rage incident.
Dane County Jail inmate found unresponsive, revived with Naloxone
Deputies and jail nursing staff provided life-saving help to a 22-year-old inmate early Sunday morning after the man was found unresponsive on his bunk.
3rd Dane County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19
A third inmate at the Dane County Jail has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release.
Capitol reopens as legislature reconvenes for special session
The Wisconsin State Capitol building will be open Monday morning from 8 a.m. until one hour after the end of the state Legislature's special session.
Man arrested on suspicion of 6th-offense OWI, police say
Police arrested a 65-year-old man Sunday morning on suspicion of 6th-0ffense OWI.
COVID-19 deaths increase to 71, confirmed cases top 2,300
The number of confirmed deaths from COVID-19 has risen to 70 in Wisconsin, and there are now 2,295 confirmed cases in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin National Guard sets up mobile testing site to test seniors at Sunny Ridge Nursing Center
A team with the Wisconsin National Guard established a mobile testing site at a senior living facility in Sheboygan on Sunday morning.
Special legislative session for election adjourned until Monday
State legislators held a special session Saturday afternoon that came to a quick end with a gavel-in and gavel-out.
Wisconsin surpasses 2,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Wisconsin has surpassed 2,100 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the state's total to 2,126.
UWPD makes second arrest in double homicide investigation
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department announced Saturday morning that they have arrested a second suspect in connection to a double homicide.
2 hospitalized following North Paterson Street shooting, police say
Madison police are responding to a shooting in the 100 block of North Paterson Street, according to an incident report.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpass 1,600 in Wisconsin
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has surpassed 1,600.
Sen. Bernie Sanders urges Wisconsin to delay April 7 election
Sen. Bernie Sanders issued a statement Wednesday urging Wisconsin to delay its April 7 election.
MPD: Man hears his dog barking, finds teen snooping around in garage
Police responded Tuesday evening to an attempted burglary after a Bellgrove Lane resident found a teenager inside his garage.
Social Security benefits to be paid on time despite COVID-19 pandemic
Social Security benefits are expected to be paid on time despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to Commissioner of Social Security Andrew Saul.
Beloit offers free yard waste pickup in April to mitigate spread of COVID-19
City officials announced Tuesday that the Public Works Department is offering free yard waste collection in April to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Police investigating double homicide at UW Arboretum, ask public to avoid area
Police are investigating a double homicide that happened at the UW Arboretum on Monday night, according to UW Police Department Public Information Officer Marc Lovicott.
Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $1.5M in grants for projects to combat impacts of COVID-19
The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health announced Tuesday that it is launching a new funding group to help researchers and organizations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police investigate smash-and-grab burglary at U.S. Cellular
Police said a burglar ran off with multiple cell phones Saturday night after using a brick to break a window at the U.S. Cellular store on East Springs Drive.
Local organizations pack activity bags for elementary school kids
Three local organizations are teaming up to help provide activity bags for elementary school students in Beloit.
MFD suspends all burn permits amid COVID-19 pandemic
Fire officials with the Madison Fire Department announced Monday that they are suspending all burn permits in the city of Madison, town of Blooming Grove and village of Shorewood Hills effective immediately.
