Category Archives: Local News

Fire chief, treasurer in Grant County accused of stealing funds from volunteer fire department
BAGLEY, Wis. — Two members of a volunteer fire department in Grant County have been charged after being accused of embezzling funds. According to Grant County Sheriff Nate Dreckman, a local bank...
Brandon Arbuckle May 17, 2021

Businesses could keep mask requirements in place, even without county mandate
MADISON, Wis. — As we wait to hear if or when Dane County’s mask mandate will be lifted, many business owners are trying to decide whether they will follow the CDC guidance or continue to ...
Amanda Quintana May 17, 2021

‘It’s an inflection point for the Asian American community’: Activists make a push to end anti-Asian hate crimes
MADISON, Wis. — Our country is, or used to be viewed as, the greatest country in the world. It’s where immigrants from all over the world saw a beacon of light shining on the hill giving t...
Charlotte Deleste May 17, 2021

City of Beloit lifts mask, social distancing requirements
BELOIT, Wis. — The City of Beloit has removed its social distancing and mask requirements, effective immediately. The Beloit City Council made the decision Monday night in light of new recommend...
Brandon Arbuckle May 17, 2021

Four separate events means ‘Ride the Drive’ needs four times as many volunteers
MADISON, Wis. — The annual “Ride the Drive” tradition will look different this year. Normally, roads get shut down to traffic to allow thousands of people to enjoy healthy activities...
Site staff May 17, 2021

UW-Madison helping vaccinate entire families at ‘The Nick’
MADISON, Wis. — UW-Madison Health Services is helping vaccinate children by giving vaccines to those 12 years old and up. They’re administering the Pfizer, Modern and Johnson & Johnson...
Site staff May 17, 2021

Transition from languishing to flourishing
Here to talk about how to go from languishing to flourishing, we have our happiness expert, Dr. Christine Whelan. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHE...
Site staff May 17, 2021

Medical examiner releases name of motorcyclist in fatal I-39/90 crash
BLOOMING GROVE, Wis. — The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash Friday. A news release said the single-vehicle crash happened on Inte...
Brandon Arbuckle May 17, 2021

These neighborhoods will see reduced speed limits of 20 mph on residential roads next month
MADISON, Wis. — In a unanimous vote, Madison’s Transportation Commission selected the Tenney-Lapham and Hammersley-Theresa neighborhoods to test out a pilot program that will reduce reside...
Jamie Perez May 17, 2021

Doctors: COVID-19 testing is just as important now as it was last year
MADISON, Wis.– The constant reminder to get tested for COVID-19 faded into a reminder to get vaccinated to protect you from the virus. Doctors said testing is just as important now as it was las...
Gabriella Bachara May 17, 2021