Category Archives: Local News
Vehicle fire causes closures on I-39 in Columbia County
ARLINGTON, Wis. — A portion of Interstate-39/90/94 has been closed near Arlington due to a vehicle fire Thursday night. The state Department of Transportation said the incident happened shortly ...
Jul 22, 2021
World War II aircraft come to Janesville
You can get up close and personal with World War II relics in Janesville this weekend. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR ...
Jul 22, 2021
Olympic athletes testing positive for COVID-19
As more Olympic athletes test positive for COVID-19, what is the potential for an outbreak? COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTE...
Jul 22, 2021
DNR confirmation fight brewing after chair refuses to leave
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are demanding Republican lawmakers confirm Gov. Tony Evers’ choice to replace the GOP-appointed head of the Department of Natural Resources board i...
Jul 22, 2021
‘It means everything’: Approximately 500,000 fans show up and show out for Bucks parade
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Approximately 500,000 fans packed downtown Milwaukee during the Bucks’ parade and subsequent celebration Thursday afternoon. For many, the feeling of joy transcended what...
Jul 22, 2021
The celebration is on: Milwaukee wins first championship since 1971
The Bucks held their first championship parade in over 50 years down Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street this afternoon. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUB...
Jul 22, 2021
Extreme summer weather
One of the most visible consequences of a warming world is an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY ...
Jul 22, 2021
B.E.S.T. Plan unveiled by Democrats
Sen. Melissa Agard and her Democratic colleagues announced a new economic security package at the State Capitol today. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUB...
Jul 22, 2021
Fitchburg police arrest man in connection with hit-and-run involving 7-year-old girl
FITCHBURG, Wis. — Fitchburg police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run crash from Sunday. A news release said a detective with the police department found the suspe...
Jul 22, 2021
Rock Co. public health officials warn of blue-green algae blooms in Rock River, Lake Koshkonong
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Rock County public health officials are asking the public to avoid some local waterways due to the presence of blue-green algae. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae,...
Jul 22, 2021
