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Garlock will become a Badger
Middleton's Will Garlock has chosen to play college basketball for the University of Wisconsin./Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld. Middleton’s basketball program has produced a steady stream of college players in recent years. The Cardinals have never sent anyone straight from high school into a Power 5 conference, though. Will...
Apple AirTag helps locate stolen vehicle, two people arrested
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people were arrested after an Apple AirTag helped authorities find a stolen Dodge Caravan Wednesday night, The Dane County Sheriff’s Office reports. According to officials, deputies responded around 7:15 p.m. to a residence on Kinney Road in Pleasant Springs. Deputies learned that the vehicle’s...
One Person Injured in Accident In Iowa County
The Iowa County Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle crash on US Highway 151 near Exit 44 in the Township of Dodgeville Friday around 5:20pm. The Dodgeville Fire Department, Dodgeville EMS, and Iowa County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene. The occupant of the vehicle was evaluated at the scene and later transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment. SOS Road Rescue assisted in the removal of the vehicle.
PHMDC issues overdose spike alert after at least 10 people treated over last 48 hours
MADISON, Wis. -- Public Health Madison & Dane County on Thursday issued an Overdose Spike Alert, after at least 10 people were treated for suspected opioid overdose in the county over the last 48 hours.
Tweak to dog-bite law improves public safety
In our house, we call it Stella’s law. On April 16, with no discussion, the Madison Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance amendment to allow humane officers to require that dogs who bite other dogs or people be physically restrained when outside, lest their owners be fined up to $500. Last month, the Dane County Board passed a nearly identical amendment. Both are now in effect.
'Drugs are getting more dangerous': Dane County officials tracking spike in drug overdoses
MADISON, Wis. — Dane County health leaders issued a public warning Thursday after seeing an overdose spike in the county. Since Tuesday, at least 10 people received treatment at local hospitals for suspected opioid overdoses. First responders treated seven other people who reported unusual symptoms after using crack cocaine.
Rubo: How equitable technology transforms learning
Society has been dealing with a digital divide since the introduction of modern technology in the late 20th century. Schools with resources began to build computer labs filled with Macintosh Classic PCs. Students would learn to type and, if they finished their typing assignment early, try to survive on the Oregon Trail. Fast forward to today, where we have so many different personal devices, from PCs to laptops to Chromebooks, tablets, smart watches, and more.
Fraud Charges in Ridgeway
Officials in Iowa County received a report of fraud on West Keane Street in Ridgeway Thursday around 11am. Iowa County Sheriff’s Deputies responded and subsequently arrested 23 year old Juan De Jesus Hernandez Reyes of Ridgeway on a Probation Violation. Hernandez Reyes was taken to the Iowa County Jail where he currently remains in custody.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Virhada Holsteins
It's June Dairy Month in Wisconsin and FOX47 Local For You host Aaron Carreno is traveling across South Central Wisconsin meeting with local farmers to talk about their business, farming technology, and what viewers can do to help support them throughout the year. We met with Virgil Haag of Virhada...
Council in review: Agreement reached on sidewalk café ordinance, telecommuting policy, police bonuses
The City of Verona Common Council has reached an agreement on an ordinance that allows local businesses to apply for sidewalk café permits to serve food and beverages on portions of public sidewalks. During its Tuesday, May 28 meeting, the council engaged in its second lengthy discussion about the...
Medicaid unwinding: 360,000 in Wisconsin lose coverage as eligibility checks resume
Teresa was used to paying just $6 for medication to treat a chronic condition that puts her at high risk for a stroke and heart attack. So the Dane County resident was shocked this spring when the pharmacy cashier asked for more than $1,000 — more than some of her paychecks.
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball commit an on-court leader for Middleton
The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team received a commitment from Middleton center Will Garlock for its 2025 recruiting class Saturday. Here's a look at his time with the Cardinals.
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