Category Archives: Local News
Crews removing sediment from Lake Waubesa, Lower Mud Lake
The second phase of an 11-mile sediment removal project in Dane County is set to begin between Lake Waubesa and Lower Mud Lake. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY N...
Jun 17, 2021
Lawmakers introduce plan to increase minimum wage to $15/hour
Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature are once again calling for a raise in the state’s minimum wage to $15/hour. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NO...
Jun 17, 2021
ALERT DAY: Gary Cannalte and Dana Fulton give an update on severe weather threat
Meteorologist Dana Fulton and Chief Meteorologist Gary Cannalte provide an update on the severe weather threat and answer your questions on Facebook Live. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL ...
Jun 17, 2021
WisDOT: Risky driving behaviors contribute to more severe crashes
MADISON, Wis. – There have been at least seven deadly crashes in Wisconsin in the past seven days. As of Thursday, data from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation shows the state hit more t...
Jun 17, 2021
Public health officials continue to monitor health risks of Rockton chemical plant fire
BELOIT, Wis. — People who have been out of their homes for three long nights will need to spend at least one more night elsewhere – that’s the message from the health department...
Jun 17, 2021
‘I’m very fortunate to be here today’: Burn victim shares his story about fire safety
MADISON, Wis. — A Platteville man is sharing his experiences with fire as a way of teaching fire safety during holiday weekends and summer months. Scott Travis was only 9-years-old when he had h...
Jun 17, 2021
Wisconsin Republicans propose $3.4 billion tax cut
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are preparing to insert a $3.4 billion tax cut in the state budget. The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee is poised to make its final revisions to...
Jun 17, 2021
Wisconsin Historical Society celebrates LGBTQ+ changemakers
This year, the Wisconsin Historical Society marks its 175th year of collecting, preserving and sharing history. They’re sharing stories of the changemakers and visionaries in our state that you ...
Jun 17, 2021
The untold story of Nirvana in Madison
The story of Nirvana’s time in Madison shortly before the band made it big has never been documented in full detail — until now. For Madison Magazine’s July issue, Freelance Writer K...
Jun 17, 2021
Farmers’ Market returns to Capitol Square Saturday
During the pandemic many people did not get their dose of spicy cheese bread, but the wait is almost over. The Dane County Farmers’ Market returns to the Capitol Square this Saturday for the fir...
Jun 17, 2021
