Category Archives: Local News

20-year-old Waunakee man sentenced to federal prison for illegal gun possession
MADISON, Wis. — A Waunakee man was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison Thursday for illegal gun possession. Samuel Schiltz, 20, was sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm, acc...
Brandon Arbuckle Apr 08, 2021

Concerts on the Square returning this summer at Breese Stevens Field
MADISON, Wis. — Concerts on the Square is officially returning to Madison in the summer, but the event will see a change of scenery. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra will perform and broadcast th...
Brandon Arbuckle Apr 08, 2021

City of Madison to convert streetlights to LED
Today City of Madison officials announced a 3-year plan to convert all streetlights to LED. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTE...
Site staff Apr 08, 2021

Local food pantries ask for more donations after Wisconsin health order is struck down
Wisconsin’s statewide health order being struck down means the state will lose millions in federal Food Share funding, meaning local pantries will need more resources COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3...
Site staff Apr 08, 2021

Scoring the Shot: How to lose the frustration and find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
MADISON, Wis. – Many are breathing a sigh of relief that they’re now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, but it can quickly lead way to frustration when trying to book an appointment. Vacci...
Madalyn O'Neill Apr 08, 2021

Dane Co. sees increase in COVID-19 cases, officials urge testing for those feeling symptoms
MADISON, Wis. — After a large COVID outbreak from a coronavirus variant at a Dane County childcare center earlier this week, local health officials are stressing the importance of monitoring chi...
Site staff Apr 08, 2021

Despite no limits on outdoor crowds in Dane Co, venue size could put sports, concerts at less than 20 percent capacity
MADISON, Wis. – While Public Health Madison Dane County’s newest health and safety guidelines linked to the pandemic removed capacities for outdoor crowds, event planners are running into ...
Adam Duxter Apr 08, 2021

J&J vaccine shipments to Wisconsin will plunge next week. Here’s who could feel the impact.
After a manufacturing error leading to 15 million spoiled Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates allocations to states across the count...
Naomi Kowles Apr 08, 2021

Dr. Zorba answers your coronavirus questions
Dr. Zorba Paster joins Live at Four to answer your coronavirus and medical questions. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR R...
Site staff Apr 08, 2021

COVID-19 update with Dr. Zorba Paster
The highest number of new COVID cases in Wisconsin this week are in young people under the age of 18. At the same time, millions of vaccinations have gone into arms in the state. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHA...
Site staff Apr 08, 2021