Category Archives: Local News
Geographical disparities in vaccination could lead to COVID ‘hotspots’ where outbreaks are more likely
MADISON, Wis. – While Dane County is among the best in the country when it comes to vaccination, it doesn’t look the same all over the state. That stands out to Ajay Sethi, associate profe...
May 26, 2021
‘Chicka Chicka Boom Boom’ illustrator Lois Ehlert dies at 86
MILWAUKEE — Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes and vibrant hues in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” put her among the most popular illustrators of books for preschooler...
May 26, 2021
‘It’s making the achievement gap worse’: Parents will need to work hard to get students caught up after virtual learning causes ‘COVID slide’
MADISON, Wis. — The pressure is on parents to find ways to get their kids back up to speed after more than a year of virtual learning. If they don’t find a way to get their kid caught up t...
May 26, 2021
Who should continue wearing masks?
One public health orders are lifted in Dane County, there are still groups of people who should continue to wear masks and social distance. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MA...
May 26, 2021
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos hires retired police to investigate election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One of Wisconsin’s top Republican lawmakers said Wednesday he is hiring retired police officers to investigate the presidential election won by President Joe Biden in ...
May 26, 2021
Dane County Humane Society celebrates 100 years
MADISON, Wis. — What’s a birthday party without cake? They certainly wanted one at the Dane County Humane Society on Wednesday. Staff celebrated its 100th anniversary with cake for so...
May 26, 2021
Here come the cicadas
Following a 17-year residency underground, billions — yes, billions — of cicadas will soon emerge. The last time they emerged, John Kerry was running for president. UW-Madison Professor Em...
May 26, 2021
Bills to ban transgender students from women’s sports go before assembly and senate committees
MADISON, Wis. – Bills to ban transgender students in Wisconsin from playing in women’s sports continued on the path through the state house Wednesday, going before committees in the assemb...
May 26, 2021
Fully vaccinated people can enjoy Memorial Day worry free, health experts say
MADISON, Wis.– The unofficial start to summer will double as the unofficial start of normalcy for more than half of the people who live in Dane County. The CDC said fully vaccinated people can e...
May 26, 2021
Milton man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child pornography
MILTON, Wis. — Milton police arrested a man Wednesday on multiple counts of possession of child pornography. Officers with the Milton Police Department with help from the Wisconsin Department of...
May 26, 2021
