Positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests reaches 3.9% as nearly 200 new cases confirmed
The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests has increased to 3.9% as of Monday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Would-be robber grabbed woman, demanded money at Warner Park, police say
A woman was robbed at Warner Park while walking on a bike path Sunday afternoon, according to an incident report.
Passenger killed in motorcycle crash, driver arrested on suspicion of homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle
One person was killed Saturday after the passenger of a motorcycle was ejected during a crash in the 100 block of County Highway Z.
Madison police pull over vehicle with partially covered plate, arrest teen passenger on warrant
Teenager in custody over warrant after traffic stop related to covered plate, report says
Madison police stopped a vehicle on the city's west side Sunday night because the plate was partially covered, a tactic police say is used by people potentially involved in criminal activities, according to a news release Monday.
Police respond to multiple break-ins, reports of looting across Madison as downtown demonstration turns violent
Looters broke into several businesses across Madison Sunday night into Monday morning, according to the city's police department.
Romanski appointed head of Wisconsin agriculture department
Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Randy Romanski as secretary of the state agriculture department.
Man robs E. Johnson St. liquor store while claiming to be armed, police say
A man reportedly robbed Cork N' Bottle on Sunday afternoon, claiming he was armed.
Man claiming to be armed robs Pinkus McBride
A downtown Madison convenience store was robbed Friday night by a masked man, police said.
Key Wisconsin races for November coming into focus
Key races are coming into clearer focus, with candidates for office in Wisconsin facing a Monday deadline to submit nomination papers.
Protesters march through Madison following weekend of civil unrest
Leaders from local groups Freedom Inc. and Urban Triage hold a press conference outside of the Madison Police Department building in downtown Madison.
Woman attacked, punched, robbed during attempted sexual assault, police say
A man attacked a Madison woman on the city's west side Friday night, police said.
Red Cross to host blood drive in honor of Highland man, brother of News 3 Now anchor who was killed in car crash
The American Red Cross is hosting a pair of blood drive in mid-June in memory of Levi Linscheid, a Highland man who was killed in a one-vehicle crash in October 2019.
Near record heat and strong storms around the corner -Dana
Tuesday is now an Alert Day. Near record heat is expected to take hold of the area with day time highs in the low 90s. Heat indices will be into the mid and upper 90s. Strong storms are also expected…
Man accidentally shoots himself in leg during downtown unrest, police say
Law enforcement officials responded to shots fired near the Fairchild parking ramp around 2:12 a.m. as chaos continued in downtown Madison.
New fundraising goal: Michael Johnson calls for $200,000 after second night of State St looting
The CEO of Dane County’s Boys and Girls Club is asking to double his original goal to help downtown businesses hit by damage and looting after a second night of violence in Madison.
Overture Center sustains significant damage from hit-and-run crash, graffiti, vandalism over weekend
Overture Center for the Arts sustained significant damage to the building on Friday and Saturday nights, according to a release.
City of Whitewater creates COVID-19 reopening plan
The city of Whitewater created a reopening plan including phases to reopen facilities and programs.
Commercial fire in Beloit under investigation after being determined suspicious, police say
The Town of Beloit Fire and Police departments were dispatched to a commercial fire at 2920 Prairie Ave. Sunday at 11:24 p.m.
Candidates file to run for Congress, Wisconsin Legislature
The ballot will be largely set for fall elections in Wisconsin after Monday, the filing deadline for candidates running for Congress, the state Legislature and a host of local offices.
Masses reopen in Milwaukee despite bans of big gatherings
The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee reopened Mass to the public over the weekend in many city churches, despite an order that still bans gatherings of more than 10 people.
More damage to State Street businesses, several stores to temporarily close
Several businesses in downtown Madison will remain closed on Monday following a weekend of violent demonstrations along the city's popular walking mall.
Taste of Madison canceled amid coronavirus concerns
The 2020 edition of Taste of Madison is now canceled.
Man shot by Watertown officer during traffic stop
Authorities are investigating after an officer shot a man in Watertown on Sunday night.
