Category Archives: Local News
Organizers host free bike safety event for Allied Drive neighborhood
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health, Madison Police and the City of Madison hosted a free bike safety event Saturday for the Allied Drive neighborhood. Experts demonstrated street safety, turn signals and...
May 15, 2021
Former Rock Haven employees fired for refusing vaccine move closer to possible lawsuit
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Four months after a number of Rock Haven nursing home employees were laid off for refusing to get a coronavirus vaccine, they and their attorney are continuing to fight back. ...
May 15, 2021
‘We’re back’: 1,500 fans fill Breese Stevens for Forward Madison FC opener
MADISON, Wis. – Nearly 1,500 filled Breese Stevens Stadium in Madison for Forward Madison’s home opener against North Carolina FC. For the fans in attendance, Saturday evening’s game...
May 15, 2021
State Street restaurant opens art gallery for local artists
MADISON, Wis. — A state street tavern is transforming the building next door into an art gallery for local, young artists. 107 State Street, an upscale pub in downtown Madison, is expanding thei...
May 15, 2021
Dispatch: Protest activity shuts down parts of John Nolen Drive
MADISON, Wis. — Inbound John Nolen Drive is shut down Saturday afternoon due to protest activity, according to Dane County Dispatch. A dispatcher told News 3 Now the closure effects inbound John...
May 15, 2021
More than 45% of Wisconsin’s population at least partially vaccinated
MADISON, Wis. — More than 45% of Wisconsin’s population has received a least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the state Department of Health Services. DHS officials said 4,8...
May 15, 2021
Nearly 800 residents plan to sue La Crosse regarding PFAS
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly 800 residents of French Island plan to sue the city of La Crosse stemming from contamination of private drinking water wells from chemicals known as PFAS, a move that...
May 15, 2021
Toddler critically hurt after finding gun, shooting himself
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy remains in critical condition at a Milwaukee hospital after he obtained a firearm and unintentionally shot himself. Police say the incident happ...
May 15, 2021
Girl Scouts of Badgerland Wisconsin introduces dairy patch
VILLAGE OF DANE, Wis.– The Badgerland Girl Scouts introduced Wisconsin’s first dairy patch on Saturday. The dairy patch is intended to grow dairy lovers and dairy workers. It’s earne...
May 15, 2021
MGE warns of scammers targeting customers
MADISON, Wis. — A number of Madison Gas and Electric customers have received scam calls Saturday. MGE said customers have reported getting automated phone calls from scammers claiming their serv...
May 15, 2021
