Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin Singers ‘come alive’
The Wisconsin Singers couldn’t do their popular concerts at the Overture this year, so they produced a music video instead. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY...
May 19, 2021
‘At some point you have to confront it:’ The state of hate in Wisconsin’s workplaces, homes and public places
The State of Hate is a five-part series based on a review of hundreds of pages of hate investigation police reports as well as five years’ of criminal charges in Wisconsin. A warning: some of th...
May 19, 2021
Mobile career lab sets up at vaccination sites, helping people find work opportunities
MADISON, Wis. — The Department of Workforce Development is connecting people getting their COVID-19 vaccine with job opportunities. The DWD’s Mobile Career Lab is setting up shop at vaccin...
May 19, 2021
Dropping pandemic protections might make you feel uneasy. Psychologist says that’s normal
MADISON, Wis.– If you feel a little uneasy about ditching your mask, hugging someone, or shaking hands again, you’re not alone. A year of pandemic protections could take much longer to sha...
May 19, 2021
Reindahl Park houseless campers can stay for now while City weighs legal options
MADISON, Wis. — After close to a 10-hour City Council meeting, council members voted unanimously to delay a decision on a proposed resolution that would prevent people living at Reindahl Park fr...
May 19, 2021
Portage police officer back at work after being bit by person who resisted arrest
PORTAGE, Wis. — A Portage police officer who received an infection after being bit by someone while on the job has been cleared for full duty. Portage police said the incident happened in March....
May 19, 2021
Republicans reinstate work-search requirement for unemployment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators reinstated a requirement Wednesday that unemployed people look for work in order to qualify for benefits, advancing part of a broader GOP effort to al...
May 19, 2021
2 charged in November death of 15-month-old Wisconsin boy
MERRILL, Wis. (AP) — Two people are facing charges in the death of a 15-month-old Wisconsin boy, six months after an autopsy showed he had pneumonia, multiple injuries and methamphetamine in his...
May 19, 2021
Wisconsin remains a priority state for redistricting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin remains a priority state for a Democratic group focused on redistricting that is backed by former President Barack Obama, even though Republicans can’t draw ...
May 19, 2021
Dane Co. plans to invest $2M in Badger Prairie Needs Network expansion, job training initiatives
VERONA, Wis. — Dane County is investing $2 million in the Badger Prairie Needs Network to bolster the organization’s job training efforts and fund a new multi-use gathering space. Dane Cou...
May 19, 2021
