Category Archives: Local News
Holmen marine survives Afghanistan attack, mother shares his message
HOLMEN, Wis. (WKBT) — Holmen graduate and U.S. Marine Mason Heisler survived the Kabul Airport attack on Friday and later served as a pallbearer for a friend who did not. The attack killed over ...
Aug 31, 2021
UW Health to launch clinic to fight sickle cell disease
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health is launching a new clinic to fight sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to develop abnormally, impacting blood flow and causing pain and issu...
Aug 31, 2021
African-American-Jewish Friendship Group to survey local businesses on diversity
MADISON, Wis. — The African-American-Jewish Friendship Group is sending out a county-wide survey on diversity to Dane County businesses starting in September. The surveys are part of an effort b...
Aug 31, 2021
Two Wisconsin paramedics help with Hurricane Ida recovery
MENASHA, Wis. — Two Menasha paramedics will be lending a helping hand, as they travel south to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. The paramedics, who work with Gold Cross Ambula...
Aug 31, 2021
Federal funds, bus rapid transit project help fuel Madison’s largest capital improvement budget in 2022
MADISON, Wis. — In the city’s largest capital improvement budget*, Madison mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced a $355 million plan for 2022 that highlighted affordable housing, small busin...
Aug 31, 2021
UW police say Badgers player kicked off team was cited for fight
MADISON, Wis. — The UW-Madison police department says freshman Loyal Crawford, who was dismissed from the Badgers football team on Tuesday, was involved in a fight and cited for disorderly condu...
Aug 31, 2021
UW Health’s Dr. Jeff Pothof gives a COVID-19 update
MADISON, Wis. – As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, and concerns around the Delta variant remain, UW Health’s Chief Quality Officer Dr. Jeff Pothof joins News 3 Now to give an update on h...
Aug 31, 2021
Madison Symphony Orchestra makes changes as new season begins
MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Symphony Orchestra is preparing to kick off the fall season, with some changes to the program. The orchestra has already postponed its “Joyful Reunion: Beethove...
Aug 31, 2021
UW nursing, pharmacy students eligible for tuition credit for providing COVID-19 vaccinations
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System students will once again have the opportunity to receive a tuition credit for providing COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots. The credit is prov...
Aug 31, 2021
GOP’s Kleefisch takes steps to run for Wisconsin governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, who served as lieutenant governor for eight years under former Gov. Scott Walker, took another step toward a run for governor Tuesday, releasin...
Aug 31, 2021
