A man has been arrested following a confrontation with Dane County Sheriff’s deputies in which he attempted to take an officer’s firearm.

In an effort to protect first responders when providing care, Oregon Area Fire/EMS District staff started using ballistic vests and helmets on calls this month through a $32,000 grant.

Madison International Speedway hasn’t been able to host large enough crowds to have racing, but a “Salute to America” fireworks drive-in event brought in 2,000 people on Friday, June 26.

Seeking to help prevent evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dane County, in partnership with the Tenant Resource Center (TRC), has launched a more than $10 million emergency package, County Executive Joe Parisi announced last week.

The FBI is actively investigating a potential hate crime against an Oregon Area Fire/EMS District employee.

When Village of Oregon board president Jeanne Carpenter first dipped her feet into local government, trustee David Donovan was right there to show her the ropes.

The Oregon Village Board’s examination of driver and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Perry Parkway and Janesville Street will resume Monday, July 13, after a four-month interruption.

The village public works department closed North Burr Oak Avenue as a result of near hour-long high intensity rainfall Monday, June 29.

The Oregon Area Fire/EMS District would add three full-time positions if it is awarded a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant the first-responders unit is applying for soon.

The Neighborhood Free Health Clinic is now open for in-person visits, with additional mental health services.

David Donovan, Village of Oregon Board trustee, died June 19.

The Village of Oregon will upgrade its three-decade old Wastewater Treatment Plant later this year, resulting in likely user fee increases for residents.

A Democratic newcomer is challenging the Democratic incumbent for the 80th state assembly district.