Category Archives: Local News

Madison felon sentenced to prison for possessing firearm
MADISON, Wis. — A 24-year-old Madison man was sentenced to prison Wednesday for possessing a firearm as a felon. Xavier Arthur, 24, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, according to Acting US A...
Brandon Arbuckle Jul 14, 2021

1 taken into custody following road rage incident on east side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a man Wednesday evening in connection with a road rage incident on the city’s east side. Dane County dispatch said officials were sent to North 6th ...
Site staff Jul 14, 2021

A visitor’s guide to the 2021 Dane County Fair
MADISON, Wis.– “The Future is Bright” for the 2021 Dane County Fair! That’s the tagline for this year’s fair, and the sentiment of many families, food-lovers, and farmers...
Christina Lorey Jul 14, 2021

TORNADO WATCH issued for parts of southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — A tornado watch is being issued for parts of southern Wisconsin, including Dane County. The watch is in effect until midnight as the severe weather threat for the night continues...
Site staff Jul 14, 2021

WATCH: Strong storms roll through Sauk County Fair
BARABOO, Wis. — People at the Sauk County Fair had to quickly find shelter Wednesday afternoon as strong to severe storms rolled through the area. A viewer sent us this video as the winds and he...
Jaymes Langrehr Jul 14, 2021

‘We’re very excited about it’: Adam Toledo’s family, attorney to build boy’s home in southwestern Wisconsin
Plans are moving forward to found Adam’s Place in rural southwestern Wisconsin, a youth home for teen boys named in honor of the 13-year-old who was shot and killed by police in Chicago. Officer...
Naomi Kowles Jul 14, 2021

NBA Finals: Bucks delay opening of Deer District for Game 4
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have evacuated everyone out of the Deer District ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals due to severe weather. The team said they would evacuate fans from the area if ...
Jaymes Langrehr Jul 14, 2021

Milwaukee man sentenced for COVID-19 relief funds scheme
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to three years in prison for fraudulently seeking more than $600,000 in federal coronavirus relief funding. Authorities say 42-year-old Stephe...
Associated Press Jul 14, 2021

Extension cord causes brief electrical fire in Madison home
MADISON, Wis. — An extension cord sparked a brief electrical fire inside a Madison residence Tuesday afternoon. Officials were sent to a home on the 1800 block of South Thompson Drive at around ...
Brandon Arbuckle Jul 14, 2021

PHOTOS: Storms roll in to southern Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Some pretty astonishing views of storm clouds are popping up all across southern Wisconsin as severe weather rolls into the area. News 3 Now has declared an Alert Day due to the ...
Site staff Jul 14, 2021