Category Archives: Local News
Wisconsin racial justice task force issues recommendations
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly’s bipartisan racial disparities task force created in the wake of a white Kenosha police officer shooting a Black man is making 18 recommendatio...
Apr 21, 2021
Officials: Retired officer kills teenage son, takes own life
WATERTOWN, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a retired Watertown police officer killed his teenage son and then took his own life. Watertown police say they were called to check on the welfare of Doug...
Apr 21, 2021
Gov. Evers announces $50 million for kids’ learning opportunities, mental health
MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced $50 million to support kids’ learning opportunities and mental health on Tuesday. The ‘Beyond the Classroom’ grants will supper leanin...
Apr 21, 2021
You can schedule your vaccination appointment at the Alliant Energy Center
MADISON, Wis. — Public Health Madison and Dane County is now providing a directly link for people to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations at the Alliant Energy Center. In a tweet Wednesday morning, of...
Apr 21, 2021
Man arrested after 8-mile police chase in Green Lake County
VILLAGE OF KINGSTON, Wis. — A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly leading authorities on an 8-mile chase in Green Lake County. According to a news release, officials received a call co...
Apr 21, 2021
In the 608: How you can get behind the wheel of a school bus
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The nationwide bus driver shortage continues, and many local bus companies are dealing with the impacts of that shortage. Kobussen Buses in Sun Prairie is looking for ...
Apr 21, 2021
‘A moment of accountability in our justice system’: Gov. Evers, AG Kaul react to Chauvin verdict
MADISON, Wis. — State leaders have responded to Tuesday’s verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty on all counts in the murder of George F...
Apr 20, 2021
Madison community leaders react to Chauvin verdict
MADISON, Wis. — Applause briefly echoed in a room near the Capitol Square around 4 p.m. Tuesday. It came from a small group of Madison’s prominent community leaders, gathering to wat...
Apr 20, 2021
Democrats propose repeal of hybrid and electric vehicle fees
State Democrats are proposing legislation that would eliminate fees for people who own hybrid and electric vehicles in Wisconsin. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY...
Apr 20, 2021
Barrett: Restricting breathing is deadly force in Wisconsin
In response to the trial of Derek Chauvin and the murder of George Floyd, newly appointed Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett is explaining the county and state’s use of force policy. COPYRIGHT 2...
Apr 20, 2021
