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Man Wanted in Madison and Eau Claire Arrested in Indiana
The search for a suspect wanted in Madison and Eau Claire ended with the arrest of Jerome Jacobs Jr. in Gary, Indiana. The U.S. Marshals announced yesterday that Jacobs, wanted in connection with a shooting in Madison, was captured. Madison Police allege Jacobs fired nearly 20 shots at his children’s...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Most Wisconsin lawsuit ever: Woman settles with Fiserv, Bucks after slipping on cheese sauce
A lawsuit against Fiserv Forum and the Deer District brought by a Hales Corners woman who was injured during a Milwaukee Bucks game has been settled. Pascha Duncan, now 48, attended a Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on March 19, 2019, and slipped on melted nacho cheese sauce....
Home Talent League: Verona sneaks by Hollandale to extend win streak to 67
Verona survived a scare, but clipped Hollandale 3-2 in a walk-off win on Sunday, July 14, at Stampfl Field. With two wins, Verona improved to 11-0 in the Home Talent Sunday League before a showdown of unbeatens against Dodgeville for the Western Section regular season championship and a No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The Cavaliers have won 67 straight games combined in the HTL Sunday and Night leagues.
Seven from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows
Seven individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the 2024-25 cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are:. Virginia Downing, PhD candidate, Department of Educational Policy Studies. Amanda Fowler, PhD student, Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Shamya Karumbaiah, assistant professor, Department of Educational Psychology and...
Boys basketball: Vaughn Karvala, state’s No. 1 player, relishes offers from Marquette, Wisconsin
It’s been a busy, but good summer for Vaughn Karvala. In June, the Oregon junior and basketball standout received a scholarship offer from Marquette. Later in the month, Karvala announced on social media that he received an offer from Wisconsin. “I feel like what I’m doing is definitely working...
Wisconsin top class of 2025 CB target hints at flipping commitment from SMU
Class of 2025 cornerback Zay Gentry hinted at flipping his commitment from SMU to Wisconsin in his recent Instagram story on Tuesday. Gentry reposted the graphic of fellow 2025 CB Jahmare Washington committing to Wisconsin back in early June. It could be smoke and mirrors, or it could be a further indication that Gentry could be following suit in the next few weeks.
A Wisconsin delegate reacts to the rest of the world in seeing Milwaukee – Wisconsin’s Afternoon News
From Florida, to New York across the way to California, and across many oceans, there are delegates in downtown Milwaukee seeing our city for the very first time. Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure caught up with one local delegate, Kathy Broghammer to gather her thoughts on what she has seen thus far, and what has made her so excited for many other discovering this great state for the first time.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Wisconsin edition of 'Top Chef' earns 3 Emmy nominations; 'The Bear,' 'Shogun' lead field
The recently concluded season of "Top Chef" — set mostly in Wisconsin, and with Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs as one of the finalists — received three Primetime Emmy nominations Wednesday, including for outstanding reality competition show and for outstanding host of a reality or reality competition program, for Kristen Kish in her debut season.
Department of Corrections in negotiations for third party review to address mounting concerns
Formerly incarcerated people, former staff and parents of people being held in Wisconsin prisons are awaiting a third party review of the Department of Corrections as concerns mount about neglect and mistreatment. Last week, members of the public made their case for change at a hearing of the Assembly Committee...
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