Category Archives: Local News

Accidental bathroom fire put out by water from toilet water supply line
MADISON, Wis. — Firefighters responded Thursday to a westside residence after a candle started a small fire in a bathroom. Crews were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to the 1100 block of Morraine Vi...
Logan Rude Jun 25, 2021

‘Were seeing more accidents and incidents than we probably should’: Boating fatalities in Wisconsin increase
MADISON, Wis. — The popularity of boating activities and spending time on Wisconsin’s lakes has increased since the start of the pandemic, but more congested waters means more chance of in...
Grace Houdek Jun 25, 2021

MPD: Burglar smashed in glass door to gain entrance to westside home
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating after a westside resident found someone smashed in a door and rifled through their home early this week. Police said their investigation revealed...
Logan Rude Jun 25, 2021

Man given 8 years in prison for fatal drunken driving crash
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Madison man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a high-speed drunken driving crash that killed his passenger. Fifty-year-old David King told a judge in Dane Co...
Associated Press Jun 25, 2021

Friday Morning Sprint
Friday’s news headlines from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Jun 25, 2021

In the 608: Get moving with MovNat Madison
MADISON, Wis. – Brian “Rock” Hancock believes that exercise and physical activity should celebrate the body’s capabilities. With more than 12 years of experience, you&rsq...
Josh Spreiter Jun 25, 2021

1 injured, 1 arrested in Janesville shooting
JANESVILLE, Wis. — An argument between family members in Janesville “quickly escalated” into a shooting Thursday, according to an incident report. Janesville police responded to a re...
Brandon Arbuckle Jun 24, 2021

Baraboo PD searches for missing child
BARABOO, Wis. — Baraboo police have asked for the public’s help with finding a child who went missing Thursday afternoon. Brayden Peterson was last seen at around 1:30 p.m. at the playgrou...
Brandon Arbuckle Jun 24, 2021

Rain is on its way – but is it coming fast enough to help Wisconsin’s farmers?
JANESVILLE, Wis. – After dealing with an incredibly dry month, the first real help could be on the way for farmers in Southern Wisconsin. Doug Rebout, of Roger Rebout and Sons Farms in Rock Coun...
Adam Duxter Jun 24, 2021

Pollinator protection package
Protecting pollinators is the main focus of a Democratic package of bills. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTE...
Site staff Jun 24, 2021