Police: 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash on WIS 19 in Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie police said one person has died following a crash that involved two cars and two pedestrians.
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Lawsuit challenges Dane County's public health order banning indoor gatherings
A lawsuit that was filed in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court on Monday looks to overturn the gathering ban and restrictions recently put into place by Public Health Madison and Dane County.
Police: 8 injured in Wisconsin mall shooting; suspect sought
Wauwatosa police believe a shooting at Mayfair Mall that left seven adults injured and hospitalized one teen was not a random act.
Gov. Evers announces new public health emergency, extends statewide mask mandate
In an attempt to reduce hospital bed and staff shortages throughout Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers declared a new public health emergency Friday and has extended the statewide mask requirement.
State COVID-19 death toll surpasses 3K
More than 3,000 people in Wisconsin have died of COVID-19 complications since the start of the pandemic, according to state and county health officials.
Kenosha shooting suspect Kyle Rittenhouse posts $2 million bail
Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen accused in the fatal shooting of two people in August during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was released from custody after posting $2 million in bail, according to the county's sheriff's department.
81 more COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Wisconsin; all but one county ranked 'critically high' for disease spread
More than 80 Wisconsinites have died of coronavirus complications since Wednesday afternoon, according to the latest data from state and county health officials.
Twenty-two additional Dane Co. Jail inmates test positive for COVID-19
An additional 22 inmates in the Dane County Public Safety Building have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the jail's total number of confirmed cases to 38.
Sun Prairie police: Gun that 16-year-old accidentally shot himself with was stolen from vehicle
The gun used in an accidental shooting that hospitalized a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head was stolen from a vehicle, according to the Sun Prairie Police Department.
Highway 23 near Dodgeville back open after Thursday morning crash
All lanes of Highway 23 in Iowa County are now open Thursday morning after a crash closed it earlier in the day.
Janesville School Board approves pivoting middle, high schools to virtual learning
The Janesville School District's middle and high schools will pivot to all-virtual instruction after the school board approved the change during a meeting Wednesday night.
More than 8K new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin; 7-day positivity rate remains high
Over 8,000 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed throughout Wisconsin in the past day, according to state and county health officials.
Gov. Evers to reissue mask mandate, order State of Emergency
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday that he will be reissuing a statewide mask mandate and a State of Emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump campaign files for recount in Dane, Milwaukee counties
President Donald Trump's campaign has submitted a partial recount petition to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
Trump campaign wires $3M to WEC, plans to file for recount in Dane, Milwaukee counties
The Trump campaign announced Wednesday morning plans to file for a recount in Dane and Milwaukee counties.
Wednesday morning crash closes northbound lanes of I-39 near Beloit
BELOIT, Wis. - The northbound lanes of I-39/90 near Beloit are closed after an early morning crash. According to WISDOT, the crash happened around 7 a.m at mile marker 184. The State Patrol says there were no injuries. The interstate…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine 95% effective with no health concerns, will seek emergency authorization
Pfizer says that more interim results from its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study suggest the shots are 95% effective and that the vaccine protects older people most at risk of dying from COVID-19.
Wauwatosa police officer who shot, killed 17-year-old at mall to resign
A Wauwatosa police officer involved in three fatal shootings will resign at the end of the month.
UW-Madison launches rapid COVID-19 testing site for students, employees
University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are opening a second rapid COVID-19 testing site at the Kohl Center on Wednesday.
COVID-19 deaths hit new high in Wisconsin, Evers releases bills
Deaths from the coronavirus in Wisconsin hit a new daily high as Gov. Tony Evers released a package of proposals to tackle the surging pandemic and health officials cautioned that even when a vaccine becomes available it will be months before most people receive it.
Dane Co. officials ban indoor gatherings, limit outdoor gatherings to 10 people
Dane County leaders announced a series of new restrictions and precautions Tuesday to combat the coronavirus that continues to surge throughout the state.
Thousands of new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin; 7-day positivity rate remains above 36%
The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin has reached a new high Monday, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Rock Co. moves back to Phase One of COVID-19 reopening plan
Rock County health officials announced Monday that the county is returning to Phase One of its reopening plan due to a high level of community spread of the coronavirus.
DA's office determines no criminal liability for Monona officer involved in death of Elliot Johnson
The Dane County District Attorney’s Office has determined there is no criminal liability for the officer involved in the death of a man following a Monona police chase.
