Category Archives: Local News
Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run crash on East Washington Avenue
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a man who was allegedly involved in Saturday’s fatal hit-and-run crash on the city’s near east side. Officials said Sean Crisco, 30, of Madiso...
Jun 29, 2021
‘It’s just overwhelming’: Family of 7-year-old drowning victim grateful for support, looks to improve safety
WOODFORD, Wis. – At the same time a family is mourning the loss of a 7-year-old girl who drowned over the weekend, they’re working to prevent something like that from happening again. Leah...
Jun 29, 2021
Evers kills GOP bill ending federal unemployment bonus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed a Republican bill that would eliminate a $300-a week federal bonus for unemployed people. The bonus was designed to help the unemployed...
Jun 29, 2021
Traffic gets messy on the Beltline as pandemic winds down and Flex Lane construction continues
MADISON, Wis. — If you’ve been on the Beltline lately, you’ve probably noticed the increase in traffic, and not just during rush hour. When the highway is cut down to just one lane o...
Jun 29, 2021
Education, tax cuts take center stage as Assembly GOP preps to approve state budget
A budget battle in the Wisconsin Assembly played out Tuesday, with Republicans touting $3.4 billion in income and property tax cuts while Democrats pushed for more education funding. It’s one of...
Jun 29, 2021
UScellular donates MiFi hotspots to Boys & Girls Club
A new donation from a national phone company will help kids in our communities get connected with the internet. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED,...
Jun 29, 2021
DNR officials telling people to wear life jackets
As we prepare for the holiday weekend, the DNR is reminding boaters that they should have the right life jackets for all people on board. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATE...
Jun 29, 2021
Delta variant threat: Study on vaccine efficacy
The Delta variant continues to pose a threat to people who are unvaccinated. A new study shows the MRNA COVID vaccines may produce longer immunity than expected. UW Health’s Chief Quality Office...
Jun 29, 2021
Beaver Dam man pleads no contest to causing fatal wrong-way crash
JUNEAU, Wis. — A Beaver Dam man has been convicted of homicide after driving into the wrong lane and causing a crash which affected seven other people. According to Dodge County District Attorne...
Jun 29, 2021
Monona’s first Black and openly gay police chief shares triumphs, challenges of his new role
MADISON, Wis. — Being sworn in on the first day of Pride month was a sign of progress for Monona’s new police chief Brian Chaney Austin. As the city’s first Black and openly gay poli...
Jun 29, 2021
