How the Biden administration will affect state and local climate efforts
As President Biden moves to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement a UW-Madison professor believes it will help state and local climate change initiatives.
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Biden issues slew of pandemic initiatives to improve vaccine distribution, expand testing and reopen schools
President Joe Biden's first full day in office Thursday will focus on getting the Covid-19 pandemic under control, rolling out his national strategy that includes several executive actions related to vaccinations and testing in hopes of moving the federal response in a different direction.
UW-Madison officials discuss new COVID testing requirements ahead of spring semester
Undergraduate students living in certain areas downtown will be required to be tested twice per week using a new saliva testing method, and access to university buildings will be restricted to those who can prove they are up-to-date on their tests and have not tested positive.
Madison's meals for the modifiers
Whether you’re sticking to plant-based cuisine, avoiding gluten, cutting out dairy or trying to live a healthier lifestyle in 2021, this is your go-to guide to alternative eating in the city.
Whether you’re sticking to plant-based cuisine, avoiding gluten, cutting out dairy or trying to live a healthier lifestyle in 2021, this is your go-to guide to alternative eating in the city.
Belleville man arrested following high-speed chase in multiple communities, police say
A man, accused of tailgating vehicles and leading police on a high speed chase through multiple communities was arrested Wednesday night after his truck became stuck in a field police said.
Alert Days in the forecast -Haddie
Two Alert Days have been added to the forecast for potential snow accumulation and impacts to travel.
NBA postpones Friday's game between Bucks, Wizards
The Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to host the Washington Wizards on Friday, but that game is no longer happening.
Waunakee woman arrested on suspicion of 4th OWI
Police arrested a Waunakee woman following a crash in Middleton early Wednesday morning, officials said.
Military helicopter crash kills 3 in training exercise in New York
Three National Guard members on a routine training flight have been killed in a helicopter crash in a western New York town.
Grocery workers, bus drivers, inmates among latest recommendations for vaccine eligibility
SDMAC to review vaccine subcommittee recommendations
COVID-19 vaccine demand exceeds supply, but a state committee of experts is moving closer to settling on who they say should be eligible for vaccines next.
Senate confirms Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, the first Biden Cabinet nominee confirmed
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's first Cabinet nominee Wednesday evening, voting to approve his pick for director of national intelligence, Avril Haines, on his first day in office.
Nursing home staffer says nearly a dozen have left since employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A requirement forcing staff to choose between the COVID-19 vaccination and their job has forced nearly a dozen employees out of Rock Haven nursing home, according to staff member Michelle Lynch.
Biden's 'unity' message gets support from Wisconsin's delegation, executive order draws criticism
President Joe Biden’s message of unity during his inauguration speech is getting support from Wisconsin’s congressional delegation. Some Republicans spoke out against some of the moves Biden made on his first day in office, namely signing an executive order to stop the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
Biden says Trump left him a 'very generous letter' before departing White House
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that former President Donald Trump left him a "very generous letter" before departing the White House.
Medical examiner releases name of Blanchardville man killed in I-94 crash
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has released the name of the Blanchardville man who died in a crash on Interstate-94 early Wednesday morning.
Sen. Ballweg offering $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors
State Sen. Joan Ballweg is offering scholarships for qualifying high school seniors in her district for the 17th year in a row.
Teen accused of murdering newborn daughter asks for case to be moved to juvenile court
16-year-old Logan Kruckenberg-Anderson is currently being charged as an adult with first degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse.
Biden signs executive orders on climate, virus
President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders from the Oval Office hours after his inauguration.
Madison police find shell casings, vehicle with bullet holes following shots fired report on east side
Madison police are investigating a shooting on the city's east side Wednesday afternoon.
3 new Democratic senators sworn in, flipping control of the Senate
Vice President Kamala Harris formally swore in three new, barrier-breaking Democratic senators on Wednesday afternoon following her own inauguration, officially giving Democrats control of the Senate for the first time since they lost the chamber in the 2014 elections.
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce police reform package
Three lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reforming police use-of-force policies and investigations.
No dangerous protests in Madison during inauguration week, law enforcement remains prepared
Madison didn't see any dangerous protests this week, but state and local law enforcement were prepared anyway.
119 more hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 7-day positivity rate drops to 22.9%
More than 100 people in Wisconsin have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in the past day, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Read President Joe Biden's full inaugural address
"Together, we shall write an American story of hope, not fear; of unity, not division; of light, not darkness; a story of decency and dignity, love and healing, greatness and goodness."
