Category Archives: Local News

Man attempts to breach elephant exhibit at Milwaukee zoo
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A man accused of climbing over a fence at the Milwaukee County Zoo’s elephant enclosure is facing a trespassing charge. Sheriff’s officials detained the man after zo...
Associated Press Apr 08, 2021

MPD investigating abduction, sexual assault of 13-year-old
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police are investigating after a 13-year-old said they were taken from a local park and sexually assaulted Wednesday afternoon. According to an incident report, officers ...
Logan Rude Apr 08, 2021

Thursday Morning Sprint
Thursday’s news headlines from News 3 Now. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Site staff Apr 08, 2021

In the 608: Celebrate National Pet Day this weekend with Dane County Humane Society
MADISON, Wis. – National Pet Day is coming up this weekend, so be sure to celebrate at the Dane County Humane Society. For nearly 100 years, DCHS has provided services for our community, helping...
Josh Spreiter Apr 08, 2021

Report of child abduction turns into sexual assault investigation, police say
MADISON, Wis. A report of a child abduction turned into a sexual assault investigation. According to a Madison Police Department report, they responded to a report Wednesday afternoon of a 13-year-old...
Matthew Clark Apr 07, 2021

City of Beloit holds virtual meet-and-greet with police chief finalists
People in Beloit could take part in a virtual meet-and-greet tonight getting to know the two finalists for the city’s police chief position. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ...
Site staff Apr 07, 2021

Police investigate shots fired report on Madison’s east side
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police have responded to a shots fired report on the city’s east side Wednesday night. Dane County dispatch said it received a call at 9:13 p.m. regarding a shots f...
Brandon Arbuckle Apr 07, 2021

Health officials recommend preparing for side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, ‘small price to pay’ for immunity
MADISON, Wis. – Side effects mean the COVID-19 vaccines are working, but some will experience a level of symptoms they haven’t with vaccines in the past. “There really is no secret r...
Madalyn O'Neill Apr 07, 2021

MPD: Man arrested for stealing victim’s Xbox, car following online deal
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a man accused of stealing a 19-year-old’s Xbox and car during a deal gone wrong in February. Officials said the victim and his friend sold the Xbox ...
Site staff Apr 07, 2021

River Valley School District cancels classes Thursday due to student transport issue
SPRING GREEN, Wis. — The River Valley School District has canceled classes for all students Thursday due to Lamers Bus Lines being unable to transport students. The district shared the update wi...
Site staff Apr 07, 2021