Category Archives: Local News

Madison beaches closed due to blue green algae
If you’re looking to go to a Madison beach to stay cool, you’ll need to choose carefully. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST...
Site staff Jun 04, 2021

Ride the Drive to return Sunday
A great summertime tradition in Madison is returning this weekend with a few modifications. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTE...
Site staff Jun 04, 2021

Portion of US 12 closed in Sauk County due to pavement buckling
WEST BARABOO, Wis. — A pavement buckle along Highway 12 near West Baraboo has led to road closures Friday afternoon. The state Department of Transportation said the buckling happened shortly bef...
Brandon Arbuckle Jun 04, 2021

Health officials warn of dangers of leaving children in vehicles as temperatures heat up
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Health officials are reminding people about the dangers of keeping children in vehicles as the temperatures increase. They said the body temperatures of children heat up three ...
Site staff Jun 04, 2021

Argyle Man Hurt In Drunk Driving Crash
An Argyle man was injured early Thursday after a single-vehicle crash in Wayne Township. According to a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office report, 22-year-old Tyler Corning crashed around 2:30am ...
Daryl Fischer Jun 04, 2021

Wisconsin adds former Cincinnati post player Chris Vogt
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has added 7-foot-1 transfer Chris Vogt to its frontcourt. Vogt started 50 games at Cincinnati. He averaged 5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and 19.4 minutes l...
CNN Jun 04, 2021

More LGBTQ+ patients experiencing medical, mental health crises due to harassment and lack of acceptance
MADISON, Wis. — Pride Month is all about celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and acknowledging the strides we’ve made towards accepting people regardless of race, religion, creed, color or se...
Jamie Perez Jun 04, 2021

42.5% of Wisconsin fully vaccinated against COVID; 7-day positivity rate remains below 2%
MADISON, Wis. — The number of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19 approaches 2.5 million, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health Services. As of Frida...
Brandon Arbuckle Jun 04, 2021

Man sentenced to 27 months in prison for carrying loaded gun during civil unrest in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — An Edgerton man who came to Madison during last summer’s civil unrest while armed with a handgun was sentenced Friday to 27 months in prison for being a felon in possession...
Logan Rude Jun 04, 2021

Gigi’s Playhouse is trying to get 1 million people to do one simple thing this weekend: Will you join?
MONONA, Wis. — Families who have children living with special needs are especially relieved life is slowly returning to normal. This weekend, they’re asking you to help them celebrate. On ...
Christina Lorey Jun 04, 2021