Category Archives: Local News
Update: State lawmaker calling for DWD transparency, ‘culture change’ as reports rise of unemployment debt
MADISON, Wis. — A Republican state lawmaker is calling for more transparency and a ‘change of culture’ from Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development as reports rise of p...
Aug 13, 2021
Five injured in Dodge Co. crash; 2 airlifted to UW Hospital
ELBA, Wis. — Two people were airlifted to a Madison hospital on Friday following a two-vehicle crash in Dodge County that left five people injured. Lt. Jerrod Fox with the Columbus Fire Departme...
Aug 13, 2021
BBB: Working with insurance companies after a disaster
MADISON, Wis. — Many communities in southern Wisconsin saw damage from storms this past week. As homeowners are preparing to repair their homes, the Better Business Bureau wants to make sure the...
Aug 13, 2021
Back-to-school supplies drive comes to a close
MADISON, Wis. — Here at News 3 Now we’ve been taking action to help counteract the rising cost of school supplies with a back-to-school supply drive in partnership with the Boys & Girl...
Aug 13, 2021
Newshounds Now Update: A rare brother-and-sister and some elephants too close for comfort
Lui and Oliver share some of the best animal stories of the week, featuring some rare zoo critters. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, ...
Aug 13, 2021
Backstage with Bruno: ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’
MADISON, Wis. — “The Yellow Wallpaper” is a classic short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and published in 1892. It’s been adapted for stage and audio plays, and even...
Aug 13, 2021
Black Restaurant Week to end with tasting event featuring food carts, caterers, & vendors
MADISON, Wis. — There’s still time to support Black-owned food businesses during the city’s 6th annual Black Restaurant Week. The 8-day event ends Sunday, Aug. 15 with the ‘BRW...
Aug 13, 2021
Masks to be required in all Rock County operated buildings
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Masks will soon be required inside of all Rock County county-operated buildings due to rising COVID-19 cases. The Rock County Board of Supervisors on Thursday voted to reinsta...
Aug 13, 2021
City leaders pursuing pair of sites to replace Reindahl Park encampment
MADISON, Wis. — City leaders are pursuing a new pair of sites as potential alternatives to the Reindahl Park encampment. In an email to News 3 Now, community development director Jim O’Kee...
Aug 13, 2021
Details Sought After Motorcycle Crash
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public about a motorcycle crash that happened sometime between late Wednesday evening and early Thursday. According to a sheriff...
Aug 13, 2021
