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.
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Appeals court refuses to block extended voting in Wisconsin
A federal appeals court has refused to block extended absentee voting deadlines for Wisconsin’s presidential primary.
Festa Italia canceled for 2020 in response to coronavirus pandemic
The Italian Workmen's Club of Madison has canceled Festa Italia 2020.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 1,900 in Wisconsin
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 1,900 in Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers calls special session to stop in-person voting, extend deadlines to May
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling for a special session to take up changes to the upcoming spring election amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Double homicide suspect was known to family, UW Police say
An 18-year-old suspect is facing multiple homicide charges for allegedly killing a couple at the UW Arboretum.
Judge rules Wisconsin clerks can't release results from Tuesday's election before April 13 absentee deadline
A Judge has ruled Wisconsin clerks can't release results from Tuesday's election before April 13 absentee deadline.
UWPD makes arrest in double homicide investigation
The University of Madison Police Department has arrested a Madison teenager on a tentative homicide charge.
DOJ identifies Janesville officer involved in last week's shooting; officer placed on administrative leave
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has identified the Janesville police officer who was involved in a shooting last week.
Judge won't delay Wisconsin election but extends voting
A federal judge has decided not to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary but will give people more time to file absentee ballots.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases exceed 1,700 in Wisconsin
There are now over 1,700 COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin.
2020 DNC in Milwaukee pushed back until August in response to coronavirus pandemic
The 2020 Democratic National Convention has been pushed back until mid-August in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
A record 6.6 million seek US jobless aid as layoffs mount
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, far exceeding a record high set just last week, a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
First positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Adams County
The first COVID-19 case was confirmed in Adams County on Wednesday.
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.
Madison doctor, husband victims of double homicide, family friends say
A Madison doctor and her husband are the victims of Tuesday's homicide at the UW Arboretum, according to close friends of the family.
Health officials confirm 3rd death in Dane County due to COVID-19
There are now three people in Dane County who have died as a result of COVID-19, according to health officials.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 surpass 1,600 in Wisconsin
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has surpassed 1,600.
Poll shows strong support for virus reaction in Wisconsin
A new poll shows broad support for the actions taken by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to close schools and businesses and limit gatherings to slow the spread of the disease.
Officials say body found in Milwaukee River is missing UW-Milwaukee student
Officials say a body found in the Milwaukee River on Monday is a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student who went missing in February.
2 more Dane County deputies test positive for COVID-19
Two more Dane County deputies have tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday.
First COVID-19 death confirmed in Rock County
Health officials have confirmed the first COVID-19 death in Rock County on Tuesday.
Positive COVID-19 cases reach 1,408 in Wisconsin; over 200 cases confirmed in Dane County
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has reached 1,408.
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.
