Category Archives: Local News

Out celebrating the Bucks’ win? Doctors say you should watch for these COVID symptoms, even if you are fully vaccinated
MADISON, Wis. — The Deer District is the center of the sports world, but could it soon make Wisconsin the next COVID epicenter? Public health officials warn a surge in cases isn’t a matter...
Christina Lorey Jul 21, 2021

‘Kayleigh’s Law’ proposed in Wisconsin, aiming to protect sexual assault survivors
MADISON, Wis. — A new proposal at the Wisconsin State Capitol is aiming to protect survivors of sexual assault. Republicans introduced “Kayleigh’s Law” Wednesday. The proposed ...
Site staff Jul 21, 2021

Man sentenced to life without parole in Oshkosh shootings
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — A Monticello man convicted in shootings that wounded his ex-girlfriend and killed his girlfriend’s father was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibi...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2021

Best of Madison 2021 results to be announced Thursday, Channel3000 wins for Local News Website
Every year, Madison Magazine puts together its Best of Madison edition, a physical embodiment of some of the things that makes Madison so great. Madison Magazine Editor Andie Behling joined News 3 Now...
Site staff Jul 21, 2021

Opioid settlement expected to net $400M for Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is set to receive about $400 million as part of a proposed $26 billion national legal settlement over the opioid crisis, Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Wedne...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2021

Wisconsin bureau warns shoppers to be careful buying Bucks gear online
MILWAUKEE (WKBT) — With the Milwaukee Bucks snagging the NBA championship, shoppers are on the hunt for Bucks merchandise and scammers are poised to take advantage of them. The Wisconsin Better ...
Rayos Syndication User Jul 21, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks will hold championship parade Thursday
MILWAUKEE — For the first time in 50 years, the Milwaukee Bucks will bring a championship parade to downtown Milwaukee. Bucks players, coaches, owners and executive will be in attendance to chee...
Logan Rude Jul 21, 2021

Milwaukee alderwoman joins Democratic race for US Senate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee City Councilwoman Chantia Lewis has announced that she’s running for the U.S. Senate, becoming the ninth Democrat to enter the race for the seat currently he...
Associated Press Jul 21, 2021

‘Free Chick-fil-A for life?’ Giannis celebrates NBA title with fans on Instagram Live
MILWAUKEE — While many Milwaukee Bucks fans are likely waking up groggy on Wednesday morning, Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t stopped celebrating. Fresh off a historic performance in Game 6 o...
Jaymes Langrehr Jul 21, 2021

UW-Madison Chancellor issues apology for scheduling start of fall semester during Rosh Hashanah
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued an apology after UW-Madison and five other UW System schools announced plans to start the 2021 school year on a ho...
Logan Rude Jul 21, 2021