No. 2 Badgers blank top-ranked Gophers in women’s hockey
The second-ranked Wisconsin women’s hockey team earned a statement win on Friday afternoon, blanking the top-ranked Minnesota Gophers 5-0 at LaBahn Arena. Sophie Shirley, Dara Greig, Britta Curl, Daryl Watts and Makenna Webster each scored for the
Evers responds to news there’s no federal vaccine reserve
The federal government’s reserve of coronavirus vaccine has turned out to be nonexistent. Governor Tony Evers addressed the issue, during a Friday media conference call. “Our ability to move more quickly is based upon getting vaccines from
Fitzgerald stops short of blaming Trump for inciting violence
Wisconsin congressman Scott Fitzgerald won’t blame Donald Trump for inciting the crowd that stormed into the US Capitol last week, an episode resulted in the deaths of 5 people. “It’s just hard for me to believe right
State will launch mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams next week
The state Department of Health Services plans to launch mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams, starting next week. The Mobile Vaccination Program is to roll out on Tuesday, with nine teams, and will expand in later phases of vaccine
Brewers avoid arbitration hearings with Hader, Woodruff
The Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration hearings by agreeing to one-year deals with reliever Josh Hader and top starter Brandon Woodruff on Friday. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Hader’s deal will pay him $6.675 million for
DHS says MercyHealth should have returned unused vaccine instead of moving on to teachers
The State Department of Health Services says MercyHealth should have known better than to start vaccinating teacher against COVID-19 next week. Department of Health Services Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk says if Mercy was finished vaccinating
Wisconsin’s hockey game vs. ASU Friday night postponed
The Wisconsin Badger men’s hockey game against Arizona State on Friday night is being postponed. The decision was mutually agreed upon by both teams due to health and safety concerns in the ASU program. The Badgers practiced
Madison police stepping up their presence in response to security concerns
Madison area law enforcement agencies are increasing their presence through next Wednesday, although they’ve not heard of any specific threats. “Because of the larger national intelligence picture, and out of an abundance of caution, we will continue
State Supreme Court skeptical of request to change rules and decide redistricting
Conservative groups want the Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear redistricting lawsuits, rather than federal judges. During a hearing on Thursday, Chief Justice Patience Roggensack expressed skepticism as to whether that’s an appropriate role for the court. “We
Fire destroys garage in Beloit
Beloit firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze on the city’s east side. Firefighters were called to a residence on Wren Drive about 10:00 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters say the garage was engulfed in flames. The garage and two vehicles