Category Archives: Local News

Vehicle hit by gunfire Tuesday night in Fitchburg, police say
FITCHBURG, Wisc. The Fitchburg Police Department is investigating after a vehicle was hit by gunfire Tuesday night. According to Sergeant Michael Buri, officers responded to a report of shots fired ar...
Matthew Clark May 12, 2021

Beloit Snappers home opener
Baseball is back in Beloit. Tonight, the Snappers played their first home game at Pohlman Field in 20 months. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, B...
Site staff May 11, 2021

Poynette High School teacher put on administrative leave after incident with student
POYNETTE, Wis. — A teacher with the School District of Poynette has been placed on administrative leave Tuesday following an incident with a student. The district made the announcement on its Fa...
Site staff May 11, 2021

‘Glad I’m able to help’: UW Health vaccine educators connect with underserved communities
MADISON, Wis. – COVID-19 has hit close to home for the Hernandez family at the same time it’s kept loved ones far away. “We have some family members, they passed because of COVID,&rd...
Madalyn O'Neill May 11, 2021

Former DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to serve as Deputy Secretary to HHS
MADISON, Wis. — The woman who led Wisconsin’s health department through the bulk of the COVID-19 pandemic has been confirmed for the number two position in the US Department of Health and ...
Site staff May 11, 2021

Construction begins on Milwaukee skyscraper
MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A new skyscraper and transit plaza will soon be near Milwaukee’s lakefront. After nine years, construction began on “The Couture” Tuesday, May 11, right acro...
CNN May 11, 2021

Recognizing home care nurses for National Nurses Week
As part of National Nurses Week, Brightstar Care of Madison is recognizing a woman who has gone above and beyond for clients amid the pandemic. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THI...
Site staff May 11, 2021

Here’s how you can sign your 12 to 15-year-old up for a Covid-19 vaccination
MADISON, Wis. — Even though on Monday the FDA gave its approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be used for kids 12-15-years-old, we’re still waiting for the green light from the Advisory Commit...
Amanda Quintana May 11, 2021

State Republicans pass resolution calling for a Constitutional convention
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday calling for a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution, an effort backed by Republican...
Associated Press May 11, 2021

Wisconsin Assembly calls on Evers to send help to Mexico border
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly passed a Republican-sponsored resolution Tuesday calling on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to send aid and support to help secure the Mexico border and en...
Associated Press May 11, 2021