'It happened really fast': Audio of call to dispatch details woman’s report of being set on fire
A woman who reported a group of men tried to set her on fire last month in Madison said the incident "happened really fast," according to the 911 call she made to report the crime.
Gov. Evers announces nonpartisan commission tasked with drawing impartial electoral maps
Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday a new nonpartisan commission tasked with drawing impartial electoral maps in 2021, following the 2020 census.
Preliminary autopsy shows girl whose body was found in Sauk County likely died by suicide, police say
Officials said a preliminary autopsy found that a Baraboo girl whose body was found in Sauk County after an Amber Alert this week likely died by suicide.
Strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible this evening - Gary
An Alert Day is in the forecast for this evening. Thunderstorms are likely this evening, some of which could be strong to severe and produce high winds and heavy rainfall. A severe thunderstorm watch is now out for areas…
77-year-old woman mugged in Walgreen’s parking lot
Madison police said a 77-year-old woman was mugged and nearly carjacked around 8:45 Thursday morning at the Walgreen’s on Cottage Grove Road.
Big Ten announces conference-only competition for all fall sports
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Big Ten Conference announced Thursday afternoon it will proceed with a conference-only football schedule for the 2020 season.
Wisconsin sets new record for highest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin has set a new record for the number of new coronavirus cases confirmed in a single day, according to data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
UW-Madison students start petition asking for one-credit in-person course to protect international students
University of Wisconsin -- Madison students started two petitions online in a call for action from Chancellor Rebecca Blank to implement a one-credit in-person course to protect international students from having to leave the country.
Police find missing man's unoccupied vehicle; seek public's help finding him
Officials in Janesville are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of Southern Wisconsin -Chris
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued Thursday for areas west of Madison until 7 p.m.
Forward Madison FC temporarily relocating to Wauwatosa due to Dane County public health restrictions
USL League One is expected to return July 18, but Forward Madison FC is not allowed to host games at Breese Stevens Field due to public health restrictions.
Madison man indicted on federal extortion charges
A Madison man, accused of making threats against area businesses, was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on two counts of extortion.
How your next doctor’s appointment might be impacted by the COVID-19 uptick
With a recent surge in cases across Wisconsin, you might be wondering whether it’s safe for you to keep your next in-person doctor’s appointment. The question is a valid one. The Department of Health Services says only about 21 percent…
1 injured in Fitchburg crash involving motorcycle, bicycle, dispatchers say
One person was taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a crash involving a motorcycle and bicycle, according to Dane County dispatchers.
‘Republicans are going to continue working against me every chance they get’: Evers reacts to lame-duck laws court decision
The conservative-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld Republican-authored lame-duck laws that curtailed the powers of the incoming Democratic attorney general.
Petition filed to recall Madison's mayor, unrest cited
A petition has been filed to recall Madison’s mayor by a resident who says she didn’t do enough to protect the city during recent civil unrest.
