Category Archives: Local News

In the 608: Pop-up art gallery now open in Madison
MADISON, Wis. – A local artist and business owner have teamed up to provide a space for local artists to show off their work Last month, a pop-up art gallery opened on Madison’s west side....
Josh Spreiter Aug 04, 2021

Jim Caldwell throws out first pitch in ABC Supply Stadium debut
BELOIT, Wis — Jim Caldwell was back in Beloit on Tuesday night for a special night at the ball park. In the words of Bob Uecker, “just a bit outside”… Former @Colts head...
Zach Hanley Aug 03, 2021

Final four candidates talk future of policing as Fitchburg PFC set to choose new chief
FITCHBURG, Wis. – Next month, the city of Fitchburg is planning to have a new police chief. The final four candidates spoke at a community panel at the IUPAT Training Center Tuesday night. That ...
Madalyn O'Neill Aug 03, 2021

Driver fires at other vehicle in Monona, police say
MONONA, Wis. — Monona police responded to a shots fired incident Tuesday involving two vehicles. Officials were sent to West Broadway near Monona Drive shortly after 4:30 p.m. An incident report...
Brandon Arbuckle Aug 03, 2021

Wisconsin Democrats reignite push to overhaul state campaign finance laws
MADISON, Wis. — Leading Wisconsin Democrats introduced a package of seven bills on Tuesday that would overhaul state campaign finance laws, a push that seeks to reverse some of the changes passe...
Naomi Kowles Aug 03, 2021

Health experts stress importance of keeping kids safe in schools
UW Health says it is possible for students to return to in-person learning this fall, even with COVID cases spiking. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLI...
Site staff Aug 03, 2021

US SBA administrator meets with small businesses
The head of the Small Business Administration was in Madison today to meet with business owners. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REW...
Site staff Aug 03, 2021

UW Health expert discusses COVID breakthrough infections, vaccine effectiveness
70% of American adults have at least one shot of the vaccine, but the number of COVID cases is now higher than last summer’s peak. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATER...
Site staff Aug 03, 2021

Isthmus returns to print edition Aug. 5
They are the words the staff at Isthmus have been waiting to write for 15 months: the print edition of the paper is coming back. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY ...
Site staff Aug 03, 2021

Rock County man accused of killing grandmother headed to trial
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Rock County man accused of killing his grandmother is headed for trial. Jamie Beggs waived his preliminary hearing Tuesday morning. He’s charged with first-degree in...
Site staff Aug 03, 2021