Category Archives: Local News
Madison Common Council backs UW Health nurses in unionization efforts
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health nurses looking to unionize received the backing of the Madison Common Council on Thursday, as they push for a union voice. Alders and nurses are asking UW Health for a ...
Sep 02, 2021
‘Burnout’: As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Dane County, concerns of staff being able to handle another surge mount
(Note: This story is part one of a two-part series comprised of interviews completed during a tour of UW-Health’s COVID-19 ward.) MADISON, Wis. – As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues...
Sep 02, 2021
Multiple Black Lives Matter yard signs vandalized in Monona
MONONA, Wis. — Monona Police are investigating after several Black Lives Matter yard signs were vandalized along S. Winnequah Rd. MPD says the signs were covered with black spray paint to cover ...
Sep 02, 2021
Going green: Madison’s Green Power trainees help Madison shift to solar
MADISON, Wis. — Madison is slowly working toward an ambitious goal – make all city buildings 100% solar by 2030. At 35% currently, they have a ways to go. But the people who are helping in...
Sep 02, 2021
Madison Police search for gas station robbery suspect
MADISON, Wis. — Madison Police are searching for a suspect following a robbery at a west side gas station Thursday afternoon. Police say the robbery happened at the Stop N Go station at 6202 Sch...
Sep 02, 2021
Donate gently used winter coats, accessories to families in need during Koats for Kids 2021
MADISON, Wis. — News 3 Now, Klinke Cleaners, the Community Action Coalition and Magic 98 (98.1 FM) are proud to team up for the 36th annual KOATS FOR KIDS winter coat collection. For ...
Sep 02, 2021
Everything you need to know before you go to the Badgers game this weekend
The Wisconsin Badgers are preparing to host fans at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time in 651 days on Saturday, when they face Penn State. A lot has changed since the last time fans have been all...
Sep 02, 2021
Another Republican says don’t sue UW over COVID policies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A second Republican legislator says he doesn’t support suing the University of Wisconsin System over its COVID-19 protocols. Sen. Steve Nass, co-chair of the Legislatu...
Sep 02, 2021
Panel ruling on tobacco settlement nets $14m for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state is in line to receive about $14 million thanks to an arbitration panel’s ruling in a multistate tobacco settlement dating back to 1998. Wisconsin and 45 othe...
Sep 02, 2021
Milwaukee County prepared to reject election subpoena
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee County’s chief elections clerk has indicated that he isn’t going to comply with a subpoena issued by a Republican lawmaker requiring him to turn over b...
Sep 02, 2021
