Category Archives: Learfield Staff Writer
Madison Man Arrested For Pointing Gun, Taking Shot At Cat
A 35-year-old Madison man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at another person and taking a shot at a cat. Christopher Perrote is also accused of pointing a gun at a responding police offi...
Oct 04, 2021
Federal Court Hearing On Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Set For October 29th
A federal court hearing on the Wisconsin wolf hunt has been scheduled for October 29th. Six Chippewa tribes filed suit last month arguing the hunt violates their treaty rights and endangers the wolf p...
Oct 04, 2021 Close up image of a gray wolf in winter
Wisconsin Women's Hockey Continues To Bludgeon Opponents
After four season-opening victories, the Wisconsin women's hockey team has outscored its opponents 27-1. The Badgers blanked Merrimack on the road Saturday afternoon 5-0 and didn't allow a score all w...
Oct 04, 2021 Ryan Dickey / CC
Milwaukee City Attorney Office Loses 13th Attorney
He had only been working in the Milwaukee City Attorney's Office for eight weeks when Christian Thomas turned in his resignation. Thomas is the 13th attorney to leave that office since last year. He s...
Oct 04, 2021 Allen Allen / CC
Badgers, Golden Eagles Claim Conference Volleyball Wins
The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles claimed conference volleyball wins Sunday afternoon. Wisconsin rallied after dropping the first set against Illinois and beat the Illini 3-1. The fift...
Oct 04, 2021
62-Year-Old Fitchburg Man Stabbed To Death
Fitchburg police say they believe the 62-year-old man stabbed to death Saturday morning knew his attacker. No names have been released and police have reported no arrests. The victim was found bleedin...
Oct 04, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Dodgers Complete Sweep Of Milwaukee, Still Finish Second With 106 Wins
Sunday's 10-3 win over the Brewers gave Los Angeles a chance to tie the Giants for first place in the National League West Division, but it didn't happen. Despite winning 106 games, the Dodgers have t...
Oct 04, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Middleton High School Students Among Three Fatality Victims In Car Accident
Officials with the Middleton School District say two high school students and a former student from the district were killed in a car accident Saturday night. No names have been released. The district...
Oct 04, 2021 Tony Webster / CC
Wolverines Own The Line Of Scrimmage In 38-17 Win Over Wisconsin
The Wisconsin football program is known for its offensive line play, but that wasn't the case Saturday. The visiting Michigan Wolverines held the Badgers to 43 rushing yards on 32 carries and sacked t...
Oct 04, 2021
Two Girls Wounded In Saturday Drive-By Shooting, One Dies
Milwaukee police say two girls were riding in a car with their mother Saturday night when people in a second vehicle opened fire. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reports 11-year-old Tan...
Oct 04, 2021
