Category Archives: Local News
‘Needlessly exposed’: Few inspections, hundreds of complaints about unsafe workplaces in Wisconsin as COVID cases spiked
“Employees are made to work around other sick employees,” a complaint to the U.S. Department of Labor about a Madison laundry service read in December. “Employees are allowed to come...
Jun 21, 2021
Malfunction causes tornado siren to sound on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — A tornado siren malfunctioned on Madison’s east side Monday night and caused the siren to sound despite a lack of severe weather. Dispatchers told News 3 Now it received a ...
Jun 21, 2021
‘Certainly a step in the right direction’: Transgender veteran applauds VA’s plan to offer gender reassignment surgery
MADISON, Wis. — The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to offer gender confirmation surgery to transgender veterans. The announcement was made at a Pride event this weekend. “The VA has ...
Jun 21, 2021
Rockton residents file class-action lawsuit in response to chemical plant fire
ROCKTON, Wis. — More than 100 Rockton residents who were forced from their homes after a massive fire at the Chemtool factory last week are now taking legal action. The Chicago Tribune reports t...
Jun 21, 2021
Local coffee shop makes ends meet with art
MADISON, Wis. — The pandemic claimed many small businesses, but one local coffee shop owner was able to emerge victorious. Patrick Downey has owned The Victory coffee shop on Madison’s Eas...
Jun 21, 2021
Officials find body of missing boater in Lake Petenwell
TOWN OF ROME, Wis. — The body of a 70-year-old man who went missing Friday night was found in Lake Petenwell, according to Adams County officials. The Town of Rome Fire Department found the body...
Jun 21, 2021
As vaccine demand dwindles, Wisconsin pharmacies scramble to schedule appointments before doses expire
MADISON, Wis.– As Wisconsin inches closer to the 50% fully-vaccinated mark, many vaccinators face a new problem: keeping enough, but not too much, vaccine on hand. Early in the vaccine rollout, ...
Jun 21, 2021
Dodge County officials investigate fatal crash involving pickup truck, semi
ASHIPPUN, Wis. — A Dodge County woman is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and semi Monday. A news release said officials received 911 calls at about 12:40 p.m. regarding a crash on th...
Jun 21, 2021
Local doctor receives ‘Superhero of Medicine’ award
DODGEVILLE, Wis. — A physician from southwest Wisconsin is being recognized for going above and beyond in her profession. Dr. Emily Jewell is a physician with SSM Health in Dodgeville. She grew ...
Jun 21, 2021
School districts pleading Republican lawmakers for more state funding on education
MADISON, Wis. — A handful of school district officials in Dane County took to the steps of the Capitol Monday morning demanding that lawmakers allocate more money towards education in the propos...
Jun 21, 2021
