Category Archives: Local News
Goal is to reach herd immunity
A UW doctor says it should still be a goal to get enough people vaccinated to reach what they call herd immunity. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHE...
May 03, 2021
City of Middleton ends curbside recycling for plastic bags
MIDDLETON, Wis. — The City of Middleton’s curbside plastic bag recycling has come to an end. A news release said residents should no longer add plastic grocery bag bundles, or plastic bags...
May 03, 2021
UW-Madison gears up for in-person commencement with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
MADISON, Wis. — With two separate commencement ceremonies planned for Saturday, graduation festivities at UW-Madison are set to run a bit differently compared to the traditional ceremony at Camp...
May 03, 2021
Dane Co. judge denies injunction that would have thrown out local health orders
MADISON, Wis. — A Dane County judge is denying a temporary injunction that would have thrown out the local health department’s emergency orders. The request for an injunction, which was pa...
May 03, 2021
MFD: Dry, windy conditions led to multiple fires over weekend
MADISON, Wis. — Madison fire officials are asking the public to be cautious with flammable materials and be wary of dangerous weather conditions, citing a number of fire calls from over the week...
May 03, 2021
34.5% of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. — More than 4.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered throughout Wisconsin, according to the state Department of Health Services. Health officials said 2,5...
May 03, 2021
East Dubuque Police Department Would Like To Add K9 Unit
The East Dubuque Police Department is looking to create a K-9 unit, which will require $80,000 to $110,000 to purchase and train a dog and obtain necessary equipment such as a special squad car. Jake ...
May 03, 2021
Highway 81 Project To Begin Soon
Road work will begin soon on the main highway connecting Lancaster and Platteville. Wisconsin DOT officials are shutting down Highway 81 from Ridge Avenue in Platteville to Highway 61 south of Lancast...
May 03, 2021
Authorities identify victim of fatal Dodge County UTV crash
LEBANON, Wis. — Authorities have identified the Dodge County man killed over the weekend in a UTV crash. Officials said the man was found dead by police Saturday night after a passerby called to...
May 03, 2021
Trout In Lancaster Pond
More than a thousand Rainbow and Brown trout will be placed in Lancaster’s Memorial Park pond. According to an update from Lancaster City Manager David Carlson, city staff is coordinating with t...
May 03, 2021
