Category Archives: Local News

Capital K-9s host Sunday Funday fundraiser
VERONA, Wis. — For the first time in more than a year, people are getting up close and personal with Madison police’s K-9 unit. Capital K-9s hosted its annual Sunday Funday event Sunday at...
Stephen Cohn Jul 18, 2021

Talented violinist plays in local parking lots for money
MONONA, Wis. — A very talented violinist is racking up some shares on social media after a video of him playing violin in a Madison-area parking lot was put online. The musician, Alessandro Tana...
Stephen Cohn Jul 18, 2021

Tickets for Game 6 are probably out of your price range
MADISON, Wis. — Supporting the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Form may not be in your price range, but all you really need is some good friends, snacks and a TV to get int...
Grace Houdek Jul 18, 2021

Mike Leckrone entertains, raises money at jazz show
MADISON, Wis. — Legendary University of Wisconsin band director Mike Leckrone helped entertain the Madison community this afternoon in an effort to raise money for the local arts. Leckrone was t...
Brad Hamilton Jul 18, 2021

Beaver Dam man accidentally shot in chest, sheriff’s office says
BEAVER DAM, Wis. — A Beaver Dam man was accidentally shot in the chest on Sunday morning. According to a news release, the 41-year-old man had a single gunshot wound to the upper chest and was c...
Stephen Cohn Jul 18, 2021

MPD: 1 person arrested in connection to crash that left child hurt
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police confirmed to News 3 Now on Sunday afternoon that one person has been arrested in connection to a crash that left a child hurt. According to MPD, the crash happened...
Stephen Cohn Jul 18, 2021

Hyvee stores using murals to spread awareness for food insecurity
Madison, WIS. — Food insecurity impacts an estimated 13 million kids in America, and grocery stores are coming up with different ideas on how to fight hunger. One local Hyvee branch has enlisted...
Anna Hansen Jul 18, 2021

Crews spend 7 hours putting out Wisconsin pole sheds fire
DURAND, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say multiple fire crews spent seven hours Saturday putting out a fire in the northwestern Wisconsin town of Durand. When firefighters arrived around 11 a.m....
Associated Press Jul 18, 2021

Dane County authorities looking for missing woman
VERONA, Wis. — Dane County authorities are looking for a missing Verona woman who left home early Sunday morning. Authorities say 81-year-old Nancy L. Wuthrich left home at around 7:30 a.m. Sund...
Grace Houdek Jul 18, 2021

Charges dismissed for man accused of trying to hang his girlfriend
RACINE COUNTY, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — Charges have been dismissed against a local man accused last month of attempted murder for allegedly trying to hang his girlfriend. Ryan Carter, 38...
CNN Jul 18, 2021