DHS confirms South Africa variant of COVID-19 found in Wisconsin
A second variant strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been confirmed in Wisconsin.
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Sun Prairie assisted living facility residents allowed to return after gas leak evacuation
Residents of Faith Living Center were briefly evacuated Friday afternoon after elevated gas levels were detected.
Number of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19 surpasses all-time total of positive cases
There are now more people in Wisconsin who have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series than those who have tested positive for the virus.
'Light is certainly at the end of the tunnel': 1 million Wisconsinites have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
One million Wisconsinites have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Semi driver hospitalized following rollover crash in Monroe
A semi driver suffered injuries and had to be extricated from his truck Friday morning after it rolled over on County Highway N in Monroe.
SSM Health administers 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
SSM Health has officially administered 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
Man taken into custody in connection with Sun Prairie homicide
Sun Prairie police arrested a man Thursday in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine allows Dane Co. health officials move up date for teacher vaccinations
Public health officials in Dane County say the availability of a third COVID-19 vaccine is allowing them to move up plans to vaccinate teachers and other school staff at the Alliant Energy Center, with vaccinations beginning next week.
SSM Health to provide 1,200 doses of vaccine for MMSD staff
The school district announced the partnership Thursday morning.
Brewers to start season with 25% capacity allowed at American Family Field
Brewers fans will be in attendance at American Family Field on opening day this year.
Fort Atkinson police take suspect into custody after threat made to local business
One person has been taken into custody after a threat was made to a Fort Atkinson business Wednesday night.
Judge orders $2 million bond for man accused in Columbia Co. home invasion, homicide
Jason Kijewski of West Allis is being charged with first degree intentional homicide and burglary related to a home invasion and shooting death in the Town of Leeds in rural Columbia County in September 2019.
Criminal complaint details events leading up to random Columbia County home invasion, homicide
A West Allis man has been formally charged with intentional homicide and burglary nearly 18 months after a fatal shooting in Columbia County.
Madison hospitals ease visitor restrictions citing decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Starting Monday, UnityPoint Health ‒ Meriter, UW Health and SSM Health will allow one visitor for adult patients at hospitals and clinics.
Juvenile arrested in connection with Platteville attempted homicide
Platteville police have arrested a juvenile in connection with an attempted homicide that happened late last week.
Rock County moves to Phase 2 of reopening plan
Public health officials have announced Rock County will move to Phase 2 of its reopening plan.
Beloit police ask for public's help in solving burglary scheme caught on camera
The Beloit Police Department is looking for the public's help in solving a recent burglary that saw three people enter a home while a fourth distracted the victim.
Medical examiner identifies driver who crashed into Sun Prairie pizza restaurant
Officials say the man suffered a 'fatal medical event' prior to the crash
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man who died after crashing into a Sun Prairie pizza restaurant over the weekend.
Dane County to allow for larger indoor gatherings, more restaurant seating under new public health order
Dane County leaders continue to ease restrictions on gatherings under a new public health order that goes into effect later this month.
Wisconsin expected to receive first shipment of Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week
The state Department of Health Services has announced roughly 47,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Wisconsin next week.
MPD releases new surveillance photo of suspect who stole pregnant woman's SUV, hit her
Madison police have released another photo of the suspect who allegedly stole a pregnant woman's SUV outside a Kwik Trip on Sunday.
J.J. Watt signs with Arizona Cardinals
Wisconsin native and former Badger J.J. Watt posted a picture of him wearing an Arizona Cardinals shirt on Twitter Monday indicating he had signed with the Cardinals.
MMSD sports to remain on hold through April 4
The Madison Metropolitan School District said it will continue to put athletic competitions and events on hold through April 4.
SSM Health to start vaccinating some Dane County teachers early next week
Despite county health officials saying their plans to vaccinate teachers are being delayed by at least two weeks, SSM Health plans to start vaccinating teachers in Dane County early next week.
