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
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
New at Noon – Blake Shelton “Minimum Wage”
On New Year’s Eve, the country superstar and “The Voice” coach, Blake Shelton, debuted his new song “Minimum Wage”, inspired by his love for fiancée Gwen Stefani, during NBC’s year-end special. The song, which features the lyric,
1/15/21 Day in the Country
1950 Born on this day in Bexar, Arkansas, was David Lynn Jones, country music singer-songwriter. Between 1987 and 1994, Jones released four studio albums. His highest charting single, “Bonnie Jean (Little Sister),” peaked at #10 in 1987.
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