Category Archives: Local News
The State Fair is back! Here’s what you need to know
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — People can attend the Wisconsin State Fair in-person starting today. It runs from August 5-15 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., except for the final Sunday. The event will take place i...
Aug 05, 2021
Verona school district adjusts start time due to lack of school bus drivers
VERONA, Wis. The Verona Area School District is adjusting its start and end times because of a lack of bus drivers. In a letter to parents, the district said drivers will be running three loops now in...
Aug 05, 2021
Dane County Miracle League ends inaugural season
After years of hard work, the first season of Miracle League Baseball in Dane County is now complete. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST...
Aug 04, 2021
Father who left children alone charged in shooting death
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man whose two young children were left unsupervised near a gun is facing a felony count in the inadvertent shooting death of his son. Giovanni R. Smith is charged wi...
Aug 04, 2021
Sun Prairie Area School District to require masks for all students, adults while indoors
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The Sun Prairie Area School District is requiring masks inside school facilities for all students and adults starting Monday. The district made the announcement in a letter s...
Aug 04, 2021
MPD: Man arrested after stealing shoes from State Street business
MADISON, Wis. — Police arrested an “incredibly violent” robbery suspect in downtown Madison on Wednesday morning, according to an incident report. Police were sent to a store on the ...
Aug 04, 2021
‘Better safe than sorry’: When to get a COVID test, even if vaccinated
MADISON, Wis. – As the Delta variant spreads, health officials say whether you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or not, you may end up needing a test. According to Public Health Madison...
Aug 04, 2021
Kids compete at pitch, hit and run event
Ninety-five local kids caught a chance to show off their baseball skills today. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTR...
Aug 04, 2021
Silver Alert issued for missing Ramsey County man
NORTH ST. PAUL, Wis. — A Silver Alert was issued Wednesday night for a missing 88-year-old man from central Wisconsin. According to the Department of Justice, Patrick McNeely was last seen early...
Aug 04, 2021
Henry Vilas Zoo announces building closures, new mask requirement due to resurgence of COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — The Henry Vilas Zoo has announced building closures in response to the surge in new COVID-19 cases. A Facebook post Wednesday evening said the zoo has closed the indoor public sp...
Aug 04, 2021
