Health officials say latest COVID-19 surge hasn’t peaked in Wisconsin
The latest surge of COVID-19 infections due to the highly contagious delta variant has not yet peaked in Wisconsin, state health officials said Wednesday.
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Richland School District to require masks starting Thursday
Students will be required to wear masks during school hours
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. -- Richland Center students will be required to wear masks during regular school hours, the Richland School District announced Wednesday. Students who are unable to wear a mask must provide a note from a medical provider. Students…
Two Afghan evacuees indicted for separate federal crimes at Fort McCoy
Two Afghan refugees are being charged with federal crimes for two separate alleged incidents at Fort McCoy.
Big Brothers Big Sisters hold 2021 Dream Big Gala
The event features live art and a silent auction
MADISON, Wis. -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is hosting the 2021 Dream Big Gala Thursday night. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at Breese Stevens Field.…
UW, WTCS announce credit transfer agreement
Students will be able to transfer at least 72 credits by next year
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin students will have an easier time transferring, after the UW System and the Wisconsin Technical College System announced a new credit transfer agreement Wednesday. Starting Sept. 1, the two systems will identify 72 core general education…
Monona Grove School District employees required to get COVID-19 vaccine by December
The district's school board met virtually Tuesday night to discuss the requirement and ultimately voted 4-1 in favor.
All lanes back open on Highway 11 westbound at I-39/90
All lanes are closed due to a disabled semi
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- All lanes are back open on Highway 11 westbound at I-39/90, after being blocked by a disabled semi. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation had estimated the closure would last two hours, but the scene was cleared in…
Oak Creek wins honor of best-tasting water in Wisconsin
Oak Creek has the best-tasting water in Wisconsin, according to a contest held at Monona Terrace on Wednesday.
Evers, Democrats look to repeal Personal Property Tax
New legislation would create a state aid payment for local governments
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers, along with State Senator Brad Pfaff and State Representative Robyn Vinning, introduced legislation Wednesday to repeal Wisconsin's personal property tax. The legislation would also create a new state aid payment, compensating local governments for…
UW System enrollment drops 1% for fall semester, per initial estimates
The University of Wisconsin System released an initial fall 2021 enrollment estimate on Wednesday of 163,708 students -- a 1% decrease compared to last fall based on initial first-day figures.
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Verona Area High School named Best Construction Project
The school's contractor also earned a Merit Award
VERONA, Wis. -- Verona Area High School was named one of the best construction projects of 2020, the Associated General Contractors of America announced Wednesday. The new school building cost $149 million and is about seven acres large. The project's…
Milton police searching for 3 armed robbery suspect who threatened residents with handguns, stole car
Police said the suspects were wearing jeans and zip-up hoodies, had their faces covered and wore blue latex gloves.
Avoca man arrested on multiple charges following chase
The suspect was arrested on drug related charges
BOSCOBEL, Wis. -- An Avoca man was arrested in Boscobel Tuesday, following a chase. The Grant County Sheriff's Office says police in Muscoda tried to stop Lemuel Anderson, 49, for traffic violations at 11:25 a.m. before Anderson fled the scene.…
Fort McCoy: MMR, chickenpox vaccination campaign for Afghan guests complete
Task Force McCoy announced its vaccination campaign to administer vaccinations to Afghan refugees at the base for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella -- or chickenpox -- is complete.
Wisconsin hunters urged to submit samples for CWD
With the archery hunting season just beginning and the nine-day gun hunting deer season starting Nov. 20, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials asked hunters to help them collect data to track the disease’s spread.
Mt. Horeb utilities crews temporarily fix issue responsible for repeat power outages
Over the past several weeks, some residents have experienced power outages, the most recent of which happened on Sunday, according to a village notice.
Parts of Southwest Commuter Path temporarily closing for resurfacing
Sections of the Southwest Path will be closed over the next two weeks for resurfacing.
Medical examiner identifies victim of deadly Penn Park shooting
Police said the victim died Sunday, nearly two weeks after he was shot.
Nominations open for Dane County veteran to receive free roof
A veteran in Dane County is going to receive a free roof. The question is, who?
Defense department shares photos of evacuee children learning English at Fort McCoy
The U.S. Department of Defense is sharing another look at what life is like inside Fort McCoy for the people who were evacuated from Afghanistan.
4 Madison businesses receiving grants through new Brewers Community Foundation program
Associated Bank and the Brewers Community Foundation announced a $100,000 program Wednesday to support minority, women and veteran owned businesses through the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation.
Portage woman killed in Sauk Co. car vs. dump truck crash
According to the Sauk County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday on State Highway 136 west of the intersection with Excelsior Drive.
Madison schools report hundreds of new COVID quarantines in last week
Hundreds more students and staff in Madison schools have had to quarantine in the last week due to close contacts with positive COVID cases in the last week, according to the Madison Metropolitan School District's latest coronavirus data update.
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