Category Archives: Local News
Lawmakers introduce plan to raise minimum wage to $15/hour in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature are once again calling for a raise in the state’s minimum wage. State Senator Melissa Agard and Representative Lisa Su...
Jun 17, 2021
Jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week
Claims for unemployment benefits rose unexpectedly last week, marking the first increase in initial claims since late April. Another 412,000 workers filed for first-time benefits in the week ended Jun...
Jun 17, 2021
Chemtool parent company claims ‘no health risk’ from burned materials
ROCKTON, Ill. — The parent company of the chemical plant near the Illinois-Wisconsin border that has been burning all week claims there is “no health risk” posed by the burning mater...
Jun 17, 2021
Janesville home damaged in fire Wednesday night
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Two people in Janesville had to find another place to stay Wednesday night after their home caught on fire. The Janesville Fire Department says it was called to the home on Wi...
Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Morning Sprint
Thursday morning’s news and weather headlines from News 3 Now This Morning. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDIS...
Jun 17, 2021
In the 608: Dane Co. Farmers’ Market returning to Capitol Square Saturday
MADISON, Wis. – The largest producer-only farmers market in the country will bring fresh produce back to downtown Madison on Saturday. The beloved market is returning to the Capitol Square more ...
Jun 17, 2021
Evers promises to sign police bills, calls for more
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign bills banning chokeholds and making other policing changes passed by the state Assembly, while also calling on lawmakers to go farther to ma...
Jun 16, 2021
Rutland house fire causes $50K in damages
RUTLAND, Wis. — A residential fire in Dane County caused an estimated $50,000 in damages Wednesday night. A news release from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said authorities were dispatc...
Jun 16, 2021
Surgeon General joins UW to discuss vaccine access
Conversations continue over how to get the vaccine to vulnerable communities. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIB...
Jun 16, 2021
New rain garden in Madison dedicated to local man
A new rain garden in Madison is being dedicated to a local man who made it his priority to educate those about the benefits of rain gardens. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS M...
Jun 16, 2021
