9.6% of new COVID-19 tests comes back positive as cases continue to increase
The positive percentage of new COVID-19 cases has increased more than two percentage points since Saturday afternoon.
Author: Sasha VanAllen
Ho-Chunk gaming employees test positive for COVID-19
The Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Health is investigating after multiple employees tested positive for COVID-19 Sunday, according to a Facebook post from Ho-Chunk Nation.
Madison police investigating armed robbery at McDonald’s
Madison police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a McDonald's Sunday morning.
MPD: Man arrested after firing gun during dispute with family member
Madison police were called following an domestic disturbance Saturday night in 1000 block of South Thompson Drive.
Man arrested on suspicion of 6th-offense OWI, police say
Police arrested a 43-year-old man Friday evening on suspicion of 6th-offense OWI.
Wisconsin confirms more than 800 new cases of Coronavirus
Wisconsin health officials have confirmed more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services website.
Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 Brewers season, officials say
Lorenzo Cain has just opted out of the 2020 MLB season following Saturday's night game being postponed, according to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Noah's Ark Waterpark closes due to employees testing positive for COVID-19
Noah's Ark Waterpark announced Saturday that the park is closed due to two employees testing positive for COVID-19.
Brewers and Cardinals game postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests
The Brewers and Cardinals game at Miller Park Saturday night has reportedly been postponed due to additional Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19.
Multiple callers reported shots fired near Leland Drive and Balsam Road
The Madison Police Department responded to their third confirmed shooting in the city Saturday morning.
Madison police investigates shots fired on city's south side
Madison police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened on the city's south side Saturday morning.
MPD: Woman shot while driving on John Nolen Drive
Madison police are investigating after a woman was shot near the 400 block of John Nolen Drive Saturday morning.
A longer mosquito season continues throughout the summer
As summer temperatures continue to increase, mosquito seasons are getting longer in much of the country, according to Climate Central.
Wisconsin musician Pat McCurdy set to perform virtual concert
August 15 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Wisconsin Union will present a live virtual performance by Milwaukee-based musician Pat McCurdy for the public to enjoy.
MPD investigating shots fired incident on city's east side
Madison police responded to reports of shots fired in the 500 Block of North Oak St. Friday evening.
Three people arrested following vehicle theft investigation, deputies say
The Portage Police Department arrested three people Friday night while investigating a motor vehicle theft from the City of Madison.
9.6% of new COVID-19 tests come back positive, 1 death reported
Wisconsin continues to see high single-day increases in the numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Dane County Farmers' Market adds walk-up component to Willow Island pick-ups
The Dane County Farmers' Market announced Saturday a new walk-up option for residents to buy directly from Wisconsin farmers and small food producers, according to a news release.
DeForest man arrested on suspicion of 7th-offense OWI
The Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post arrested a man on suspicion of seventh-offense OWI Saturday evening, according to a news release.
Man arrested along interstate on suspicion of 5th OWI
The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a man on suspicion of fifth offense OWI Saturday evening after an incident along the interstate.
Traffic stop leads to 3rd-offense OWI charge for Milwaukee man, sheriff says
Law enforcement officials with the Green County Sheriff's office arrested a man Sunday morning for third-offense OWI.
Jefferson County releases statement on the recent data backlog from PHMDC
Jefferson County Health Department released a statement Saturday afternoon saying ' The department is dedicated to keeping the public informed about the COVID-19 pandemic including providing accurate data and current guidelines.'
953 new COVID-19 tests come back positive as 13 more deaths confirmed
The number of confirmed cases in Wisconsin has slightly decrease since Friday, according to the Department of Health Services.
Juneau County advises residents not to drink its water
The village of Union Center are advising residents not to use the tap water for drinking and cooking, according to village's Facebook post.
